18Aug 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

Planimeter – GPS Area Measure Guide.

Android, Area Measure, Planimeter
Planimeter GuideFree Planimeter Guide is available on Google Play. From this guide you can learn about Planimeter interface, functionality and main features before purchasing the app. You can touch any button on main screen to read its description and tips. Don't hesitate to contact support@vistechprojects.com with any questions.This guide presented in English, Russian, Portuguese and German.
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05Aug 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

[Android] Planimeter – GPS Area Measure localized into German. Planimeter auf Deutsch.

Android, Planimeter
Planimeter in GermanAndroid version of Planimeter has been updated to v4.4.0. with new supported language. By popular demand the app has been translated into German. If you see errors or misspellings, please report to us. Your feedback and help will be very much appreciated.Localization in other languages will be considered as well. If you want to see the app in your native language and willing to help, please contact us.
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09Jul 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

[Android] New “Distance and Bearing” feature in Planimeter v4.3 – adding points on the map via length and angle inputs.

Android, Android Apps, Google Play, Planimeter
Distance and Bearing dialogPlanimeter v4.3.0 for Android introduces new way of adding points to Google Maps for measurements. Planimeter users have been asking for an option to add points via length and angle inputs (like in Autocad). Now this feature is available from location provider list (green button) under "Distance & Brg".With this feature you can quickly lay out any shape on the map with exact dimensions and orientation; measure regular polygons on a map surface with couple clicks.How it works: - select "Distance & Brg" using green button- add start point,  otherwise last point will be used as a start point- make a SHORT /  LONG touch on "My location" button to call input dialog- enter exact distance and angle / bearing- CHECK, if you want to use relative angle (calculated  from the…
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22May 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

[Android] Notes Mode in Planimeter v4.1.0 allows navigation to selected point.

Google Maps, Navigation, Planimeter
Planimeter v4.1.0 for Android extends recently introduced Notes Mode with a new feature. Now along with the ability to attach, edit and share notes for each point you can quickly switch to Google Maps and navigate to selected point. This feature comes in handy when you use Planimeter as a mapping tool and need to find directions quickly and navigate to any point from your Planimeter records.Now you don’t have to look for a point address or coordinates, just switch to Notes Mode and touch a pin on your map. In the popped up dialog select Directions button and you will be brought to Google Maps, where desired route can be selected. You can check directions there and start navigation*.*please make sure GPS and other settings, required for Google Maps…
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17Apr 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

New Notes Mode in Planimeter v4.0.0 for Android.

Android, Area Measure, Mapping, Planimeter
Android version of Planimeter has been updated with requested Notes Mode.  This mode allows you to add notes for each pin or view / edit previously attached notes.This feature can be very useful for  mapping,  route or trail planning, address records, fields fertilizing and crop planning, road repairing  and many other tasks, that benefit from adding extra info or description to your measurements or pin layout.Measurements with attached notes can be saved as KML locally or shared by e-mail. You can always view and edit notes in Planimeter, but you can also see them when importing Planimeter KML file to Google Earth mobile or desktop application.Planimeter KML file with notes imported to Google Earth desktop application.How it works: (!) Attached notes are visible only if Notes Mode selected to keep other modes clean and convenient for measurements.Drop pin…
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09Mar 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

Planimeter – GPS Area Measure for Android. Tradução para Português.

Android, Farm, Planimeter
Android version of Planimeter has been updated to v3.9.1. By popular demand Planimeter has been translated into Portuguese language.We would like to thank Leandro Sousa for the translation, help and support!Localization in other popular languages will be considered as well. If you want to see the app in your native language and willing to help, please contact us.
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06Mar 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

Planimeter – GPS Area Measure for Android localized into Russian. Планиметр на русском языке.

Android, Planimeter
Planimeter in RussianAndroid version of Planimeter has been updated to v3.9.0. Along with small fixes to recently reported issue in sharing feature we have also added new localization. By popular demand Planimeter has been translated into Russian language.Localization in other popular languages will be considered as well. If you want to see the app in your native language and willing to help, please contact us.
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02Mar 2015 by VTP.Author 7 Comments

Planimeter on Android: Interactive Guide has been introduced in v3.8.9.

Android, Android Apps, Planimeter
Planimeter on Android has been updated with new Interactive Guide that contains short description of main  app features and controls.How it works: - open Help from option menu - swipe right or left to cycle through the guide in any directionOR - touch any control on the screen to see its description and continue moving through the guide from this pointLet us know if you find the new guide helpful or if you have any questions regarding the app.
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06Feb 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

New Magnifying Glass (zoom) feature in Touch and Drawing Modes improves usability and accuracy of “Planimeter – GPS Area Measure” on Android

Android, Planimeter
Zoom feature (Magnifying Glass), recently introduced only in Edit Mode , is available in Touch and Drawing  Modes now. It improves usability and accuracy of Planimeter on Android by showing a touch region hidden under your finger and by zooming in an  exact spot on the map where  a pin is about to be dropped. How it works: - make sure Magnifying Glass is enabled in the app settings.- touch the map and hold your finger to pull up the Magnifying Glass in Touch Mode- move your finger, see zoomed area under it and drop a pin at a desired location.The video below demonstrates two ways  to place pins for field marking and measurement. As you can see,  new feature helps users to avoid extra pin adjustment and to be even more efficient while getting…
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