Other than the geometric representation, we need to associate with each feature other information such as its length and area. In this chapter, we will take a look at some of the information stored with the features. It should be noted, however, that the amount and nature of this information are quite different from one GIS to another.

Earlier we used the Information icon on the CARIS Panel to highlight a feature. That command also displays information about features.

 

 

 

 

 

Display information about a line.

1.  Centre at (288658, 740417) and draw with a scale of 1:400.

2.  Click on the Information icon on the CARIS Panel. 

3.  Point at the line.

(288658, 740417), 1:400

4.  It will be highlighted.

5.  The Line Information Panel will show immediately. 

6.  Click on the More...button  to show the Full Line Information Panel.

7.  After you have finished reading the information, click on the OK button  to return to the short panel.  Then click on the Esc or Q button to exit from this command.