[Qgis-user] Create a polygon with a specific area size

[gam17 at riseup.net]

Hi Nicole,
   if you need regular polygon you can download QAD plugin e try POLYGON
command:
Command: POLYGON
Enter number of sides <5>: 4
Specify center of polygon or [Edge]: 
Enter an option [Inscribed in circle/Circumscribed about circle/Area]
<Area>: a
Enter the polygon area in current units <100>: 100.0

if you need rectangle try RECTANGLE command:
Command: RECTANGLE
Specify first corner or [Chamfer/Fillet]: 
Specify other corner or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]: A
Enter rectangle area in current units <100>: 80.0
Calcolate the rectangle dimensions based on [Length/Width] <Length>:
Length
Enter length for rectangle <10>: 

gam17

> Dear all,
> 
> I want to create a polygon of a specific size. Currently I am working
> rather "hands on". As long as it is a rectangle and I provide either
> length or width, I can calculate the other one and do a construction
> with the advanced digitizing tool. But is there a way, that I
> construct a more complex polygon and define the area beforehand or
> scale it to a certain area afterwards. To my understanding the polygon
> scaling requires a factor. I cannot scale to a certain area size in
> square meters. Is there another function I haven't found yet?
> 
> I am using QGIS 3.34.4. 
> 
> Best regards and thank you so much in advance!
> 
> Nicole Stoffels
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