Why:
A live measurement allows you to measure a linear distance with extreme accuracy on the map. It is particularly helpful when measuring distances between objects such as tents, barriers, chairs, portable restrooms, etc.
How it works:
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The measurement will display in "ft" or "meters", depending on your unit of measurement settings.
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To see the measurement, select what object you would like to draw. (area, route, etc) Start to place on the map with your mouse, and a live measurement will display on the map as you continue to draw.
Live measurement example for line/route
Live measurement example for area
Displaying total line length:
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Once you have finished drawing, the total length will be displayed. This total can also be viewed in the properties panel.
- Clicking off of the object closes the line measurement feature.
Displaying total area perimeter:
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Once you have finished drawing, the total area perimeter will be displayed.
- Clicking off of the object closes the line measurement feature.
Seeing individual measurements:
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When you draw a line with multiple nodes, we will display the segment length between each pair of nodes.
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Hovering on a line shows you the individual measurement for that specific segment.
FAQS
I can’t see the measurement between different segments.
Make sure to finish drawing the object and then hover over a node for the measurement to display.
Can I turn the measurements off?
No- as this is a active feature when drawing you cannot toggle it on and off.
*The feature is not available when you multi select lines.