Help: User's Guide: Basic Map Functionality

 

The map may be viewed in 2D, 3D or Columbus View. In the upper right corner of the map, users will either see a grid or globe icon. The rectangular grid icon indicates the map is in 2D viewing mode, the globe indicates the map is in 3D viewing mode, and the trapezoid grid icon indicates the map is in Columbus View. The default viewing mode is 3D. Clicking on the icon will reveal both options and allow users the select a viewing mode.

The map camera viewing angle and zoom may be adjusted as follows in 2D, 3D, or Columbus View mode.

  • Left click and drag - Pans the camera over the surface of the globe.
  • Right click and drag - Zooms the camera in and out.
  • Middle wheel scrolling - Also zooms the camera in and out.
  • Middle click and drag - Rotates the camera around the point on the surface of the globe.

In 3D mode, users may shift the placement of the globe on the map vertically. To shift the vertical placement, zoom in until the sides of the globe are near or slightly over to the edges of the map. Next, pan up or down while left clicking on the area outside of the globe. Zoom back out as needed.

In 3D mode, users may rotate the globe on the vertical axis. To rotate the globe, zoom in until the sides of the globe are near or slightly over to the edges of the map. Next, pan left or right while left clicking on the area outside of the globe, for counterclockwise or clockwise rotation, respectively. Zoom back out as needed.

If users load a task in 3D mode, and switch to Columbus View mode, the polygon label may appear under the polygon making the label difficult to read. If users load or reload a task in Columbus View mode, the label will appear above the polygon. The polygon label is always displayed above the polygon in 2D and 3D modes.