[Android] Planimeter Update v4.3.1: design and stability improvements

We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.

[Android] New "Distance and Bearing" feature in Planimeter v4.3 - adding points on the map via length and angle inputs.

Distance and Bearing dialog

Planimeter v4.3.0 for Android introduces new way of adding points to Google Maps for measurements. 

Planimeter users have been asking for an option to add points via length and angle inputs (like in Autocad). Now this feature is available from location provider list (green button) under "Distance & Brg".

With this feature you can quickly lay out any shape on the map with exact dimensions and orientation; measure regular polygons on a map surface with couple clicks.

How it works: 

- select "Distance & Brg" using green button

- add start point,  otherwise last point will be used as a start point

- make a SHORT /  LONG touch on "My location" button to call input dialog

- enter exact distance and angle / bearing

- CHECK, if you want to use relative angle (calculated  from the direction to the last point, opposite to the direction to the North.

- use +/- buttons to add or remove points 

Please watch the video below that demonstrates key moments of using the new feature:

We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.

[iOS] Millimeter Pro - reached the top 10 apps in the Utilities category in App Store Europe.

The Angle Mode in Partometer app on Android has been improved v4.5 update. [VIDEO]

New Partometer update v4.5 brings requested improvement to the Angle Mode. Now you can measure angles that are not visible or partially visible on the screen. It is achieved with the new option of using two independent (not connected) rulers for angle measurements.

The pictures below demonstrates how the new feature can be used:

Angle Mode in Partometer v4.5

For example, the new feature can be applied for the pipe bend estimation. If the diameter of a pipe is known, it can be used as a scale reference. Then bend angle and bend radius are easy to measure using the app. 

Important condition for accurate measurements here is to keep object plane parallel to the camera plane to avoid picture distortion.

Watch the demo video below and let us know if you have any suggestions or comments:

*Also the button panel has been extended with the menu button for the Samsung users who had issues with reaching different measurement modes.

Planimeter update on Android v4.2.0: drop a pin with a label at an exact location and quickly share Google Maps link.

Sharing pin with label

Notes Mode in Planimeter gets even more useful and handy features. 

Initially this mode has been introduced with ability to bookmark your favorite locations or landmarks, to add and edit labels, to share and export a KML file with your records. Then the mode has been extended with useful navigation feature, where a user can be quickly switched to Google Maps to get directions to any selected pin on the map. 

Now v4.2.0 brings you the convenience of sharing a single point with attached label as a text message, where included Google Maps link can be opened on mobile or desktop browsers.

Check out the demo video and let us know if you have any suggestions or comments.

[Android] Notes Mode in Planimeter v4.1.0 allows navigation to selected point.

Planimeter v4.1.0 for Android extends recently introduced Notes Mode with a new feature. Now along with the ability to attach, edit and share notes for each point you can quickly switch to Google Maps and navigate to selected point. This feature comes in handy when you use Planimeter as a mapping tool and need to find directions quickly and navigate to any point from your Planimeter records.

Now you don’t have to look for a point address or coordinates, just switch to Notes Mode and touch a pin on your map. In the popped up dialog select Directions button and you will be brought to Google Maps, where desired route can be selected. You can check directions there and start navigation*.

*please make sure GPS and other settings, required for Google Maps navigation, are enabled on your device and supported in your location.

Please watch below how quickly it works and how useful it is.

We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.

New Notes Mode in Planimeter v4.0.0 for Android.

Android version of Planimeter has been updated with requested Notes Mode.  This mode allows you to add notes for each pin or view / edit previously attached notes.

This feature can be very useful for  mapping,  route or trail planning, address records, fields fertilizing and crop planning, road repairing  and many other tasks, that benefit from adding extra info or description to your measurements or pin layout.

Measurements with attached notes can be saved as KML locally or shared by e-mail. You can always view and edit notes in Planimeter, but you can also see them when importing Planimeter KML file to Google Earth mobile or desktop application.

Planimeter KML file with notes imported to Google Earth desktop application.

How it works: 

(!) Attached notes are visible only if Notes Mode selected to keep other modes clean and convenient for measurements.

Drop pin with note:

- switch to Notes Mode
- add pins on the map as in Touch Mode
- write a note in the dialog that pops up after the pin dropped on the map*

Edit or add note to existing pin:

- switch to Notes Mode
- touch a note / pin you want to edit 
- write / edit a note in popped-up dialog

* You won't be prompted to add notes in Edit and GPS Tracking  modes. If Address search has been used to add a point, address line automatically suggested as a note.

We have requests from users, who willing to pay more for having specific extra features in the app, but we try to keep the price of Planimeter relatively low and affordable for majority of mobile users. Those users, who just need core measurement functions, can start with the basic version, available on the market. Extra paid features are offered in the app, if you want to customize and extend basic functionality of the application. Notes Mode is one of such paid features. 

By purchasing extra features you are also helping us to support Planimeter and contributing to further app development and improvements. 

We hope Notes Mode is an interesting addition to Planimeter toolbox and we are looking forward to your feedback and comments.