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Creating Areas in Android

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Areas allow you to create a map based on a specific area, measure the area and perimeter of a custom location, download maps based on an area, and import areas from KML. This article will show you how to create an area with Point-to-Point Mode or Freehand Mode, download maps based on an area, and import areas from KML.

Create and Measure an Area and Perimeter Using Point-to-Point Mode

1. Tap the Plus Sign icon at the bottom corner of the map screen, then tap the "Create Area" icon.

 
 
 
2. Tap where you want the first point of your area to start, and a green dot (node) will appear. If needed, you can tap and drag the node to a different location.
3.  Tap on the screen to add at least two more nodes. Once the area is created, you can continue to tap to add more nodes, or you can tap on the smaller dots between the larger green nodes to drag and re-position them.  If needed, tap the "Pencil icon" to delete a node.
Notes: 
  • View acreage and perimeter stats at the bottom of the screen.
  • Tap the Layers icon to change the map source

5. Tap Save. Here you can customize the title, color, and activity of the area if desired. 

 

 

Create and Measure an Area and Perimeter Using Freehand Mode

1. Tap the Plus Sign icon at the bottom corner of the map screen, then tap the "Create Area" icon.

 
 
 
2. Tap the Freehand Mode icon to turn on Freehand Mode.
3. Tap where you want the first point of your area to start, and a green dot will appear. If needed, you can tap and drag the dot to a different location.
4. Tap and hold the green dot while dragging it along the map draw a custom shape for an area. Note that the shape must be an enclosed shape to create a valid area.
3.  Tap Save

 

 

Download Maps Based on Areas

See Download Maps For Track, Route, or Area in Android


 

Import Areas from KML

Importing Areas using the same process as importing any other piece of data into Gaia GPS. Follow these instructions for your desired method of import: Import KML files into Gaia GPS

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