MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

Mass Properties Window, Basic Properties

This part of the Mass Properties window is always displayed. The exact items displayed on the left side vary depending on the last element measured and the tool used to measure it.

SettingDescription
Length Length, in working units, of a linear element. For surfaces, the length of the wireframe geometry.
Perimeter Perimeter, in working units, of a closed planar element.
Surface Area Area of a closed planar element or the surface area of solids in square working units.
Volume Volume enclosed by a solid, in cubic working units.
Mass Mass, computed by multiplying the Length, Surface Area, or Volume by the Mass Per <Length/Area/Volume> setting.
Centroid Coordinates, in working units, of the center of mass. Indicated graphically with a highlighted cross hair if the Display Centroid tool setting is on.