Analyze & Understand

Measure and Inspect

Measure distance and area, inspect feature attributes, and use light analytics without leaving the map.

Updated 2026-08-156 minutes read
Before you begin
  • An open project with visible layers

Start with the lightest tool that answers the question before opening heavier spatial workflows.

Measure

  1. Open the map toolbar measurement tools.
  2. Choose distance or area.
  3. Click the path or polygon you need to measure.
  4. Read the result in the measurement UI and clear when finished.

Use measurements for quick checks, not as a substitute for survey-grade field work.

Inspect features

  1. Select a feature on the map or from a spatial selection.
  2. Open the attribute / inspection panel.
  3. Confirm identifiers, key fields, and geometry context against your expectation.

For deeper row validation across an entire dataset, move to Data Store.

Layer summaries

When available, use layer analytics on the active data to summarize counts or numeric fields without exporting the layer.

Next steps

FAQ

When should I use Data Store instead of map inspection?
When you need systematic field and row validation, schema checks, or downstream readiness — not a single feature glance.