Create Area Definition
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2025
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Creates an area definition database element.
An area definition element is a container element that can own primitives that define area volumes.
The Create Area Definition window allows you to define the general properties of the area set.

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Name |
Input a value in the field to modify the name. If the name value is unset, the area definition name is inherited from the owning element. |
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Position |
Input dimensional values in the direction fields to define the area definition position explicitly. The direction can be defined in East, West, North, South, Up and Down directions using the drop-down lists. Select the Lock check box to lock the selected direction. Alternatively, functionality is available to define the area definition position using a cursor pick in the 3D view. You are prompted to Pick Position (Distance [0]) Snap : The Positioning Control window displays by default, Refer to Positioning Control for further information. Click to identify the area definition position. |
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WRT |
Displays the element that the position is defined with respect to and can be modified. |
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Description |
Input a value in the field to modify the description. |
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Function |
Input a value in the field to modify the function. |
Click OK to create the area definition or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create Area Definition window
The created area definition element displays in the Model Explorer.
