Use the Line tool to measure length. You can draw a simple straight line or a multi-path line to measure length.


Draw a simple line

  1. Click the Line button.
  2. Click the start point of the line.
  3. Double-click to complete the line.







Draw a multi-path line

  1. Click the Line button.
  2. Click each vertex of each line segment.
  3. Double-click to complete the line.





  • For a line, the map shows the line length, total length and bearing. Some or all of these can be shown/hidden. You can edit these values in the Inspector panel.
  • For a multi-path line, the map shows the segment length, total length and segment bearing. These values cannot be edited. Some or all of these can be shown/hidden. 
  • The Elevation Profile is displayed below the map if the option is selected.
  • You can rotate the line from the Inspector panel.


Add a point to a line

To add a point:

  1. Click anywhere on the line or line segment.
  2. A new point appears midway along the line or line segment.
  3. You can now click and drag that point to where you need it.


You can only add a point at the  midpoint  of a line or segment. After you create the point, you can drag it to re-position as required.



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