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Aligning to the object – Juniper Systems ikeGPS User Manual

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Quick Start Guide 10

Aligning to the Object

Before you can measure an object, you need to set the surface’s

perspective by outlining a large rectangle on it. This identifies the angle

from which your photo was taken. Your target must be or must contain a

rectangular shape so that the object can be aligned.

1 In the Edit screen,

will be

selected by default.

A rectangular shape will appear over

your target.

2 Drag the green circles of the

rectangular shape to align them

to the extreme corners of the

rectangle on your object.

• Here you are simply aligning to the

surface or plane of your object.

You are not measuring your object

precisely unless your object’s shape

fits within the rectangular shape. If it

does fit in the rectangular shape,

then the measurements shown will

be those of your object.

• Use the zoom window to help you

align the green circles precisely to

the corners of your object.

• You may also use your fingers to

Pinch & Zoom on the photo to better

view the object. To enter Pinch

& Zoom mode, the should be

unselected.