Measuring area with the Shape drawing tool:
- Select the desired shape (polygon, rectangle, circle or pivot) from the tool bar.
- Click on the map to start drawing a shape.
- Polygon: click to set points to follow the contours of the land. Double click or hit “Enter” on the keyboard when the shape is completed.
- Rectangle and Circle: click and drag, and release to create your shape.
- Pivot: Click to set the center point, then click to set the exterior boundary. The pivot will expand clockwise from the exterior point. Click create the end point.
- After each shape is drawn, the option of Boundary or Drawing is given.
- Select the Drawing option.
- A new shape will be created and is accessible in the Selections Panel under the “Drawing” header.
- Select a shape and a panel will open up that shows the area of the shape.
- The pivot tool will also show the radius.
Measuring length with the Line drawing tool:
- Select the desired road style from the tool bar.
- Click on the map to start drawing your desired shape.
- Double click or hit “Enter” on the keyboard when the line is completed.
- A new line will be created and is accessible in the Selections Panel.
- Select the line and a panel will open up that shows the length.
