Adding Maps

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Maps are part of a context (collection of maps). A map consists of one or more layers (and/or group layer). By configuring maps you can determine the following:

The extent of the map and underlying layers;
Which predefined scales should be available in the Geoide Viewer for zooming and printing;
Which coordinate systems can be applied;
Whether redlining can be used in the map. If redlining is activated, you can take notes on the map, without affecting the map. This is similar to taking notes on a transparent sheet that lies on a physical map. While printing, the notes are printed with the map.

Steps

These steps describe the configuration of maps.

1. Start the Geoide Author

2. Click the tab Contexts & Maps and select the context where the map should be added.

3. Select the folder Maps; the buttons to add maps appear under the tree. You can create a new map or add an existing map.

4. To add a new map, click the Map + button. The New map window opens.

5. Fill in the fields.

> Help with Map Properties

6. Click on OK to confirm the creation of the new map

The new map, including an empty folder Layers appears in the tree.

7. Click Save at the bottom screen of the Geoide Author to save the changes on the server.

8. You can proceed with adding layers to the new map.

> Add Layers.

Working with multiple maps

If you have created more than one map, it is necessary to add the MapPickerButton to the Geoide Viewer. If you click on this button in the Geoide Viewer, a list of available maps are displayed in the corresponding context. You can then select a map from the list to display in the Geoide Viewer.