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Distance and Area Measurement

Easily measure distances and areas using the Ember Map application. Customize your measurement units via Settings > Units of Measurement.

Units of Measurement Screen

Distance Rings

Utilize Distance Rings for rapid distance measurement from a specific point. This is particularly useful for quick distance estimations between two points like an asset and a fire front, aiding in prompt time-to-impact assessments.

Activate Distance Rings by double-clicking the Measure Tools Button.

Distance Rings

Perimeter Measurement

For obtaining the perimeter of a saved polyline or polygon:

  1. Click on the desired object on the map.
  2. The perimeter will be displayed in the information panel.

Polygon information panel

To measure a line's perimeter:

  1. Click the Measure Tools button to engage the Map Object Drawing mode.
  2. Draw a line using your finger, and the perimeter will appear at the top of the canvas.
  3. For enhanced precision, click the precision target button to enter the precision drawing mode, enabling accurate placement of each line point.

Draw canvas interface

Area Measurement

For saved polygon or circle area measurements:

  1. Click on the respective object on the map.
  2. The area will be displayed in the information panel.

For new polygon or circle area measurements:

  1. Click the Measure Tools button to enter Map Object Drawing mode.
  2. Select the polygon or circle button, then draw your shape on the map.
  3. The area and perimeter will be displayed at the top of the screen.
  4. For meticulous control, click the precision target button to draw your polygon with utmost accuracy.

Precision Measure Screen