On the Map tab, any Manager users with access to the mission can view the mission map and the data associated with it, using a number of tools found on the map panel (see below). Mission owners will also find the Edit Map view, which provides tools to view, interact, and edit the layers and appearance of their mission map.
Map view
The following tools are found in the initial view on the map tab.
- Basemaps - The basemap is the default bottommost layer of a map and provides the geographic context. Choosing a good basemap is essential for ease of communication of geographical data, but it should be noted that individual users can choose their own basemap during the mission for improved situational awareness.
- Layers List - The layer list displays content within the mission map to include feature layers, imagery layers, and Web Map Service (WMS) layers. In this map view, the following options can be performed:
- Legend - view the symbology that represents features in the layer
- Zoom-to - zooms to the extent of the features in the layer
- Show table - opens the attribute table widget to visualize each feature in the layer as a row of information
- View item details - when clicked, opens a new browser tab to the layer's item details page, or rest endpoint if the layer is not an item in your organization's portal
- Tables List - Tables are used to view non-geographic data, such as mission event data, whose information may be important for decision making, but does not contain a geographic location on the mission map. In this map view, clicking on the table tool opens the attribute table widget to visualize each feature as a row of information.
- Bookmarks - Bookmarks are predetermined map extents, allowing for rapid and efficient map navigation to important mission areas or map views. Clicking on an existing bookmark will automatically zoom you to the corresponding location on the mission map.
Edit map view
If you are the mission owner, you will see an Edit Map button in the upper right-corner of the mission map that when clicked, will allow changes to be made to the map, either as part of mission map creation or during the mission itself. Additionally, in the Edit Map view the tools listed above have more functionality. The following tools are found in the edit map view, and all of the following workflows begin with the Edit Map view opened.
Basemap
Tthe default mission basemap can be edited. When set, this is the basemap that will always appear first anytime the mission is opened by a mission analyst or ArcGIS Mission Responder user. To choose a basemap:
- Click Basemap.
The basemap selector opens.
- Click the basemap you want to use for your mission.
You mission map changes to reflect your selection.
- Click Save.
Bookmarks
Bookmarks can be added, allowing mission users to easily zoom to a specific location on the map. To add a bookmark:
- Click Bookmarks.
- Click Add Bookmark.
- Enter a bookmark title.
- Pan and zoom the mission map to the extent and location you want the bookmark to display.
- Click Add.
- Click Save.
Add Layers
This tool allows users to add or remove layers from the map in order to provide more geographic data to mission users. Layers can be added from organizational content or through web service URLs. Layers will not be published to the map until the Save button is clicked.
To add a layer from a web source:
- Click Add Layer.
- Click Add from Web.
- Enter an ArcGIS Web Service URL.
If you want to use the layer as the basemap, click the checkbox.
- Click Add.
If the URL entered is invalid, an error message will be displayed.
- Click Save.
To add a layer from content:
- Click Add Layer.
- Click Browse Content.
- Select which content you want to browse: My Content, My Organization, or My Groups.
- Locate the layer or layers you want to add, either by scrolling the list or using the search bar.
- Click the plus icon on any layers you want to add.
- Click Save.
Layers List
The Layers List in the edit map view has the same functionality as it does in the default map view, but with the added ability to remove layers from the map. To remove a layer using the layers list:
- Click Layers.
- Select the layer you want to remove and click the overflow button.
- Click Remove.
- Click Save.
Tables
The Tables tool in the edit map view has the same functionality as the tables tool in the default view, but with the added ability to remove tables from the list. To remove a table from the list:
- Click Tables.
- Select the table you want to remove and click the overflow button.
- Click Remove.
- Click Save.
Layer Styles
Layers have default display settings, but need to be visualized on the mission map in different ways. The Layer Styles tool allows you to configure the way each layer is displayed on the map. There are a variety of different ways that layers can be configured, but to change a layer style, complete the following workflow:
- Click Layer Styles.
- Click the layer you want to edit.
A dropdown displays with layer style options. These options are determined by the layer itself, as the information in the layer can only be displayed in certain ways.
- Select either Single Symbol or Unique Values:
- Single Symbol - Creates and assigns the same symbol to every item in the layer. This means that the items will be visually indistinct from each other, but easily seen on the map.
- Unique Values - Creates and assigns a unique symbol to every item in the layer. This allows for detailed visualization of layer data.
- Click Edit Style to change the symbol you want to use to represent features in the layer. Options for customization can include changing the symbol color, size, transparency, and others.
If you selected Unique Values, you will need to select the specific field you wish to edit before changing the symbol, and then repeat this step for each symbol you want to edit.
- Click Save.
Configure pop-ups
Pop-ups allow users to view information for each feature on the mission map by interacting with a layer. This tool allows you to determine what information is displayed when a user interacts with a feature on the mission map. To configure pop-ups for each mission map layer, complete the following workflow:
- Click Configure pop-ups.
A list of layers with configurable pop-ups appears. Pop-ups are displayed by default, but to turn the pop-ups for a layer off entirely, toggle them on/off here.
- Click the layer name to select the pop-up you want to configure.
- Click Add to display the list of pop-up fields available.
- Click the checkbox next to any field you want to add or remove from the pop-up.
- Re-order the fields in the pop-up by clicking the icon to the left of the field name and dragging it into the proper order location.
- Repeat steps 2-5 for any other layer pop-ups you want to configure.
- Click Save.
Measure tool
The Measure tool allows you to measure distances and areas on the mission map. It functions the same way as the measure tool in the mission analyst experience. To use the measure tool:
- Click Measure.
- Select either Distance or Area.
- Select the most appropriate unit of measurement.
- Click the map to create a measurement graphic.
For distance measurements, this means drawing a line between two points. For area measurements, this involves drawing a polygon around the area you are measuring. For both, double-click to end the drawing process.
- To repeat this process for additional measurements, click New Measurement.
Sketch tool
Sketches are user-drawn map graphics that appear on the mission map. They can be points, lines, polygons,or map labels (text displayed directly on the map). The Sketch tool drawing functions are the same as those in the mission analyst view, but sketches created in the Edit Map view are stored as part of the Map Notes layer (which appears after sketch creation). To add sketches to the mission map, complete the following workflow:
- Click Sketch.
- Select the mark up tool of your choice.
- Draw your graphic on the map.
For lines and polygons, double-click to end the drawing process.
- Use the drawing options to customize your graphic. Options include:
- Shape (points only)
- Size
- Width (lines only)
- Fill
- Outline
- Outline thickness
- Color
- Text Color (labels only)
- Halo (labels only)
- Transparency
- For points, lines, and polygons, you can enter a title and description, although this is not required.
- Click Save.
If, at any point prior to the sketch being sent, you need to redraw it, click the trash icon to clear it from the map. You can also remove all sketches from the map by clicking Clear All Sketches at the bottom of the sketch panel.
If you have made any changes to your map and attempt to navigate away from the map prior to saving, you will receive a warning message before you navigate away and your changes are lost.