Task 2: Viewing Maps

Now that you are familiar with the GeoViewer home page, you are ready to learn how to work with the maps.

You have already practiced turning on different layers in the Layers Tab section.

Note: If you want the map view larger, change the Map Size setting on the My Profile tool   from the  Advanced Toolbar.

Zooming

To get a closer look at an area, or to move further back to get the broader view, use the zoom tools on the Main toolbar.

Note: Because of the enormous amount of data in the maps, zooming can take several seconds to complete. To shorten zoom time make sure that you are only using the layers you need to view. The more data that has to load, the longer it takes to zoom.

Panning

Use Pan from the Main Toolbar to move the map in any direction within the main window.

Overview map

Use the overview map to view your present position on the full map with a small red box.

  1. Click Advanced Toolbar to open the Advanced Toolbar.

  2. Click the Overview Map tool. The Overview Map appears in the top left corner, with your zoomed-in position on the main map marked with a little red box.

Zoom in

Pan

Bookmark a view

Zoom out