Understand Measurement Types
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When you open your Moasure app you will be presented with a screen asking you to tap ‘+’ (the plus icon) to begin your measurement.
Once you tap ‘+’ (the plus icon) in the bottom centre of the Moasure app, you will see a list of available Measurement Types. Here you will be able to decide which measurement type is right for your project. Choose from Closed Shape, Open Shape, Layout, Point to Point, or Angle.
Note that Layout is exclusive to Moasure 2 PRO. Learn More
By default, Moasure always calculates distance, any elevation change and angle in all measurement types. However, depending on what you're measuring, some Measurement Types may be more efficient than others.
Closed Shape is a measurement type used for calculating the area, perimeter, elevation and distance of a shape and requires the measurement to start and finish at the exact same point. Therefore, it's essential to remember your starting point, be it a corner, a stone, or a reference marker.
This method proves particularly valuable for tasks such as measuring lawns, yards, staircases, driveways and pools, as it efficiently computes square footage or square metres.
When using the Closed Shape measurement, the START – FINISH ERROR is displayed as a percentage, such as 0.8%. This percentage represents the deviation between the measurement's start and finish points. A lower percentage indicates closer alignment between these points, serving as an indicator of measurement accuracy and facilitating precise estimates of square footage or square metres.
If the error is below 1%, your measurement is considered reliable and accurate. If it exceeds 1%, the integrated Moasure Coach will offer valuable feedback on improving your measuring technique.
Always aim to start and finish your measurement at exactly the same point as this will result in a more accurate measurement resulting in less than 1% error.
Open Shape is a measurement type that eliminates the need for calculating square footage or square metres. This method proves particularly useful for measuring distances or elevation changes, making it well-suited for tasks such as measuring fencing, walls, or the length of pipe and cable runs. Additionally, Open Shape measurements can be applied to the sides of structures such as buildings or gazebos.
Layout Mode, exclusive to Moasure 2 PRO, simplifies setting or laying out measurements. Users can upload or input coordinates, and Moasure guides them to specified points for accurate positioning and marking. Learn more.
Point to Point measurement is a swift and efficient method for measuring distances or changes in elevation. Once you initiate a Point to Point measurement, your Moasure device calculates the distance between your first and second point. Each time you move and pause by placing your Moasure device down and keeping it still, the app will re-calculate the distance between the measurement's first point and the current point. Use Point to Point when you want to find the distance or change in elevation/gradient/rise and fall between two points.
Angle is used to measure the amount of rotation or separation between two intersecting lines or surfaces. Expressed in degrees, an Angle measurement provides a quantitative measure of the inclination or deviation between these geometric elements. A practical use case is a surveyor utilising angles to measure distances and map out land. In this context, angles play a crucial role in defining property boundaries and creating accurate topographic maps.
Summary
In summary, the Moasure app offers various measurement types for different projects, from calculating areas, perimeters and elevation changes with Closed Shape to measuring distances and elevation changes with Open Shape, Layout, Point to Point, and Angle.
