19Jul 2014 by VTP.Author No Comments

“Planimeter – GPS Area Measure” with new Magnifying Glass / Zoom feature – even more accurate measurements on Google Maps.

Android, Area Measure, Distance Measure, Google Maps, GPS, Measure On Map, Planimeter
Update v3.8.0 for “Planimeter - GPS Area Measure” on Android features Magnifying Glass option in Edit Mode.This feature comes in handy when you need to adjust pins accurately on the map  while working in Edit Mode. It solves the problem with fingers blocking a view while editing your measurements  and also brings some extra zoom for more accurate pin placement.Magnifying Glass option is available in Preferences and  enabled by default in the latest version of the app.See a short video how the new zoom feature helps to place pins on Google Maps accurately:
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14Jul 2014 by VTP.Author No Comments

“Planimeter – GPS Area Measure” Update v.3.7.4: KML Export to Google Earth improved with DMS Format fix.

Android, Area, Distance, Geo-Coordinate, KML, Land Survey, Planimeter
"Planimeter - GPS area measure"  app for Android has been updated with a fix for Geo-coordinates  format recorded in KML file.Now when clicking on a pin in Planimeter KML file ( imported into Google Earth or Google Maps), you can see correct DMS coordinates of a point along with related measurement information.
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12Jul 2014 by VTP.Author No Comments

Pupil Distance Meter on iOS: new approach for accuracy improvement

Android, Camera Measure, iOS, Pupil Distance Meter
Our Pupil Distance Meter (PDM) app is currently available on both platforms Android and iOS. Though  these two apps are named the same they use different methods for PD calculation.We have listened to feedback from Android users and have updated the app webpage with guide and tips how to improve measurements accuracy. The method used in the Android version is sensitive to measurement conditions and requires proper head and reference position and very accurate rulers adjustment. Although the app does image processing and quick automatic measurements, sometimes it is necessary  to correct rulers position manually.However the app users tend to use the PDM without browsing the guide and following important tips. For such app lack of attention to the details usually causes misunderstanding of the measurement procedure and inaccuracy in calculations.Based on…
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09Jul 2014 by VTP.Author No Comments

Measurements on Google Maps using Planimeter App

Android, Google Earth, Google Maps, Planimeter
Areas, distances and angles can be quickly measured on Google Maps using Android phones and tablets with “Planimeter - GPS area measure” App.Planimeter has a wide range of features that makes it a good choice for amateurs and professionals. The app is used in such areas as farming, road building and coating, construction and planning, solar cell panels installation, real estate, etc."This is a must have tool if you have any reason to use geographical area or distance measurements.""Great! This application is awesome. I use it all the time on the go to calculate acreage and distance for new fields. I would recommend this to any farmer or custom harvester."Key FeaturesUnits and Formats Measurement results (distance and area) can be presented in metric or imperial units. Meters, kilometers, feet, yards, miles,…
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