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Measure Tools

The measure tools in MetX allow users to place radius overlays on the map. These are useful for visually referencing distances between weather phenomena. The tools can be accessed via the “Measure tools” button, which opens a list of available options.



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Tool descriptions

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  • Radius: Enables the user to draw a radius around a location, displaying the radius in km and mi.
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