NextGen Geo

Measurement tools

Measurement tools allow to measure distances, areas and perimeters directly clicking two ore more points on the map.

For example, they are useful to measure areas and distances in a planning development projects, in order to respect local regulations. Moreover, also to manage emergency and evaluate distances to an incident site or to calculate areas affected by a natural disaster.

Measure area

Name: ui_measurearea

Description: Allow to measure area of a polygon drawn by hand on the map

Icon:

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Clicking on the related icon, start to measure by clicking in the map to place your first point, and then click again until you draw a polygon.

A new panel will appear showing the measured area and perimeter, allowing to change measure unit too.

To start a new measurement click “New measurement”.

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Measure distance

Name: ui_measuredistance

Description: Allow to measure a distance between two points on the map

Icon:

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Clicking on the related icon, start to measure by clicking in the map to place your first point and then click for the second time to place the second point.

A new panel will appear showing the measured distance and allowing to change measure unit.

To start a new measurement click “New measurement”.

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