BlomURBEX - Measuring tools
Once within a licensed BlomURBEX region, the toolbar in the top right of the screen is enabled:
The "height" and "bearing" tools (discussed below) are only available when in oblique view mode. Click on a button to activate and click again (or an other button) to deactivate... for example to pan.
Please note that measurements are on screen only and are currently not included in any image export.
Please also refer to our accuracy / guidance section for information on understanding the capabilites of the tools.
Measuring tools:
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Distance(s) measuring tool |
The distance tool allows measurements of a distance or chain of measurements in ortho and oblique modes.
Click on the imagery to start your line and then each additional click will add a break in the measurement. Double clicking finishes the distance measurement.
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Area measuring tool |
The area tool allows measurements of areas in ortho and oblique modes.
Click on the imagery to start your line and then each additional click will add a new node in the area. Double clicking finishes the distance measurement.
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Height measuring tool |
The height tool allows height measurements in oblique viewing mode.
Click on the imagery to start your line and then click again to complete the height measurement.
Please note that the tool is intended for vertical lines.
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Bearing measuring tool |
The bearing tool allows bearing measurements in gradians in oblique viewing mode.
Click on the imagery to start your line and then click again to complete the bearing measurement.
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Spot height measuring tool |
The spot height tool allows measurements of the ground height (excluding buildings etc) in both ortho and oblique viewing modes.
Click on the imagery to add a spot height measurement.
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Erase tool |
The erase tool deletes ALL measurements on screen.