Calculate distance along a path taking slope into account
Lee
Global Mapper User
Hi, is it possible to calculate a true distance along a path that goes up up and down hills? I have contours and dem data with a shapefile. I have GM10 and cannot seem to get a correct result from it. Before I upgrade, is this possible and can someone point me in the right direction please?
(I am involved in a walking event and last year complaints were made that my total distance was out by some distance! I would like to provide more accurate distance measurements as the walk goes over a few mountains.)
Thanks in advance,
Lee
(I am involved in a walking event and last year complaints were made that my total distance was out by some distance! I would like to provide more accurate distance measurements as the walk goes over a few mountains.)
Thanks in advance,
Lee
Comments
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Lee,
Yes, in newer versions you can use the 3D path profile tool and get the path details from the Options menu of that dialog to see the 3D length over the path surface.
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thanks,
Mike
Global Mapper Guru
gmsupport@bluemarblegeo.com
http://www.globalmapper.com
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