Linear Measurements, Undo, Clear, and Move Tools

Video Tutorial

Linear Measurements and Editing Tools Tutorial

Learn how to measure linear features and use editing tools to perfect your measurements.

Linear Features: Use this for measuring things like fences, pipes, or edging. Click once at the start and once at the end, and Launchpad spits out the distance (e.g., 22.6 feet). Custom Line Types: Choose from Solid, Dashed, or Short-Dashed line styles to differentiate between feature types (added in v1.9.0). Undo/Clear: Go back a step or reset your map with one click—no more starting from scratch over a tiny error. Move Tool: Grab any polygon or feature to reposition. Adjust as changes happen on site.

Custom Line Types

Launchpad Map now offers multiple line styles to help you visually distinguish between different types of linear features.

Available Line Types

Solid Lines: The default line style, best for permanent features like fences, walls, or property boundaries.

Dashed Lines: Use dashed lines for temporary features, proposed installations, or to indicate different phases of work.

Short-Dashed Lines: Short dashes are perfect for underground features, utility lines, or hidden elements that need to be marked.

How to Change Line Types

1. Select the linear measurement tool
2. Draw your line by clicking points
3. Before completing the measurement, look for the Line Style option
4. Choose from:
   • Solid (default)
   • Dashed
   • Short-Dashed
5. Complete your measurement

Editing Existing Line Types

To change the line type of an existing measurement:

1. Select the line you want to modify
2. Click the Edit button or right-click the line
3. Choose Line Style from the menu
4. Select your desired line type
5. The line will update immediately

Best Practices for Line Types

Solid Lines - Use for:

• Existing fences and walls
• Property boundaries
• Permanent structures
• Completed installations

Dashed Lines - Use for:

• Proposed fence lines
• Future installations
• Phase boundaries
• Temporary features

Short-Dashed Lines - Use for:

• Underground utilities
• Irrigation lines
• Hidden features
• Subsurface elements

Color and Line Type Combinations

Combine line types with different colors for maximum clarity:

• Red dashed lines for proposed work
• Blue short-dashed for water lines
• Green solid for completed fencing
• Yellow dashed for caution areas

This combination of color and line style makes it easy to understand complex property layouts at a glance.