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.
Line |
Draws a line with multiple segments. Provides a measurement for each segment as well as a total for the entire line. |
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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. |
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Linear UoM |
Controls the unit of measurement used when measuring lines. |
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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.