Difference between revisions of "Measure Distance on the Map"
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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. | ||
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To measure distances on the map: | To measure distances on the map: | ||
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| − | <li>Click the [[Image:MeasureLnIcon.png]] button to enable the measure distance control. | + | <li>Click the [[Image:MeasureLnIcon.png]] button to enable the measure distance control. The Measure window displays. |
| − | The Measure window displays. | ||
[[Image:fig16.png|center|''Measure Window'']] | [[Image:fig16.png|center|''Measure Window'']] | ||
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| [[Image:ChgUnitBtn.png|Choose Measurement Type]] || Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic. | | [[Image:ChgUnitBtn.png|Choose Measurement Type]] || Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic. | ||
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| − | + | <li>Do one of the following: | |
| − | </ | + | * To measure a line, click the [[Image:MeasureLineBtn.png]] button. |
| − | + | * To measure the area and perimeter of a polygon, click the [[Image:ReturnBtn.png]] button. | |
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| − | + | {{note|The [[Image:MeasureAreaBtn.png]] button is not functional. To measure the perimeter of a polygon, measure each line of the polygon to get the approximate perimeter.}} </li> | |
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| − | </ol> | + | <li>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. The measurement displays in the Measure window. </li></ol> |
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Revision as of 12:05, 23 March 2015
The 
button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.
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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:
- Click the
button to enable the measure distance control. The Measure window displays.
Measure Window
Measure Window Buttons Button Description 
Measures a line. 
Measures an area. 
Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature. 
Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements. 
Allows you to change the measurement units for distance or area. 
Clears the measurements. Allows you to change the measurement type between Planar, Geodesic, Loxodrome, and Great Eliptic. - Do one of the following:
- To measure a line, click the button.
- To measure the area and perimeter of a polygon, click the button.
The button is not functional. To measure the perimeter of a polygon, measure each line of the polygon to get the approximate perimeter.
- To measure a line, click the
- 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. The measurement displays in the Measure window.
