The Change Line to Use as Length command is available for surface items only, such as countertops. In Design, most price calculations for countertops depend on section lengths. If you notice that section prices are not calculated properly, you can substitute the line that is used to calculate the length.
Complete the following steps to use the Change Line to Use as Length command:
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Point to the surface item, right-click, and select Edit Shape.
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Point to the inside of the surface item, right-click, and select Change Line to Use as Length from the Section Menu.
The line currently used to calculate pricing (length) is green, as shown in the following figure. -
Select the line that you want to use to calculate the length. For example, if you want to use the upper line of the section, select this line.