[OSM-newbies] JOSM - How do I use the measurement tool

[Willi]

On 25. Feb 2011 22:26 Iain Simpson [iainsimpson at ntlworld.com] wrote

> I want to measure areas & distances on the map but am not sure of the 
> best way. I've installed the measurement plugin (but it's not tagged as 
> being there although JOSM says everything is up to date).

I've added a short description to the wiki. I hope it's of some help.
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM/Plugins/measurement

Happy mapping
Willi