Precision Drone Pacesetter 2015, User Manual

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Digitizer
The digitizer is a very powerful tool in Global Mapper that allows you to accurately
calculate area, as well as set custom export bounds. To select it, simply click the
Digitizer Tool Button at the top of the window (see page 30). By default it will be in
"Edit" mode. To create a new area feature, simply right click an select “Create new
area/polygon feature”. There will be multiple options under this, area being the most
versatile for field use.
To use as an area measurement tool :
1. Create an area. To drop points, left click. When you reach the end of the
perimeter you're mapping out, right click.
2. In the window that pops up, name the area feature. If mapping multiple
fields, use the field name. If mapping hail damage, it is easier to simply
number the areas mapped.
3. Once an area (or multiple) has been created, right click anywhere on the map
to bring the digitizer back to edit mode.
4. Left click and drag to select multiple area features at once.
5. Right click on any of the selected areas and find
Analysis/Measurement>Measure
6. The pop-up window will give you the information on the various areas, as well
as the combined measurements.
7. The button in the lower left of the window allows for export as a .CSV file,
which can be opened with Microsoft Excel or similar.
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