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--- manual:user_guide:functions:measure [2015/09/30 11:40] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:functions:measure [2016/10/21 15:01] – mstupka
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-There are three ways of measuring the distance between two points in Locus Map:
+There are three methods of measuring the distance between two points in Locus Map:
   * **(1) beeline measuring** - measuring of straight distance between two points
   * **(2) road measuring** - measuring distance along the road.
   * **track measuring** - measuring distance that was passed is described in detail in [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|track recording >>]]
+===== Quick distance measuring =====
+(1) Quickest way of measuring distance between **any two points on the map screen**.
+  * go to //Settings > Maps > Map objects > Quick measurement// - check
+  * measure distance by touching the screen with two fingers at once\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:quick_measure.png }}
-The first and second method is provided by the **Add new route&Measure** feature. If you need to measure distance between your **actual GPS position** and **any point on the map**, switch **Line to GPS** on in <wrap box>Settings > Map - objects&style</wrap>:
+===== Line to GPS =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure2.png?nolink |}}
+(1) Method of easy measuring of the distance between your **actual GPS position** and **any point on the map**.
-====== Add new route&Measure ======
+  * go to //Settings > Maps > Map objects > Line to GPS// - check
+  * a line with the distance and azimuth stretches between your position and the map cursor\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure2.png?nolink |}}
-  * <wrap box>Menu > More > Add new route & Measure</wrap>
+Both methods (1) and (2) are provided by the **Add new route&Measure** feature:
+===== Add new route&Measure =====
+  * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Add new route & Measure</wrap>
   * <wrap box>the function can be added to the [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panels]] for quick launch</wrap>

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