Tour 4:  Using the {Measurement Spike}

You can place the {Spike} on any available map by placing the cursor over the location and pressing F6, or press right-mouse-click then select {Set Measurement Spike}.

The selected {Spike} location is shown on the map:

The {Measurement Spike} Display:

shows the straight line distance from the {Measurement Spike} to the cursor in both Cartesian coordinates:

"(160, 11,585)"

showing the (East-West Distance, North-South Distance) and as a Polar Distance and Compass bearing:

(11,586 Feet @ 0.8°)

Select displayed units from Meters, Feet or Miles by pressing the drop arrow at the {Spike Distance} box’s right-hand side or by pressing F4 to cycle through the available choices.

Using The {Spike} To Bookmark Locations

You can use the {Spike} as a bookmark too. Set the {Spike} at the bookmark location. Now use the 'Search: Jump to {Measurement Spike}' option or press Alt-K to re-center the {Spike} on the display.

If you need to accurately set the {Measurement Spike} to a Lat/Lon or UTM coordinate, us the 'Options: Coordinate, System Options' menu selection or press Alt-Y; then enter the desired {Spike} location.

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