Measure Tree or Sprinkler Locations on a Lawn
Trees, sprinklers and other locations within a lawn or open space can be measured using Moasure.
There are two ways to capture these locations:
Using a single measurement
By measuring the lawn first and then adding a new layer
Both methods are explained below.
Single Measurement
1. Measure the Lawn Perimeter
Start by measuring the lawn perimeter as a closed shape.
Return to the start point without ending the measurement.
2. Capture Tree or Sprinkler Locations
Change the path type to Points Path.
Move toward the first tree or sprinkler location.
Place the device at the required position and wait for confirmation.
Repeat until all locations are captured.
If a location cannot be reached within the recommended 6–8 second movement time, switch temporarily to Ignore Path while moving and stop as needed along the route.
Any intermediate stops will be marked as Ignore Points so they can be visually distinguished from measured locations.
You can also ignore points after measurement if required.
3. Complete the Measurement
End the measurement once all tree or sprinkler locations are marked.
Layers
1. Measure the Lawn Perimeter
Start by measuring the lawn perimeter.
Return to the start point.
End the measurement.
2. Add a New Layer
Tap the Layers icon in the lower-right corner of the app.
Tap Add Layer.
You will be prompted to place the device at the shared origin, which is the start point of the first measurement layer.
Once the device is stationary at the shared origin, the app will guide you to move along the original starting edge.
These steps allow Moasure and the app to align the new layer with the original measurement so both layers share the same position and orientation.
During this alignment process, the app temporarily uses Ignore Path before prompting you to begin measuring the new layer.
3. Capture Tree or Sprinkler Locations
Change the path type to Points Path.
Move toward the first tree or sprinkler location.
Place the device at the required position and wait for confirmation.
Repeat until all locations are captured.
If a location cannot be reached within the recommended 6–8 second movement time, switch temporarily to Ignore Path while moving.
Any intermediate stops will be marked as Ignore Points so they can be visually distinguished from measured locations.
You can also ignore points after measurement if required.
4. Complete the Measurement
End the measurement once all locations are marked.
Viewing Trees and Sprinkler Locations
1. View in the App
Single Measurement
When using a single measurement, both the lawn perimeter and location points appear within the same layer.
Layers
When using Layers, the lawn perimeter and location points appear on separate layers.
Layers can be shown or hidden as required, making larger or more complex projects easier to manage.
Tap any point, whether on the perimeter layer or points layer, to view its X, Y and Z coordinates.
You can also label or annotate points to make tree, sprinkler or feature locations easier to identify later.
Labels and annotations can improve clarity when reviewing, sharing or exporting measurements.
Choosing Between Methods
Single Measurement
Faster and simpler
Suitable for smaller projects
Keeps everything within one measurement
Layers
Better organisation
Allows boundaries and points to be managed separately
Offers greater flexibility for editing later
Choose the method that best suits your project and workflow.
2. View on PDF
If you wish to display coordinates on a PDF export, points must be labelled before exporting.
Coordinates from Points Path or Ignore Path that are not labelled will not appear on the PDF.
You can label or annotate locations such as trees, sprinklers or landscape features to make them easier to identify later and when sharing measurements.
If coordinate visibility on the PDF is not required, you may skip labelling and the points will still appear visually within the drawing.
If points are labelled:
Their coordinates appear on the PDF export
Labels appear within the Labelled Points section of the PDF
Point locations become easier to identify and reference later
Best Practice
For the best results:
Use Single Measurement for smaller lawns or fewer locations
Use Layers for larger or more complex projects
Use Ignore Path when moving between distant locations
Label points before exporting if coordinates are required on a PDF
Allow each point to fully confirm before moving again
Result
Once complete:
Tree and sprinkler locations appear within the drawing
Coordinates can be viewed in the app
Labels and annotations help identify locations more easily
Labelled points can be displayed on PDF exports
Lawn boundaries and location points can be managed together or separately depending on your chosen method
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