How do I draw and measure areas?

Draw shapes around areas you need to measure and the tool calculates square footage automatically.

To draw a measurement area:

1. Select the "Spaces" measurement tool from the left sidebar
2. Select the best tool in the panel footer: Pen, Draw, Rectangle, Ellipse
3. If using the Pen tool, click to place your first point at a corner of the area
4. Click to place additional points around the perimeter of the area
5. Continue clicking to trace the complete boundary
6. Click your starting point again to close the shape, or double-click to auto-close
7. The area will fill with color and display the calculated square footage

To draw accurate measurements:

• Click at each corner or direction change
• Zoom in for precision on tight corners
• Follow property lines, edges, or boundaries closely
• Work clockwise or counterclockwise consistently
• Take your time - accuracy matters for estimates

After drawing an area:

• The square footage displays automatically
• Click the area to select it
• Edit points by dragging them to adjust boundaries
• Add points by clicking on the edge line
• Delete points by selecting them and pressing backspace
• Classify the area type (turf, mulch, hardscape, etc.)

Tips:

• Start with the largest areas first
• Draw separate shapes for different material types
• Overlap is okay - the tool can handle it
• You can draw as many areas as needed
• Use the zoom tool to get close for detailed edges