When drawing your safe zones (geofences) there are multiple tools to help ensure it is accurate to the information in your safe work pack. The ruler tool on the Dashboard allows you to draw to cm accuracy in a safe working area.
The ruler tool is also available on the Live map tab, and the map overview so you can precisely measure distances on each view.
For example: use the ruler tool to measure 2m away from an open line or measure how far away a marker board is from its planned location.
What can I use the ruler tool for?
There are multiple ways to use the ruler tool:
Measure the distance away from an open line for safe working limits
Check the size/length of the safe working area
To easily 'snap' around a curved safe zone for the accuracy of your geofence
Measure distances between key features of the site/infrastructure
Check if protective equipment is placed accurately in line with the regulations
Project reviewers can check safe working distances have been planned correctly
How to use the ruler tool to draw accurate safe zones
💡 Tended tip: press the "R" key on your keyboard when you're on the site planning page, and this will quickly enable the ruler tool
Log in to the Tended Dashboard.
Navigate to the project you would like to add a safe zone to or create a project.
Open a pre-existing site or create one.
Click on the 'Ruler' icon from the left-hand side. This is third from the bottom and looks like a small ruler.
Click on the point you want to measure on the map, and click again when the ruler is at your desired distance and angle.
Repeat as many times as you need to ensure your entire safe area can be drawn in the correct distance away from an area of danger.
💡 Tended Tip: We recommend you do this at regular intervals along a track edge, to ensure the best accuracy and to help follow a curved track. You can then 'snap' your safe zone to these lines for quick safe zone creation.
How to use the ruler tool on the live map view
Head to the "Live map" tab, within any project on the Dashboard
Then, from the right hand side of the map click on the ruler icon
Click on the map where you want to measure from, and click again on the location of where you want to measure to
To delete a ruler from the map, click the trash icon that's just above the ruler icon
Click on the ruler you want to delete and it will be removed from the map
Any questions or issues?
We're here to help! Simply pop us an email at support@tended.co.uk, WhatsApp us on +44 (0) 7713682625 or chat with us via the help button at the corner of this page or within the Dashboard 😊