Triton Perspective - Manual (Page 44)

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10. Depth Scale Mode
The cursor modes are described in detail in the following sections.
1.5.2.1 Select Mode
This option is available when the pointer toolbar button is selected. It is the default mode
and is used for selecting items in the map view.
1.5.2.2 Measure Mode
Selecting the 'Measure' toolbar button in Perspective map will switch the cursor to the
Measure mode for making measurements of features seen in the Map View.
When using the 'Measure' tool, select a starting point on the map by left clicking on the spot
and hold the button down while the distance to measure is spanned. Once the end point is
reached, release the mouse button.
The following window shows how the measured line appears in the map window with the
distance annotated on the line. Also shown are the results of the measurements in the
Measure information tab. For Measure Tab details go to Section: 1.2.2.