Measuring features

 

 

Measure toolbar: Click on measure toolbar. The following toolbar will open with 3 options to choose from:

 

This dialog allows you to determine the coordinate of a point, or to measure length or determining the area of enclosed area. To close the dialog box, click on cross, at top right corner.

 

Points

 

C:\Documents and Settings\pietalr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\Measure.jpg

 

Result for point feature, based on display units

 

St Georges Hospital
 
C:\Documents and Settings\pietalr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\Measure_length1.jpg

 

 

Lines

 

C:\GIS Projects\BCX\Help\images\MeasureDialog.gif

 

 

Result for line feature

 

C:\Documents and Settings\pietalr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\Measure_length.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enclosed areas (Polygons)

 

C:\Documents and Settings\pietalr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\Measure_poly_1.jpg

 

Result for polygon feature

 

C:\Documents and Settings\pietalr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\Measure_poly.jpg