====== Measure Plugin ======

The **Measure Tab** is located in your [[Using the Ribbon Bar|ribbon bar]], labeled Measure. This section offers you various tools to measure your features and draw measurements on top of your map. To change the default measurement units and other settings, go to the Measurements section in the [[Options]] menu.

===== Video Overview =====
{{youtube>BVAyg4GBJp4?720|How to measure distances and areas with the GIS Editor.}}


===== Using the Measure Tools =====
The **Select Tool** is used to measure features in your map. Clicking on a feature will select it, represented by the **Measurement Area Style** or the **Measurement Line Style** depending on the type of feature you select to be measured. 

The other measurement tools, **Line, Polygon, Circle, Square, Rectangle, Ellipse**, allow you to draw on the map and the GIS Editor will automatically measure the area drawn. You can set the unit type for your measurements by changing the **Area Unit** and **Distance Unit** drop down menus. You can also change the appearance of your measurements by changing your Measurement [[Label Style|Label Style]], [[Area Style|Area Style]] and [[Line Style|Line Style]]. 

Each measurement will add a new layer to the Measurements Layer Group. You can turn this off by going to the measurements section of the [[Options|Options]] window. Once you are done with your measurements, the [[Export Wizard|Export Wizard]] can save your measurements in a different file. Using **Clear** will remove all measurements from your project, or you can use **Undo** to step back on each measurement, while **Redo** will step forward.