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Tape Measure
Measures distances on the sonar view. Also allows you to place a measurement overlay
on the sonar view.
To measure the distance between two targets, click the
Tape Measure
button. Click
and hold the left mouse button on your first target, then drag the mouse to your
second target. The length and bearing between the targets is displayed dynamically. The
measurement line will not remain on the display when you release the mouse button.
To place a persistent measurement overlay, click and hold the right mouse button on your
first target, then drag the mouse to your second target and release the mouse button. Click
the left mouse button to place the overlay.
Tip
Once the measurement overlay is placed, you can use the default arrow cursor to drag the
length and bearing label to a position on the screen where it is more legible.
Related topics
Protractor
You can use the protractor to measure the angle between two lines, then place the resulting
overlay in the sonar view.
The protractor tool measures the angle between a baseline and a second line that
intersects the baseline.
In the sonar view, click the point where you want to start the baseline. Click the point where
you want to end the baseline. Lock one end of the second line to the baseline. Choose where
you want the second line to end.
Related topics
String Measure
Defines and measures perimeters and areas. Allows you to place an area overlay on the
sonar view.
To define an area, click the
String Measure
button. Click anywhere in the sonar view
to start a point. Move to the second point, then click again. Click as many times as
necessary to create the required area. Double-click on the last point to finish. The area will
