Viz World Classic User Guide

Version 23.0 | Published December 12, 2023 ©

Measuring Distances on the Map

The Ruler tool provides a convenient way of measuring distances on maps, and displaying other information.

To Measure a Distance

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  1. Select the Ruler tool.

  2. Drag from the start point to the end point of the distance to be measured.

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    The display shows the location and height above sea level of the end point, and the distance between points:

To Specify Distance Units

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Click with the right mouse button, point to Measure Distances in or Measure Heights in on the context menu, then click the appropriate units.