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LengthCalculator

Calculates the length of a feature and adds it as a new attribute.

Using this transformer on a polygon will produce the polygon's perimeter.

To calculate the partial length of a feature, use the LengthToPointCalculator.

To calculate the distance from the start of the line to each vertex, use the MeasureGenerator.

Parameters

Editing Transformer Parameters

Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.

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