Each IMapS tool enables you to actively change the appearance
of your map to display the information, location and data you require.
IMaPs tools are located to the left and right of the map. Brief instructions
on how to use each tool will appear if you hover the mouse over the tool icons.
Here you will find an index of the tools available in IMapS, providing you
with brief descriptions of their function and applications.
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Legend Menu
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The legend menu operates in support of the layers menu by providing an
explanatory list of the symbols, colours and points displayed in the layers
on your map.
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Language
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The language selection option allows you to choose the language in which the information will be displayed.
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Refresh Map
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You will use the "Refresh map" button regularly throughout the process of creating your map - it updates your map with any new selections you have made from the list of layers by requesting that information to be loaded onto your map. |
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Layers Menu
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The layers menu provides you with a list of the information available to be plotted and displayed on your map. This menu will enable you to control the environmental and conservation related information to be layered across your map.
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Visible Layers
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By making a layer visible, you can plot information relating to that layer on your map. You can make multiple layers visible at the same time, allowing you to cross-compare the data displayed on your map.To make layers visible on the map, atick the corresponding tick-box next to the selected layer and click the Refresh Map button.
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Active Layers
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Making a layer active allows you to access information relating a specific visible layer on your map. It is important to remember that only one layer at a time can be active and it must be visible at the same time. To make layers active on the map, tick both the tickbox and the radial button next to the selected layer and click the Refresh Map button.
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IMapS Toolbar
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Zoom In |
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Use to pinpoint your area of interest within IMapS - Select Zoom In and click once on the map in the centre of your chosen area. IMapS will generate a new map.
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Displays a larger geographic area on your map - Select "Zoom
Out" and click on the point in the map that you wish to make the centre of
the larger area to be displayed. IMaPs will automatically update your map. |
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Previous Extent
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Acts as a one-step back button; enabling you to return to the previous map you have created. Selecting "previous Extent" again will return you to your current map so you can only toggle between these two maps. |
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Full Extent
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Displays the full extent of the area covered by IMapS. Use the "previous extent" tool to return to your current map. |
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Pan Tool
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The "Pan" tool allows you to shift your map to display adjacent areas.
Select the pan tool in the toolbar and holding down the select button on the
mouse, click on the map. You will be able to grap your map to move it to a
new position within the map window. |
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Coordinates Tool
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The "Coordinates tool" allows you to precisely define the location of your
map within the ImapS. By using coordinates, defining the country or region
of interest or by using the Gazetteer, you have complete control over the map
displayed by IMapS. Select the "coordinates" tool from the toobar and the control panel opens up
to dispay the functions available for selection. |
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Data Query
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The data query tool allows you to access information directly related to
the layer that is currently Active on your map. Click on the point of interest
on your map and a pop-up will appear, presenting data and information relating
to the precise location of your data query. |
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Data Select
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Data Select allows you to access information relating to a selected area within the Active layer. This tool is ideal if there are a number of symbols within close proximity displayed in the Active Layer as shown in the image here.
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Eraser
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Clears any selections visible on the map, to display an essentially clean map.
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Measure
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Allows you to calculate distances between the locations displayed on your map.
Select the "measurement tool" from the toolbar, a small frame will open up
to lie on top of the map. Click on the point you wish to measure from and
to, a red line will appear on the map joining these 2 points - the measurement
frame will display the total distance between these 2 points |
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Buffer
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The buffer tool allows you to compare the location of active symbols in an Active Layer to features located nearby in other layers. By querying a specific area within an Active layer, you can create a buffer zone around that area to locate features of other layers within a specified distance.
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Print
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Allows you to print a permanent copy of your map retaining all the information
and features displayed. Select the Print tool in the toolbar. The control
panel will open up to display a number of options to customise your printout.
You can customise the title, layout and size of your printout. Click "Create
Print" and a pop up preview of your printout will appear - proceed to print
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Email
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Use the email facility to share your map with others. Click on "email" in the toolbar.A pop-up email service appears including a URL unique to the map you have created. |
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Only available in the Mangrove Review IMapS
Use the comment facility to send a comment and an attached file if required
to the GIS data managers in UNEP-WCMC. Click on the comment button in
the toolbar. Then click on the location you wish to comment on. A page opens
allowing you to commento n that location and add a file when you hit submit
this is sent through to the GIS managers and a pin point is added at the
location on the map which you clicked on. |
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