ahh I did not see all that, and thanks for the info.

I wish I had one. I've been looking at CNC routers for cutting large sheets of plywood but they are quite expensive and if I put one of those in my shop, I wouldn't have room to build another boat.

You didn't answer my questions.

@unknownuser said:

Do you have any plugins loaded? Are you sending the Bug Splats to Google?

hello,
open "model infos" check units, format: decimal - inches.

note that when "text tool" is selected it gives you area if you click on a face.

If you choose a base point at the corner or midpoint that has some meaning e.g. base of a tree or corner of a bench leg.