# Path

The Path option will measure the path distance between sequential points anywhere on the active map layer. Much like the Position option, it will also extract the X, Y, and Z coordinates as well as the capture time. To choose a point on the active map layer, simply activate the Path tab and click on a point on the active map layer.

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![Measuring path distance in PTH option in SpatialExplorer](/files/-LSzqgv3yFe_Oh6D0T08)

To define a path, a minimum of two points are required. The path length will be displayed in the lower left corner with units of meters. The path length is measured sequentially; this means that the length is calculated by adding the previous path length to the next path length. Adding three or more points to the path length will simply add the path distance between all points.


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