SmartMAP provides users with the ability to create line paths that can be used to measure
distances between different objects. The Measure tool is available from within the
incident info panel, and can be accessed by selecting the 
button. Users can draw segmented line paths upon the SmartMAP Map, and then
measure the total distance of the drawn path(s).
A help button is presented within the Measure tool that provides instructions on use of
the feature. Users can exit the Measure tool by simply selecting the button again.
For Touch-based Devices
Users can draw paths on the map using a tap and drag gesture. The measurement
distance for the path is displayed as a label above the path. Users can remove their
finger and then replace it to add to the current path. The path distance will update
automatically.
Note: When the measure tool is enabled, the default zoom behavior
(pinch/expand gestures) is disabled. To zoom in or out, use the zoom controls in
the right of the SmartMAP.
CAUTION: Users should avoid any
actions other than drawing paths when in the Draw mode,
to avoid accidental drawing of paths.
To draw a new path, tap the
New Path button and then use a tap
and drag gesture to draw the new path.
CAUTION: Once a user selects
New Path, the previous path will no longer be
editable.
To select a drawn path, users can simply tap the desired path. A pop-up will appear,
showing the path number, the path measurement, and the option to Remove
Path. The Reset button can also be used to
clear all drawn paths (it will also remove every other selected or placed item from
the SmartMAP map.
For Mouse-based Devices
Users can draw paths on the map by clicking on points of the map. The points will be
joined automatically. The measurement distance for the path is displayed as a label
above the path, and will update automatically as more points are added. Users can
click a created path to present a pop-up showing the path number, the path
measurement, and the option to
Remove Path. To create a new
path, users can click
New Path.
CAUTION: Once a
user selects New Path, the previous path will no longer
be editable.
The
Reset button can also be used to
clear all drawn paths (it will also remove every other selected or placed item from
the SmartMAP map.
