Showing different area units in a Zone Label

Description

You need to display Zone areas/volumes in different units, such as meters and feet, either for project needs or client preferences on the same plan View.

Solution

This is possible, but the method to achieve it will depend on whether you are using the integrated Zone Stamp or an Associative Zone Label. Both solutions are described below:

Method 1: Use 2 associative labels

1. Create an Associative Label with the content you want to display, including the Zone Area/Volume.
2. Open the Label Settings dialogue and go to by Project Preferences.
3. Create a second label for the same Zone.
4. Go to the Label Settings dialogue > Symbol Label Custom Settings > General Settings. 
5. Make sure that Area/Volume units  are set to by Project Preferences.
6. Create a second associative Label for the same zone.

7. Go to the Label Settings Dialogue > Symbol Label Custom Settings > Content  and untick every area except the desired measured Area/Volume.

   

8. Go to Symbol Label Custom Settings > General Settings > General Settings. 
9. Make sure that Area/Volume units are set to a specific unit; squared feet, for example.

TIP: Remember you can save Labels as a Favorite so you can go back to a certain format whenever you need it.

Method 2: Modify the integrated Zone stamp's settings.

If you are using the Zone Stamp to show the Area/Volume of your Zones in plans. You can edit the units in the Zone Settings dialogue.

1. Open the Zone Settings dialogue and go to Settings > Area, Volume...
2. Tick the Area/Volume option you need to show.
3. Next to Zone Areas unit change the option to in Area Dimensions Unit and Custom Unit.
4. Finally, set Custom unit to the unit and decimals you desire.
5. Click OK.

TIP: Remember to enable the Zone Stamps in the Model View Options dialogue.