What's New

v9.0


Annotation buffer

Create Buffer annotation around selected features

The Annotation toolbar comprises of a set of tools for drawing and annotating on the map view.


Symbol

Add markers on the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it

  • Select on the map and the symbol will be added

Line

Add lines to the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it

  • Click once on the map to begin drawing the line
  • Click as many times as is required
  • Double click to complete the line

Polygon

Add a polygon to the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it

  • You can set the transparency in Fill
  • Click once on the map to begin drawing the polygon
  • Click as many times as is required
  • Double click the complete the polygon

Rectangle

Add a rectangle or square to the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it

  • You can set the transparency in Fill
  • Click and drag to draw your rectangle

 

Circle

Add a circle to the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it

  • You can set the transparency in Fill
  • Click and drag to draw your circle

Or

  • Enter a size for your circle
  • Click once on the map and the circle will be added

Text

Add text on the map

  • Click on the tool to activate it
  • Enter the text in the box and change the size and colour

  • Click on the map and the text will be added

Buffer Selection

Create a buffer around a selected feature

  • Using your Select tool, select a feature on the map
  • Enter the size for the buffer in metres
  • Click the Buffer tool
  • A buffer will be drawn on the map

Edit

Make changes to your Annotation

  • Click on the tool to activate it
  • Select the Annotation feature you wish to edit
  • Depending on the type of annotation, you may be able to move or rotate it as well as change its colour, text or transparency

Delete

Delete Annotation

  • Click on the tool to activate it
  • Select the Annotation feature you wish to delete.
  • The feature will be deleted. Remember, you cannot undo deleting an Annotation feature

Load Annotation Set

Load a saved Annotation set

  • Click on the tool to activate it
  • Choose the Annotation set you wish to place on the map


The sets in this list are specific to you - no one else can see your saved Annotation

If you would like to turn off the loaded annotation, click Clear Annotation Set

Save Annotation Set

Save a group of annotation for later use

  • Draw some Annotation on the map
  • Click on the Save Annotation tool
  • Give your Annotation set a name and some notes if you required
  • Click Save

Clear Annotation Set

Delete all annotation on the map

  • Click the tool to delete all the annotation on the map.


Remember, you cannot undo this if you have not saved your annotation.