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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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