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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 08:51, 29 April 2013
The button allows you to measure lines, polylines, and polygons on the map.
To measure distances on the map:
- Click the
button to enable the measure distance control.
- Do one of the following:
- To measure a line, click the
button.
- To measure the area and perimeter of a polygon, click the
button.
- 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.
The Measure window displays.
Figure 16. Measure Window
Table 14. Measure Window Buttons | |
Button | Description |
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Measures a line. |
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Measures an area. |
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Returns the length, perimeter, area, or coordinates of a feature. |
File:SnapBtn.png | Snaps to features while measuring. |
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Calculates the sum of consecutive measurements. |
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Allows you to change the measurement units. |
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Clears the measurements. |
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