Measuring distance on the map

This topic describes how to measure distances on the map of both the ESPA analysis center screen.

You can also click here for a short video showing how to use map drawing mode, including the measure distance mode.

1. Open your case on the ESPA analysis center screen as described in Getting started with investigating case data visually.

2. With your map displaying the points you want to measure between:

   On the WNF analysis center

   1. Click at the top-right of the map to ensure the map is in the measure distance mode. Note, if you are using WNF analysis center, then depending on the style of theme you have selected you may need to close another view to access this button. This icon is displayed in orange when you are in the measure distance mode.

   2. Left-click on the map to start measuring your distance. You can left-click to create another point on your distance measurement or double left-click to complete your distance measurement.

      The distance is displayed in both miles and km at the bottom of the map.

      

      Once you've completed your measurement right-click the map to return to the normal map mode which is indicated by the hand icon returning to orange .

   On the ESPA analysis center

   1. Hover over on the top-right of the map.

   2. Click then select Ruler from the menu.

      

      The map is now in the measure distance mode, and the icon turns from orange to white.

   3. Left-click on the map to start measuring your distance. You can left-click to create another point on your distance measurement or double left-click to complete your distance measurement.

      The distance is displayed in both miles and km at the bottom of the map.

      

      Once you've completed your measurement right-click the map to return to the normal map mode which is indicated by the hand icon returning to orange .