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What measurement types does BidScreen XL support?

Count, Section Length (two-point line), Continuous Length (multi-point with arcs), Area, plus negative-mask deducts. To draw curves, activate the takeoff, press Alt+A on the curved segment, click the apex, then click where the curve ends. Press Enter to close one length and start a new one in the same takeoff session.
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