Sometimes, you may need to deduct an area from a shape that you drew, for example to take out the surface of openings to calculate sidings.
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Make a right click with your mouse on the area from which you want to deduct an area
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Choose “Subtract from area” in the choices that appear
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Click on the first corner of the area you want to deduct from the first area
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Click on the second corner of the area you want to deduct
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Click on the Third corner of the area you want to deduct
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Click on the fourth corner of the area you want to deduct and repeat until the surface you want to deduct is all scratched out of the plan
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Click on the “Stop” button when you are finish deducting the area from your takeoff