Measure distances and areas on the map

Use the measuring tool to measure distances or calculate areas. This is useful for situations such as planning fence maintenance or finding out the size of a specific area inside a paddock.

Zooming in your map view will make it easier to make accurate measurements and using the Topo map background may help you see farm terrain.

To measure a distance:

1. Click Measure in the bottom of the map screen.
   
   • Your mouse pointer will have a blue circle around its tip.
     
2. Draw a line to mark the distance you want to measure:
   • Click on the map to place a point where you want the line to start.
   • Click to place more points wherever the line changes direction.
     • To move a point you have placed, click and drag that point.
     • To delete a point, click the dustbin next to that point in the Measure box.
       
     • To delete all points and start again, click Clear all.
   • Place a final point where the line ends.
3. The System shows the length of each section and the total length of the line.
   • Click Print at the bottom of the map screen to print the map with the measurements.
   • Or use the Windows Snipping Tool or a screen shot to save the measurements.
4. Close the measure tool when you are done by clicking the x in the top right of the Measure box.

To measure an area:

1. Click Measure in the bottom of the map screen.
   
   • Your mouse pointer will have a blue circle around its tip.
2. Draw a shape around the perimeter of the area you want to measure.
   • Click on the map to place a point where you want the shape to start.
   • Click to place more points wherever the line changes direction.
     • To move a point you have placed, click and drag that point.
     • To delete a point, click the dustbin next to that point in the Measure box.
       
   • Complete the shape by clicking on the first point.
     • Deleting the last point will reopen the shape.
3. The System shows the length of each boundary section, the total length of the boundary line and the total area.
   • Click Print at the bottom of the map screen to print the map with the measurements.
   • Or use the Windows Snipping Tool or a screen shot to save the measurements.
4. Close the measure tool when you are done by clicking the x in the top right of the Measure box.

Find out more

• Getting Started - Farm map
• Viewing the Map
• Map views
• Mobs on the map
• Draw fence lines
• Change or remove fence lines
• Manage blocks
• Draw features
• Transect lines
• Print the Farm map
• Export shapefiles
• Importing shapefiles