Instructions for the map viewer

A description of the functionality of the mapping window is included below. For further information on specific questions see the frequently asked questions page or contact the INCP project manager.

The map viewer is composed of four main panels.

The panel to the left is the toolbar.
See the table below for a description of each of the tools on the toolbar.
The panel in the centre is the main map window. To make your map as large as possible, maximise the size of your browser window and if necessary, increase the size of your computer screen resolution.
The panel on the right toggles the display of the Table of Contents and map legend.
The table of contents lists all of the layers that are able to be viewed at the visible scale. On this screen you can turn the display of a layer on or off and set the active layer.
The panel below the main map window is the information panel where results from using the identify button are displayed.

Tool
Help Description

Toggle between Legend and Table of Contents

The Table of Contents (TOC) lists all the available layers on the map. The display can be toggled to display either the TOC or the map legend. The check box next to each layer indicates whether the layer is currently drawn on the map or not. Only layers viewable at the current display scale will be shown in the legend.

Toggle Overview Map

An overview map of the ACT can be displayed in the top left of map window (inset map). The overview map includes a red box to indicate current map detail extent. This inset map can be toggled on/off by using the same button.

Zooming in

Click the Zoom In button the Tools toolbar.
Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click once to zoom in around that point (this will double the current magnification).
Alternatively, click and drag a rectangle defining the area you want to zoom in.

Zooming out

Click Zoom Out button on the Tools toolbar.
Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click once to zoom out around that point (this will halve the current magnification).
Alternatively, click and drag a rectangle defining the area you want to zoom out on.

Zoom To Full Map Extent

This will reset the map extent to cover all of the layers.

Zoom To Active Layer Extent

This will reset map extent to cover the full extent of the features in active layer. The active layer can be idenitified by viewing the TOC.

Back To Last Map Extent

This will reset map scale and extent to that of the previous zoom.

Pan

Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click and drag the pointer to pan the map. After panning, the map extent will have moved in the drag direction.

Pan to [North, South, East, West]

Click the relevant Pan to button on the Tools toolbar. The map extent will be moved in the direction of arrow with 10% overlap to previous extent.

Identifying all at a location

Click the Identify Features button on the Tools toolbar.
Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click at the map location to be queried.

Measuring Distance

Click the Measure Distance button on the toolbar to measure the direct distance between two points.
Click the Measure button on the Tools toolbar.
Use the mouse pointer to draw a line representing the distance you want to measure. The line can have more than one line segment. ie. the tool will report both current and total segments distance.

Clear Selection

This tool allows users to remove any distance measurement from the map display.

Print

This tool will bring up a new window with the same map detail as seen in the map panel. A locality map and a legend will also be included. Use your browser's print button to print this new page.

Tool	Help Description
	Toggle between Legend and Table of Contents
	The Table of Contents (TOC) lists all the available layers on the map. The display can be toggled to display either the TOC or the map legend. The check box next to each layer indicates whether the layer is currently drawn on the map or not. Only layers viewable at the current display scale will be shown in the legend.
	Toggle Overview Map
	An overview map of the ACT can be displayed in the top left of map window (inset map). The overview map includes a red box to indicate current map detail extent. This inset map can be toggled on/off by using the same button.
	Zooming in
	Click the Zoom In button the Tools toolbar. Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click once to zoom in around that point (this will double the current magnification). Alternatively, click and drag a rectangle defining the area you want to zoom in.
	Zooming out
	Click Zoom Out button on the Tools toolbar. Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click once to zoom out around that point (this will halve the current magnification). Alternatively, click and drag a rectangle defining the area you want to zoom out on.
	Zoom To Full Map Extent
	This will reset the map extent to cover all of the layers.
	Zoom To Active Layer Extent
	This will reset map extent to cover the full extent of the features in active layer. The active layer can be idenitified by viewing the TOC.
	Back To Last Map Extent
	This will reset map scale and extent to that of the previous zoom.
	Pan
	Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click and drag the pointer to pan the map. After panning, the map extent will have moved in the drag direction.
	Pan to [North, South, East, West]
	Click the relevant Pan to button on the Tools toolbar. The map extent will be moved in the direction of arrow with 10% overlap to previous extent.
	Identifying all at a location
	Click the Identify Features button on the Tools toolbar. Move the mouse pointer over the map display and click at the map location to be queried.
	Measuring Distance
	Click the Measure Distance button on the toolbar to measure the direct distance between two points. Click the Measure button on the Tools toolbar. Use the mouse pointer to draw a line representing the distance you want to measure. The line can have more than one line segment. ie. the tool will report both current and total segments distance.
	Clear Selection
	This tool allows users to remove any distance measurement from the map display.
	Print
	This tool will bring up a new window with the same map detail as seen in the map panel. A locality map and a legend will also be included. Use your browser's print button to print this new page.