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Indirect measurements allow the user to measure objects that don’t have easy targets. A common use of this feature is measuring the width of a house from the street. The easiest method requires the user to stand in front of the house, in line with (perpendicular to) one end of the wall being measured. The user takes one measurement to the far end of the wall, and a second measurement to the near end of the wall. Both measurements must be taken from exactly the same point. The length of the wall is calculated and shown on the display. This method is the first triangulation option on the Disto. A more accurate method uses 3 measurements. The user is able to stand anywhere in front of the house, between the ends. The first measurement is taken to the left end, a second measurement is taken perpendicular to the house, directly in front of the user, and the third measurement is taken to the right end of the house. All three measurements must be taken from exactly the same point. The Disto c
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