> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.moasure.com/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.moasure.com/en/moasure-lx1/measure-with-moasure-lx1/start-a-measurement.md). # Start a Measurement Start your first floor plan measurement with Moasure LX1. Before you begin, make sure your LX1 is connected to the Moasure app and you have chosen a suitable starting wall. *** ### Choose Your Starting Wall Always start on a **wall** – not a door, window or other feature. Choose a starting position that will be easy to recognise, as you'll return to the **same wall plane** to complete the room. You don't need to start in a corner. LX1 captures the wall plane and the app automatically calculates where adjoining walls intersect to create the corners of your floor plan. For best results: * Choose a clear, accessible section of wall * Avoid starting immediately beside a door or window * Make sure you can place LX1 flat against the wall * Remember which wall you started on so you can return to the same wall plane at the end *** ### Start a Floor Plan From the main screen of the Moasure app: 1. Tap the **+** button. 2. Select **Floor Plan**. The app will guide you through the measurement as you move around the room. You can also select **Laser Measurement** if you want to use LX1's integrated laser to capture a single distance. *** ### Check Your Reference Point Before making your first placement, check which **Reference Point** is active. The Reference Point is the point from which LX1 measures. It can be switched between the top-left and top-right corner of the device. Press the top **arrow button** on LX1 to switch between the left and right Reference Point. The LEDs above the arrow button show which Reference Point is active. Choose the Reference Point that allows you to position LX1 comfortably and accurately against the wall. **Learn more:** [**Reference Point →**](/en/moasure-lx1/your-moasure-lx1-device/reference-point-left-right.md) *** ### Capture Your Starting Wall Place LX1 flat against your chosen starting wall and hold it completely still. This captures your first **pause point**. A pause point is captured each time LX1 is placed flat and completely still against a wall. Your floor plan is then built automatically from these pause points as you measure. For a good placement: * Place LX1 flat against the wall * Apply light, consistent pressure * Keep the device completely still * Avoid hovering before placement * Avoid slamming or tapping the device against the wall Hold LX1 completely still until the pause point is confirmed. Your starting wall has now been captured and you're ready to continue around the room. *** ### Continue Measuring Move steadily towards your next wall. LX1 measures continuously while you move, so you do not need to measure each wall individually. At the next wall: 1. Place LX1 flat against the wall. 2. Hold it completely still. 3. Wait until the pause point is confirmed. 4. Continue to the next wall. The floor plan will build in real time in the Moasure app. Continue around the room in the same direction until you return to your starting wall. You can measure **clockwise or anti-clockwise** – whichever is most comfortable. Once you begin, continue around the room in the **same direction**. *** ### Remember: Pace, Placement and Rotation For the best results, focus on three simple techniques as you measure: **Pace** – move at a steady, controlled pace and add a pause point before the timer reaches red. **Placement** – place LX1 flat against each wall with light, consistent pressure and hold it completely still. **Rotation** – rotate smoothly between walls, using your body rather than making sudden movements with your wrist. **Learn more:** [**Measuring Technique →**](/en/moasure-lx1/your-moasure-lx1-device/moasure-lx1-technique.md) *** ### Next Step Once you've captured your starting wall, continue to [**Measure a Room**](/en/moasure-lx1/measure-with-moasure-lx1/measure-a-room.md) to learn how to work around the room, capture each wall and complete your floor plan. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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