Phone & Tablet Measuring
Measure paving jobs from your phone or tablet while you are on site, in the truck, or away from the office.
Touch Gestures
ProPaving uses standard touch gestures for map interaction:
Mobile Interface
On phones and tablets, the interface adapts for touch:
Bottom Toolbar
Drawing tools move to the bottom of the screen for easier thumb access. Buttons are larger for touch accuracy.
Swipe-Up Sheet
The Measurements Panel becomes a bottom sheet you can drag up to see your measurements and totals.
Larger Touch Targets
All buttons and interactive elements are sized for finger taps, not mouse clicks.
Collapsible Panels
Panels can be collapsed to maximize map space for drawing.
Drawing on Mobile
- Select a drawing tool from the bottom toolbar
- Tap to place points around the area or along the line
- Watch the point counter to see how many points you've placed
- Tap "Finish" when you're done (or tap the first point for polygons)
- Tap "Cancel" to discard and start over
Tip: Use two fingers to pan while drawing. Single-finger drags will place points if you're in drawing mode.
Device Recommendations
Tablets (Recommended)
- Larger screen for detailed work
- Better precision for point placement
- Easier to see full parking lots
- Great for field use
Phones
- Good for quick field measurements
- Reviewing existing projects
- Small screen limits precision
- Consider refining on desktop
Tips for Mobile
Zoom In Before Drawing
Zooming to level 18-20 gives you better precision for placing points on mobile.
Use Address Search
Navigating by address is faster than panning across the map.
Rough Measurements First
Draw approximate shapes on mobile, then refine on desktop for precision.
Use Your Location
When on-site, tap "Locate Me" to center the map on your position instantly.
Collapse Panels
Minimize the measurement sheet while drawing to see more of the map.
Measure From Your Phone
Download ProPaving to carry your measuring workflow with you:
- On-site measuring: Open a job, search the address, and mark pavement while you are there
- Truck-to-office workflow: Check quantities in the field, then finish reports from the desktop
- Phone-friendly controls: Draw, pan, zoom, and review measurements without fighting a laptop screen
- One ProPaving account: Projects stay connected across mobile and web