Navigating on the Map
This section presents the tools that allow you to navigate on the map as well as the available geographic information pertaining to the map displayed.
Navigation tools
The following buttons allow you to navigate on the map:
Adjusts the map interface to the full size of the screen. 1.Click on the icon to enlarge the interface to full screen or to return to the initial interface in the Web navigator. |
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Opens a window displaying an overview of the map. A grey rectangle shows the view displayed on the screen. 1.Click and move the grey rectangle to navigate on the map. |
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Allows you to return to the initial view displayed when opening the application. 1.Click on the button to return to the initial view. |
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1.Click on this icon to center the map around the point where you are located (geographic coordinates of your computer or mobile device). The button turns blue 2.Click on the button again to disable the function. The button turns grey The geolocation function must be enabled in your Web browser. |
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1.Click on this icon to enlarge the center of the map (the zoom factor is determined by default in the Web browser you use). You can zoom in using your mouse's scroll wheel. You can also press the Shift key of your keyboard while simultaneously clicking the left mouse button, then drag the mouse pointer to the desired area. A red rectangle displays to help you select the zone to enlarge with precision. |
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1.Click to reduce the center of the map (the zoom factor is determined by default in the Web browser you use). You can zoom out using your mouse's scroll wheel. |
To drag the map:
1.Click the left mouse button.
2.Drag the map while holding the left mouse button.
3.Release the left mouse button when you are on the desired position.
At all times, the geographic information regarding the current map is displayed in the lower right corner of the map interface.
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Geographic coordinates of the mouse pointer, expressed in the unit selected in the Preferences. |
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The graphic scale according to which the map is displayed. The distance is expressed in the unit selected in the Preferences. |
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Numeric scale. Displays when you place the mouse cursor on the graphic scale. |