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The [[Image:MeasureLnIcon.png]] button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.
 
The [[Image:MeasureLnIcon.png]] button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.
  

Revision as of 11:15, 15 March 2015

Map Pane Toolbar

The MeasureLnIcon.png button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.

Note.jpg The Measure Distance functionality is available only if you are using a projected coordinate system. The functionality is disabled if the coordinate system you are using is unknown or geographic. See Change the Map Projection for more details.

To measure distances on the map:

  1. Click the MeasureLnIcon.png button to enable the measure distance control.
  2. The Measure window displays.

    Measure Window

    Measure Window

    Measure Window Buttons
    Button Description
    Measure Line Measures a line.
    Measure and Area Measures an area.
    Measure a Feature Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature.
    Show Total (on/off) Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements.
    Choose Units Allows you to change the measurement units for distance or area.
    ClrMeasureBtn.png Clears the measurements.
    Choose Measurement Type Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic.
  1. Do one of the following:
    • To measure a line, click the MeasureLineBtn.png button.
    • To measure the area and perimeter of a polygon, click the ReturnBtn.png button.
    Note.jpg The MeasureAreaBtn.png button is not functional. To measure the perimeter of a polygon, measure each line of the polygon to get the approximate perimeter.
  2. Click the points of the line or polygon that you would like to measure. To indicate the last point, double-click the last point of the line or polygon.
  3. The measurement displays in the Measure window.