Measure Driveways

This guide will walk you through the steps to accurately measure and calculate the square footage of a driveway and demonstrate how to use Moasure's Layers feature to capture additional details, such as a tree ring, within the overall measurement.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. First Measurement

1. Select Reference Line

   • Choose a long edge of the driveway as your reference line to ensure accurate layer placement.

   • The first line measurement will be used each time a new layer is added.

2. Measuring the Driveway Perimeter

1. Start Perimeter Measurement

   • Choose a memorable starting position so that you can finish the measurement in the same place.

   • Using the 'Straight Line' path type, begin measuring the perimeter.

3. Saving the Base Layer

1. Save the Project

   • Tap on ‘File’ then ‘Save’ and save to a project folder.

4. Adding an Additional Layer (Tree Ring)

1. • Tap on the “Layers” icon in the bottom right corner and select “Add Layer.”

   • Place the device at the Shared Origin (the starting point of the base layer measurement).

5. Saving the Second Layer

1. Save the Layer

   • Note that selecting 'Save' will overwrite the existing file.

   • Choose 'Save As Copy' to save an additional new file.

6. Reviewing the Drawing

1. View in 2D and 3D

   • View the drawing in 2D ‘plan view’ for a top-down perspective.

   • Tap on the 3D cube for a standard 3D visualization.

7. Exporting the Measurement

1. Export Options

   • Tap on File > Export to see available formats, including CAD (DWG and DXF) and PDF.

Conclusion

This tutorial covers the essential steps for measuring a driveway using Moasure's Layers feature, and how to review and export the captured information. By following this guide, you can accurately measure and document driveways and other areas with complex shapes.