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Map Tools

In general, the map tools provide functionality that allows you to change what the cursor does when you click on the map. Below is an explanation of each map tool.

Zoom In

The Zoom In tool allows you to zoom in closer to areas on the map. To use the zoom in tool, click the zoom in button, and use your mouse to either 1) click on a location of interest or 2) draw a "box" around the area you want to zoom to. To draw a "box", place the cursor at one corner of the area, click and hold the left mouse button, and drag the cursor to the other corner of your area and release. The zoom in tool will zoom in to and center on the clicked point or drawn "box."

Zoom Out

The Zoom Out tool allows you to zoom out to view a larger map area. To use the zoom out tool, click the zoom out button, and use your mouse to either 1) click on a location or 2) draw a "box" as described in the Zoom In tool. The zoom out tool will zoom out and center on the clicked point or drawn "box." Note: the smaller the box, the more you zoom out.

Zoom To Full Extent

Pressing the Zoom to Full Extent button will cause the map to zoom to the full extent of all map layers, the State of Florida.

Back To Last Extent

Pressing the Back to Last Extent button will cause the map to zoom to the previous extent.

Pan

The Pan tool allows you to move around the map without zooming in or out. Position your cursor anywhere on the map, click and hold the left mouse button, and "drag" the map to the area you are interested in.

Identify

The Identify tool allows you to identify all features for all visible layers that intersect any point you click on the map. The identify tools results in a table listing the identified features.

Tabular Query

The Tabular Query tool allows you to develop customized queries specific to the Research Projects data layer. The Tabular Query tool has its own Help document which can be launched from the query form.

Spatial Query 1: Select by Point/Rectangle

The Select by Point/Rectangle tool allows you to perform a geographic (spatial) query and view tabular data about the resulting selected features on the map. To use the Select by Point/Rectangle tool, either 1) click on the location in which you wish to select features or 2) draw a "box" as described in the Zoom In tool. Use the Clear Selection tool to clear your selected features. NOTE: This tool specifically queries the Research Projects layer.

Spatial Query 2: Select by Line/Polygon

The Select by Line/Polygon tool allows you to perform a geographic (spatial) query and view tabular data about the resulting selected features on the map. To use the Select by Line/Polygon tool, click on the map window multiple times following the line/polygon outline of choice. Note that if you click segments too quickly, they may not draw properly and you will get an error message saying "Response from previous request(s) not received." Either click your next segment and wait for the map to redraw or clear you segments with the Clear Selection tool. When you have completed your line or polygon outline, use the Select with Line or Polygon pop-up window to indicate this. Note the Restart and Delete Last Point options in the Select by Line/Polygon pop-up window. Use the Clear Selection tool to clear your selected features. NOTE: This tool specifically queries the Research Projects layer.

Clear Selection

The Clear Selection button will clear any highlighted features on your map. It also clears any points, lines, or polygons created while using the Spatial Query 2: Select by Line/Polygon tool.

Toggle Layers/Legend

The Toggle Layers/Legend tool allows you to switch between the map legend and the map layers menu. The map legend shows all currently displayed map layers, along with the symbols and colors used to represent these layers on the map. For map layers that are thematic, all categories are displayed in the legend. The layers menu lists the available layers at the map's current scale. Note: Layers have a SCALE RANGE. ONLY when the map's scale is within a layer's scale range will that layer show up in the layers window. The visibility checkboxes allow you to change a layer from visible to not visible or vice versa. Use the Refresh button to refresh you map based on the changes you made to the layers menu.

Toggle Overview Map On and Off

The Toggle Overview Map On and Off tool allows you to toggle the inset location map on and off.