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The 2D elevation tool displays the ground elevation above sea level at a given point. To measure elevation, select the point tool and click on a location on the map. An info box will indicate the elevation and lat/long values for the locationpoint.
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If needed, you can open the selection tool in the measuring toolbar and select (click on) the point to change the measurement units.
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The 3D point tool displays the elevation above sea level at a given point. To measure elevation, select the point tool and click on a location on the map. Then, open the selection tool in the measuring toolbar and select (click on) the point for which you’d like to view the elevation valueAn info box will indicate the elevation and lat/long values for the point.
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The 3D elevation tool shows you the elevation of a feature above sea level - not the ground elevation below the feature. |
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Note that the height of the object is given in relation to where the first point was placed. Therefore, it is possible to measure the height of objects that do not start on the ground using this tool.
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Tip: When measuring the height of structures, line up the measuring tool with the base and edge of the structure to get more accurate measurements. |
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