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The ''Data Toolbar'' contain tools to query or obtain data. Whether the toolbar appears at startup is set in the [[SMS:Preferences#Toolbars|''Preferences'']] dialog. The following tools are available:
The ''Data Toolbar'' contain tools to query or obtain data. Whether the toolbar appears at startup is set in the [[SMS:Preferences#Toolbars|''Preferences'']] dialog. The following tools are available:
===Measure Tool===
===Measure Tool===
The '''Measure Tool''' [[Image:Measure_tool.bmp|20 px]] is used to measure distances interactively. When clicking in the graphics window, a line will show the distance being measured and the [[SMS:Help or Status Window#Coordinates Bar|''Coordinates Bar'']] will show the total numerical value. The units used to report the measured distance is specified on the ''Toolbars'' tab of the [[SMS:Preferences#Toolbars|''Preferences '']] dialog.
The '''Measure Tool''' [[Image:Measure_tool.png]] is used to measure distances interactively. When clicking in the graphics window, a line will show the distance being measured and the [[SMS:Help or Status Window#Coordinates Bar|''Coordinates Bar'']] will show the total numerical value. The units used to report the measured distance is specified on the ''Toolbars'' tab of the [[SMS:Preferences#Toolbars|''Preferences '']] dialog.
 
===Get Data Tool===
===Get Data Tool===
The '''Get Data Tool''' [[Image:Get_data_tool.bmp|20 px]] is used to specify the location of interest for obtaining data using the [[Import_from_Web|import from web]] feature. Click and drag in the main graphics window to specify the area to be downloaded.
The '''Get Data Tool''' [[Image:Get_data_tool.bmp|20 px]] is used to specify the location of interest for obtaining data using the [[Import_from_Web|import from web]] feature. Click and drag in the main graphics window to specify the area to be downloaded.

Revision as of 14:18, 18 May 2016

The Data Toolbar contain tools to query or obtain data. Whether the toolbar appears at startup is set in the Preferences dialog. The following tools are available:

Measure Tool

The Measure Tool File:Measure tool.png is used to measure distances interactively. When clicking in the graphics window, a line will show the distance being measured and the Coordinates Bar will show the total numerical value. The units used to report the measured distance is specified on the Toolbars tab of the Preferences dialog.

Get Data Tool

The Get Data Tool File:Get data tool.bmp is used to specify the location of interest for obtaining data using the import from web feature. Click and drag in the main graphics window to specify the area to be downloaded.

Default location of the Data Toolbar.


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