Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 322)

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Note how the hinged side occurred on the clockwise side of the polygon perimeter (side 57 to 43). If we erase the new
polyline, reverse the original polyline (RV) and repeat the command, this time answering “No” to “Keep existing” and
again targeting 24000 s.f. area, we get the following:
Sliding Area (SA):
This command adjusts one side of a polyline to meet a specified area. You must specify the new area in the same units
as specified under Job Settings. The area to adjust must be a closed polyline. After executing the command, select the
polyline. FAST Survey will then ask you if you want to keep the existing polyline. If you answer Yes, a new polyline
with the desired area is created, if you answer No, the polyline you pick is modified. Next, the current area of the
polyline is shown. At this point, enter the new area in the units specified under Job Settings. (If your units are set to feet,
the area will be specified in square feet). Let's choose to divide our new parcel into two equal areas of 12,000 square