Some tools require an initial base line and then all additional lines are measured from the base line. In a scene, it is a dashed orange and white line. On a map, line feedback color is a dashed blue and white line. Or draw two or more points to measure distances, area, direction, or angles. The measure tools that are 2D or 3D specific are enabled when applicable. The measure overlay window appears in the upper left of the view. In a map or scene view, on the Map tab, in the Inquiry group, click the Measure drop-down menu.To use the measure tools, complete the following steps: The measured angles are listed whether they are in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Measure one or more perpendicular offset distances from a base line you draw.ĭraw two or more lines to measure angles. If Ground To Grid corrections are turned on, the corrected values are also shown. Move the pointer sideways to widen a reference circle at the end of the line to help identify the top (or bottom) of the measurement.ĭraw a line on the map to measure the straight-line direction and distance between two or more points. Measure a feature's length (line), perimeter and area (polygons), or x,y,z location (point features)ĭraw a vertical line to measure height or to measure the difference between two locations. In 3D, the area measured returns the 2D surface area. You can perform geodetic area measurements in a geographic coordinate system (GCS) and planar area measurements in a projected coordinate system (PCS). Path Net Elevation Change (3D)-The vertical difference between the first point and the last point along the measured path.ĭraw a polygon to measure the area on the ground.Path Net Distance-The distance from the start of the path to the end of the path using the current measure settings.Path Net Bearing-The direction calculated in degrees from true north to move from the first point to the last point using the current measure settings.Height Difference-The vertical height difference.Map Distance-The 2D map distance calculated using the specified measurement mode.

3D Distance-The direct-line 3D distance.

The following measurement result values are returned:

For example, click a window or face of a building, and measure to another building. In 3D, you can measure between locations not on the ground. The 2D map distance measurement value is calculated using a specified measurement mode. Measure the distance between two or more points.

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