The following is a list of Geometry functions in MapAble:
Each function has a link to more detailed descriptions and applications. The ones used often in the GIS environment has short descriptions.
Geometry
CalcSquareMeters
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Function
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Calculates the area of the polygon in square meters
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Use
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To establish the size of a parcel
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CalcHectares
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Function
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Calculates the area of the polygon in hectares
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Use
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To establish the size of a parcel
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CalcLenght
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Function
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To calculate the length of a line segment in meters
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Use
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To calculate the length of roads
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CalPerimeter
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Function
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To calculate the perimeter of a polygon in meters
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Use
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To calculate the fence of a farm or erf
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CalcCentreLatitute
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Function
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To calculate the latitude of the centroid of an object
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Use
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As above
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CalcCentreLongitute
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Function
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To calculate the latitue of the centroid of an object
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Use
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As above
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