Measurements

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The Measurements toolbar provides a set of tools for measuring lines and polygons on the map. When using these tools, users can control the units of measurement.

 

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Line

Draws a line with multiple segments. Provides a measurement for each segment as well as a total for the entire line.

Polygon

Draws a closed polygon defined by arrays of coordinates. Provides measurements for each line that makes up the polygon as well as the area of the whole polygon.

Linear UoM

Controls the unit of measurement used when measuring lines.

Area UoM

Controls the unit of measurement used to determine the area of a polygon.

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White Font

Switches the color for the text displayed next to the measurement in the map to white.

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Delete Measurements

Removes all lines and polygons added to the map by the measurement tool.

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Close

Closes the toolbar.

 

How to measure the length of a Line

How to measure the area of a polygon

Note: The measurement tool must be closed before other map drawing tools are opened.