Measuring Bearings, Distances, and Areas

This guide explains how to display bearings and distances, and how to use the Distance Measuring Tool to measure lines or areas within the application.

Displaying Bearings and Distances

Bearing and distance display options can be enabled in the Layer Control Window.

How to Enable Bearings & Distances

1. Open the Layer Control Window.
2. Tick the checkboxes for Bearings and/or Distances at the bottom of the window.
3. These options become active when the map scale is 1:5000 or lower.

Distance Measuring Tool

The Distance Measuring Tool allows you to measure line distances or areas directly on the map.

How to Activate the Measuring Tool

• Menu: Tools → Measure
• Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • Ctrl + M — Measure Line
  • Ctrl + J — Measure Area
• Toolbar: Click the Add button 

How to Use the Measuring Tool

1. Activate the measuring tool.
2. Click on the map to digitize two or more points.
3. The distance or area will be displayed on the message line at the bottom of the screen.

Measurement Mode Controls

Using the Latch Form

The Latch Form allows you to snap (latch) onto features in any layer for more accurate distance measurements.

How to Use Latching

1. Ensure you are in Measure Mode.
2. Press Ctrl + H or open the Latch Form.
3. Tick the Latch checkbox.
4. Select the feature or layer you want to latch to.
5. Continue measuring — the cursor will snap to selected points for improved accuracy.