Distance
If you wish to measure distances for which there is not already a Line object:
•Click Measure a Line button 
•This will activate the drawing function. Draw the distance you want to measure on the map. This can be multi-segmented.
•Click Stop Drawing button 
•The distance or length will then be displayed
•Click Stop Drawing button again and the line/s will then be removed
NOTE: You can measure multiple independent lines at the same time. After pressing the Stop Drawing, you can start drawing another line that will then measure independently.
Area
If you wish to measure an Area that is not already an object:
•Click the drop-down arrow beside the Measure button on the toolbar and select Measure Polygon 
•This has activated the draw function. Draw around the area you need to measure
•Click Stop Drawing button
•The area and perimeter will be displayed inside the object
•Click Stop Drawing button again and the object/s will then be removed
NOTE: You can measure multiple separate areas at the same time. After pressing the Stop Drawing button, you can then start drawing another area that will then measure independently.
