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Your First Measurement

Learn how to measure perimeter, area, curves, and obstacles using your Moasure device.

1. Prepare Your Measurement

  • Clear debris from important placement points where possible.

  • Choose a memorable starting point (such as a corner) so you can finish in the same location.


2. Set Up Moasure

  • Open the Moasure app and tap the + icon to start a new measurement.

  • Select Closed Shape as the measurement type.

Turn On the Device

  • Raise the Moasure device or STICK upright.

  • Rotate it gently back and forth through approximately 180° until the LED flashes blue.

Capture Your Starting Point

  • Place the reference point against the starting corner or edge.

  • Hold the device still until the LED changes from red to green.

Your first point is now captured.


3. Measure the Shape

Straight Lines

  • Walk at a quick, steady pace between pause points.

  • Pause while the timer bar is in the green zone, or no later than amber.

Curves with Trace Line

  • Use Trace Line to capture curved edges smoothly.

  • Walk naturally along the curve while Moasure records the path.

  • Trace Line remains active until you change path type.

Obstacles and Rounded Areas with Arc

  • Use Arc when you cannot measure directly around an obstacle.

  • Capture:

    • the start point

    • midpoint

    • end point

Moasure will generate a best-fit arc automatically.


4. Improve Accuracy

  • Divide long runs into roughly equal sections.

  • Place the device quickly but gently at each pause point.

  • Keep a light grip when using the STICK.

  • On grass or uneven surfaces, use the vee of your hand to stabilise the STICK.

  • Switch between path types as needed:

    • Straight Line

    • Trace Line

    • Arc

Continue aligning the reference point with the edge you are measuring.


5. Finish and Save

  • Finish at your original starting point.

  • Tap Stop to complete the measurement.

Save Your File

  • Tap File > Save

  • Select or create a project folder

  • Enter a file name

  • Tap Save

View Results

Perimeter and area are calculated automatically.

Change Units

  • Tap the cog icon

  • Select Measuring Units

  • Choose Metric or Imperial

Export Your Measurement

  • Tap File > Export

  • Select your preferred format, such as:

    • PDF

    • DWG

    • DXF


Pro Tips

  • Practise a few measurements before starting important projects.

  • Use pause points to prepare for the next path type.

  • A quick, smooth pace improves accuracy more than moving slowly.

  • Keep placements controlled and gentle.

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