🌍 #ArcGISEarth230Tips | Tip 36: Measure Distances & Areas in 3D on Mobile! πŸ“πŸ“²

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With ArcGIS Earth Mobile, you can measure locations, distances, areas, and 3D distances in real timeβ€”perfect for quick field analysis!

πŸ› οΈ How to Measure in ArcGIS Earth Mobile

1️⃣ Open the Measure Tool & Select a Measurement Type

  • πŸ“ Measure Location – Get longitude, latitude, and elevation at a point.
  • πŸ“ Measure Distance – Measure the length of a path by adding points.
  • πŸ“ Measure Area – Calculate the surface area of a polygon.
  • πŸ“Š Measure 3D Distance – Find the direct, vertical, and horizontal distances between two points.

2️⃣ Perform a Measurement Move the crosshairs to a location and tap Add βž• to place points. You can also Undo to remove the last point or Complete to finish.

3️⃣ Save & Copy Results Tap Copy πŸ“‹ to store the result for future use.

πŸš€ Pro Tips

πŸ—οΈ Use 3D Distance to analyze height differences between terrain, buildings, or infrastructure.

Screenshot of Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, from ArcGIS Earth
Puran Zhang @puran