Key Terms
Coordinates - A set of numbers used in specifying the location of a point on a line, on a surface, or in space.
Extent - A view of map. An extent includes not only the geography centered on the screen, but also the level of magnification (zoom).
Layer - A set of data applied to a map. Layers can be turned on or off and multiple layers can be applied to a map at once.
The Layout
At startup, the initial extent appears along with the controls. There are six main sections (shown below).
Toolbar
Mark Up Tools
Search Panel
Map
Layer/Info Panel
Results Panel
The Toolbar
The following tools are available on the toolbar:
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Toggle Overview Map | Reveal the Overview Map in the left panel. |
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Initial Extent | Returns the map view to its default extent. |
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Previous Extent | Move backwards through your extent history. |
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Next Extent |
Move forward through your extent history. |
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Pan | Move around the map without zooming in or out. |
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Zoom In | Click and drag to create a box around the area you want to zoom in to. |
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Zoom Out | Click and drag to create a box around the area you want to zoom out to. |
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Identify Base Data Tool | Click to query information from the database. |
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Print Map | Open a new window to allow you to print your current map view, including annotations. Click the down arrow to select print size. |
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Email Map | Send a screenshot of your current map view, including annotations, to any email address. |
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Download Shapefiles | Create a zip file of the GIS data and download it to your computer. *Note: This tool only downloads the first 500 features for layers that are currently turned on. To retrieve your complete set of data, you will need to contact your county/city. |
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Download Georeferenced Image |
Create a zip file of a screenshot and world file and download it to your computer. |
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Buffer an Area of the Map | Select a feature on the map, such as a parcel, and then identify all the other features within a given distance of it. Displays a menu that lets you search by source layer, target layer, and distance. |
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Select tool | Select a single point or uses a lasso to select many points within a designated area. |
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Get Coordinates on the Map | Displays latitude and longitude and other coordinates when you click on a map location. |
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Measure an Area of the Map | Measures the length of line segments and area of polygons drawn on the map. |
Mark Up Tools
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Add Graphics | Draw line segments on the map. |
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Graphics Options | Change the graphic type, style, color, and size. |
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Edit Graphics | Edit an existing graphic. |
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Clear All Graphics |
Erase all added text and lines. |
