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Measure Tool

IconMeasure Tool
measure-area-inline.pngMeasure Area
measure-distance-inline.pngMeasure Distance
measure-clear.pngClear measurements

Measure Area


  • The first click on the map sets the starting point.
  • Each successive single click adds a point to the area polygon.
  • Double clicking on a point adds the last point and measures the complete area.
  • A new single click on the map starts the process of creating a new area to measure.
  • The original tool button automatically changes into a ‘clear measurements' button (see below), which will clear all areas if clicked:

 

Measure Distance


  • The first click on the map sets the starting point.
  • Each successive single click adds a point to the line.
  • Double-clicking on a point adds the last point. The length of the line is then measured.
  • A new single click on the map starts a line measurement.
  • The original tool button changes into a ‘clear measurements' button and will clear all lines: