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Using the map tools

The map tools will be used to record your information on weeds for your project.  Once identified, weed control can be monitored, assigned for control and record any controls which have been carried out.  The map tools can also be used to record relevant features, tracks and work hours.  

Moving around the map

You can pan around the map by clicking and dragging anywhere on the map. Use the icons in the top left corner of the map to zoom to your desired mapping area

 

Zoom in

 

Zoom out

Make the map full screen

Exit full screen

Understanding the toolbar 

There is a toolbar at the top-right of the map.  You can see the name of each tool by hovering the mouse over the icon.

Draw a line tool

Draw polygon tool

Draw a point tool

Edit polygon tool (move a vertex)
Move the feature tool
Clear / remove feature tool
Rotate the feature tool

To start drawing a shape on the map, click on the polygon tool to activate it

With the polygon tool active, click on the corners of the area that you want to manage.  This will define the boundaries of your shape.   Click on the first marker to finish the polygon.    

Editing a shape

If you didn't get the shape quite right you can change it: 

Click on the "Edit" tool.

The vertices of your shape will have white circles - you can drag any of the circles to adjust you shape.

When you are done adjusting, click the "Edit" tool again and the outline will return to normal

 

3.4 Moving the shape on the map

If you drew the correct shape but put it in the wrong place you can drag it to a new location on the map.

 

Click on the "Move features" tool 

Now click inside the shape you drew and the outline will turn blue and the cursor will change to a hand

Click anywhere inside the blue outline and drag the shape to where you want it to be

When you are done moving, click the "Move features" tool again and the outline will return to green.

Starting over

If your drawing has gone wrong and you'd like to start over, you can do this at any time by clicking the "Clear features" tool.