To Change the Calculation Type of a Zone

Use this procedure to change the type of calculation (area, perimeter, or both) to be performed for spaces attached to a zone.

When you create zones from a zone template, the calculation type for each zone is predefined in the zone template.

  1. Select one or more zones, and double-click one of them.
  2. Expand Calculation.
  3. Specify the types of calculation to be performed for this zone:
    If you want to … Then…
    calculate the base area values of attached spaces select Yes for Calculate Area.
    calculate the base perimeter values of attached spaces select Yes for Calculate Perimeter.
  4. Click Close.