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[IDV #JPO-648577]: Measuring Distance In IDV

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  • Subject: [IDV #JPO-648577]: Measuring Distance In IDV
  • Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:46:44 -0600
Hi Jacob-

> Is there a way to measure distance from one point to another point on a map 
> in the IDV?  I would like to get a readout in meters, km, miles, and any 
> other form available.  I use the longitude/latitude readout at the bottom of 
> the program as a guide often, but I will be working on a project that will 
> require me to measure distance from one point to another.  Are there any 
> tools in the IDV that offer this feature?

Under the Displays->Special menu there is the Range and Bearing control that 
allows you to measure distances.  The default unit is set in the global 
preferences (Distance unit).  You can change the displayed unit on the fly 
using the control's Edit->Change Display Unit... menu.

Don

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: JPO-648577
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open