Information Query Tool

The Query tool provides you with data about any point or object in the 3D World. For a point on the terrain, location and elevation information is provided, while for an object, the query also displays the object’s perimeter and area. If the object selected was loaded from a layer with attribute information, the object’s attributes are also displayed.

To use the information query tool:

1.     On the Tools tab, in the Measure group, click Query.

2.     Move the cursor over any point in the 3D Window. When you move the cursor over an object, the object is highlighted.

3.     Click the left mouse button on the point or object for which you require information.

§  In the Message Bar, the longitude, latitude and altitude are displayed.

§  The Query Results dialog is displayed, showing the longitude, latitude, and elevation. When an object is selected, general information about the object and attribute information, if available, is displayed.

4.     With the Query tool selected, you can click again on any point in the terrain to find its coordinates. Repeat for as many points as you wish.

On the Tools tab, in the Measure group, click Query again to close the Information Query.