Measuring Distance on the Map
You can measure the distance, the heading, and the area between two or more points on the map.
- Select Tools > Measure.
- Select a starting point on the map.
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Select a second point to mark a segment to measure.
A line appears between the two points, and this information appears on the map.
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The distance between the two points.
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The heading from the first point to the second point.
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Select additional points to add additional segments.
A line appears between the next two points, and the area between the first and last points is shaded to indicate the area measurement. This information appears on the map.
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The total distance from the first point to the last point.
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The heading from the first point to the last point.
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The total area enclosed by the segments.
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- Select Esc on the keyboard to clear all segments from the map and start over.