Measurement Using Ellipse; Measurement Using Trace - GE VOLUSON 730Pro Basic User Manual

Basic Measurements
13.3.1

Measurement using Ellipse

1. Select the [Ellipse] item.
2. Position the cursor on the perimeter of the shape to be measured. Press the right or left trackball
key [Set] to fix the mark. A second cursor appears.
3. Move the second cursor (to form the appropriate ellipse) and press the right trackball key again
[Set]. To re-adjust the start point, press the upper trackball key [Change] before completing the
measurement. It alternates the control from one cursor to the other. An ellipse appears the axis of
which is defined by these two points.
4. Adjust the width of the ellipse by the trackball and press the right trackball key [Set].
Remarks:
•
The measurement results are displayed on the screen.
• A new cursor will appear. If necessary, continue to measure another circumference and area in the
same manner.
13.3.2

Measurement using Trace

1. Select the [Trace] item.
2. Move the cursor to the start of the measurement and press the right or left trackball key [Set] to
fix the mark. A second cursor appears.
3. Move the second cursor around the shape to be measured.
When the second cursor is near the initial cursor position, or if you press the right trackball key,
the trace is automatically completed by a straight line.
Remarks:
•
The area and circumference measurement values are displayed in the results on the screen.
•
A new cursor will appear. If necessary, continue to measure another circumference and area in the
same manner.
13-6
To measure circumference and area using Ellipse:
To measure circumference and area using Trace:
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