There are nine tools available through the Mapping Toolbar in ENVISION. They are defined below.
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Search Map: This allows you to search for an address or place on the map. You also have the option to use your current location, which will pan the map accordingly.
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Map Click: This allows you to place a location on a map manually.
Once the location has been placed, click on it to Move, Delete, Zoom To, or access QuickStats and Reports for this location.
Find more information on Reporting on Locations with QuickStats (opens in new tab).
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Geocode a Location: This allows you to enter location information, which will then geocode and pan the map accordingly.
Once the location has been geocoded, click on it to Move, Delete, Zoom To, or access QuickStats and Reports for this location.
Find more information on Reporting on Locations with QuickStats (opens in new tab).
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Bookmark: Allows you to save a specific map view to refer to later.
Note: Bookmarks are saved to your browser. They will be lost if you need to clear your cache for whatever reason.
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Scale/Zoom/Rotation: Allows you to adjust the proportions of the mapping interface.
Note: Right-clicking a point in the map will allow you to rotate your map.
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Annotations: Allows you to add custom text to your map. Text can be further edited and adjusted in the Edit Font and Move Label tabs.
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Draw: This allows you to add shapes, lines, symbols, images and icons on the map.
Navigate to the Draw a Point tab > Symbol Type to adjust between a Point, Icon or Picture Symbol.
Note: Users can upload Picture Symbols in the following formats: .png .jpeg .jpg .gif .tiff and .bmp.
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Measurement Tools: Allows you to measure custom areas on your map by Distance or Area. Click the Unit drop-down option to change the unit of measurement.
Distance Tab
Area Tab
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Basemaps: This allows you to choose from one of the nine map display options.
Find more information on Basemaps (opens in new tab).