#Use ruler on google maps download#

It’s one of the top points in deciding to download an app. This is quite literally the fine line between an “app” and a SCAM.Īpple must remove this app or bump it down on the search results and allow other, more consumer-friendly applications with more functionality, appear closer to the top.Īpple, IOS users often look at the star-rating when searching for an app. The fact that this app has so many positive reviews, brings it to the top of the search screen in the App Store. To devs: I recommend a better way to implement your “pro” version, one that does not disrupt the entire function of this app. You can calculate the length of a path, running route, fence, border, or the perimeter of any object that appears on a google map. Then draw a route by clicking on the starting point, followed by all the subsequent points you want to measure. But for other users in US who don’t actively use CM, this can be highly impractical and you must pay to be able to measure in inches. First zoom in, or enter the address of your starting point. google-maps-ruler uses UMD, so it works in CommonJS, AMD and browser environments. Download from GitHub and include dist/google-maps-ruler.js or dist/ in your app.

#Use ruler on google maps install#

This ruler only measures in CM, which is not bad. Use bower install google-maps-ruler to install this package. Enable Ruler in Google Maps - Android WideFide 13.7K subscribers Subscribe 2 4.9K views 10 years ago From: Google Maps on Android (Galaxy S3, to be specific) showing how. 10-15 secs of measuring and 10 secs of a pixelated screen prompting you to upgrade.

#Use ruler on google maps upgrade#

There is a set amount of SECONDS that you can measure for before the ruler becomes pixelated and you are prompted to upgrade or wait 10 seconds before you can continue measuring. And developer, if you are reading this, go stick your head in a trash can, delete this app, and never make anything again, because you WILL mess it up. How did this app even get 2-star ratings? After 30 seconds, I just deleted this stupid waste of my time. EXCUSE ME? I used it for 3 seconds! How did I exceed any limit? Just thinking about this freaking app makes me want to hurl. Buy the upgrade to cancel this limit or wait 20 seconds. Then, after 3 seconds of using the so-called “ruler”, a message popped up: measure time “exceeded”. I first downloaded it just to use for homework, but after opening it for 2 seconds, a purchase ad came on, and I pressed “cancel”.

#Use ruler on google maps free#

What the hell? Also, just seeing that this trash “app” actually is only free when you use it for 3 seconds is completely outrageous! It’s not even worth your time and money, and I have no idea why there are so many good reviews on this thing. The totality of the line is shown at the final endpoint of the measurement line.Ok, starting with the fact that this thing is not even that accurate, and even to use it for more than 5 seconds will cost me 5 dollars?! Right click on the start point of your measurement, then click Measure distance.Īdjust the start point dot (if needed) and then click the endpoint to complete your measurement.Īdditionally, you can continue adding points to your measurement by clicking additional spots on the map. Open Google Maps and navigate to the area you want to measure. You can get a measurement in three clicks. Need to map a run? This is perfect as you can add multiple measurement points that all add to an overall total. Outside the classroom, working on facility projects is much easier when you can pull up a map and get a rough estimate of the size of a field or determine if the open area you have set aside for construction is truly conducive. In math, getting measurements of popular places and then finding the area or converting that measurement to metric could be easy exercises. In the classroom, it could be useful in social studies when determining the distance between cities, or the overall distance that settlers traveled. Click the end point (or second point) to create a direct line from the original. There are lots of potential uses for this tool. Right-click the starting point and select 'Measure distance.' Select Measure distance on the bottom of the menu. I tried it zoomed into my home address and measured my property line, which I have a survey for, and it was extremely accurate. Essentially, it is a ruler for Google Maps that you can specify the exact start and end point – anywhere on Google Maps. I thought it was something that many people probably didn't know existed but could probably find very useful.

I found this feature on accident when I was experimenting with creating Geocaching in Google Maps.