1.Open the Draw & Measure toolbar.
2.Activate the Snap to Point dots by clicking the Snap to Point tool.
See Snap to point for more information.
3.Click the Get Length tool.
The Shape Information popup opens in the top right of the workspace. If you delete the Shape Information popup for any reason you can retrieve it by left clicking once back on the relevant shape.
4.Click the snapping point on the map where you want to start measuring from.
5.Double-click the point where you want to measure to.
Clicking a snapping point will give you the most accurate measurement. However, this is not always possible
A completed line will appear on the map. The Shape Information popup will display the length of the line.
6.Click the Get Length tool again to turn it off.
7.To change the appearance of your line, double-click it. This will bring up the Line Properties box. See Line Properties for further details.
Note: Snap to point is only available on a Detail map. |
See also
To see the measurements of shapes and lines
To annotate a map with a text box showing measurements
To label objects with a text box