{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_path_add_new_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Measuring distance&area ======

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===== Measuring distance =====

There are three methods of measuring the distance between two points in Locus Map:
  * **beeline measuring** - measuring of straight distance between two points
  * **road distance measuring** - measuring distance of two points along roads and paths
  * **track measuring** - measuring recorded distance is described in detail in [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|track recording >>]] 

==== Beeline measuring ====

=== Quick distance measuring ===
The quickest way of measuring the distance between **any two points on the map screen**.
  * go to //Settings > Controlling > Map screen > Two-finger measuring// - check
  * measure distance by touching the screen with two fingers at once. Magnifiers will help you place the measuring points precisely.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:quick_measure.png }}

=== Cursor to position line ===
Another method of easy measuring of the distance between your **actual GPS position** and **any point on the map**.
  * go to //Settings > Maps > Auxiliary graphics > Cursor to position line// - switch it ON
  * a line with the distance and azimuth stretches between your position and the map cursor\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure2.png?nolink |}}

=== Route planner ===
  * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > **Route planner**</wrap>\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure4.png?nolink |}}
  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#set_your_drawing_mode|Route planner in manual mode]] displays distances between inserted **route shaping points**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure5.png?nolink |}}
  * **total distance** between first and last shaping point is displayed in the **bottom bar**
==== Road distance measuring ====

**[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route planner]]** can be used for measuring road distances too:

  * set some of **automatic modes**
  * tap in the **starting point**
  * **shift cursor at the final spot**
  * **add a route shaping point** - you can add as many as you need
  * **a route is drawn** between points along roads and paths according to your selected drawing mode
  * **road distance** is displayed in the bottom bar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:measure6.gif?nolink |}}
===== Measuring area =====
Areas are  measured by the **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#measuring_area|Route planner]]** too. **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#measuring_area|More info >>]]**