Obtaining Volumetric Properties

The volumetric properties of a 3D object can be obtained with the Volumetric Properties command.

To obtain the volumetric properties of a 3D object:

1.	Select the 3D object.

2.	Select Model > Volumetric Properties.

The Volumetric Properties dialog box opens, displaying the surface area, volume, and center of mass of the object.

 

Parameter	Description
Place locus at center of mass	Places a 3D locus at the center of mass of the object
Place properties on drawing	Places the volumetric properties as text on the drawing at a specified location

3.	Click OK. If Place locus at center of mass was selected, the 3D locus is placed automatically on the object. If Place properties on drawing was selected, click in the drawing file to specify the location of the text.