OnX question

[Flyjunky]

Is there a way, on the web version, to measure line of sight distances? I know on the app they have that new compass rangefinder feature but I don't see a way to do that type of thing on my laptop.

 

[Jethro]

 

[roadrunner]

I just draw a line (distance) between to points.

 

[bigloveystyle]

On the app version, you can simply put two fingers on the screen at the same time and it will measure a direct line distance between your fingertips

 

[elkliver]

just use the measuring tool looks like a little pencil on the tool bar

 

[Flyjunky]

just use the measuring tool looks like a little pencil on the tool bar

I understand the line tool but from what I understand that is not a line of sight tool.

In researching I’m looking for a way to measure from canyon to canyon for shooting across distances.

 

[packer58]

I understand the line tool but from what I understand that is not a line of sight tool.

In researching I’m looking for a way to measure from canyon to canyon for shooting across distances.

Just for clarification, are you saying the line tool measures distance on the ground following the landscape contours ??

 

[onX Hunt]

The Line Distance Tool on the Webmap measures the line of sight distance. It does not take into account changes in elevation when showing you the distance between two points.

 

[Jethro]

I understand the line tool but from what I understand that is not a line of sight tool.

In researching I’m looking for a way to measure from canyon to canyon for shooting across distances.

The little pencil is line of sight. So that would work for you.

Another option that would work for you is the waypoint radius circle. Click on your waypoint then there is a slide toggle to turn on the radius around that waypoint.

 

[Jethro]

If you click on edit you can change the radius distance. Pic is from my phone app but works on desktop version as well

 

[Flyjunky]

Ok, thanks everyone. I was assuming the pencil tool was as if you were walking from point A to point B because it shows the elevation profile between to two points.

 

[Flyjunky]

Just for clarification, are you saying the line tool measures distance on the ground following the landscape contours ??

That’s what I always thought because it shows elevation gain/loss between those two points, so I figured it was following the ground.

 

[Flyjunky]

Thanks for the help everyone and clearing that up for me.

 

[speedyjay400]

I love this app...it's so great and I am still discovering new thing you can do with it.