1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Box.
2. In the image, click and then draw a box of a desired size. The tool is labeled with a
3. To move the tool, click and hold the tool label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To resize the tool, click and hold one of the corners of the box in the image, and then
5. To configure Settings for the tool, click
next to the tool in the Active measure-
ments section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
5.1. To change the label of the tool, change the Box name.
5.2. To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum,
and Average check boxes.
5.3. Use the Local options to adjust the temperature scale according to the tem-
peratures of the tool. For more information, see section 10.4.10 Adjusting the
temperature scale, page 28.
5.4. To display how much of the tool is covered by an isotherm, select the Iso
check box. This setting is only applicable if you have selected a color alarm
(isotherm). For more information, see section 10.4.5.2 Isotherms, page 25.
5.5. To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 24.
6. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 20.
7. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.
10.4.1.3 Measurement mask
Use the measurement mask tool to capture and measure more complex shapes in the
image, for example the outlines of an electrical switch. It is possible to have up to ten
masks and boxes at the same time. Note that one mask can contain one or several differ-
ent shapes. However, only one Maximum, one Minimum, and one Average temperature
will be displayed for the mask.
To add a measurement mask tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Measurement mask.
2. In the image, click to insert the starting point of the mask. Move the pointer and click
to insert the next point. Continue until you have the captured the desired shape. Fin-
ish by clicking the starting point. The tool is labeled with a number, and it is also dis-
played in the Active measurements section.