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Introduction

Set of measurement tools is available in the Viewer. It can be used to create ad-hoc measurements of distance, area and angle. 

Measurements can be made with vector snap. Measurements are temporary (they are not saved nor printed). 

 

Measurement toolbar is available in all viewing / editing modes:

Measure distance

Distance can be measured between two points.

Please select Measure - Measure distance option from toolbar and insert two points:

Measure area

Area can be measured by using polygon shape. 

Please select Measure - Measure area option from toolbar and insert desired number of points (minimum of 3):

Measure angle

Angle can be measured between two lines.

Please select Measure - Measure angle option from toolbar and draw base line.

Then move the cursor in order to position second line and measure angle between these lines: