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 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.</li> | <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.</li> | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 18 June 2013
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. - 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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The button is not functional. To measure the perimeter of a polygon, measure each line of the polygon to get the approximate perimeter.
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