Map Navigation
The Sitewise map can be used to view locations and other custom data across the US, Canada, or any location around the world. While you are on the Map tab, there are a multitude of methods you can use to navigate and get a view of the specific state, city, or even neighborhood that you want.
Location Search
Do you have an address, zip code, or name of a city that you want to see on the map? Use the search bar at the top left of the screen to type in what you are looking for and then click on the magnifying glass icon. The map will take you to that location or will give you a list of potential matches for your query to choose from.
If you have any layers of data toggled on, the search bar will also provide matches with the names of locations in those layers (such as a store number, name, or ID).
Map Zoom
While you are on the map, you can zoom out to see more context or zoom in further to get a closer detailed view of a location. To do this, use the scroll wheel on your mouse, or the plus and minus buttons on the top left of the map screen.
You can also use the "Zoom to My Location" option (the compass needle icon) to have the map center on your current location, as determined by the location services of your computer/device.
The map imagery tiles are provided at a predefined set of map zoom levels. These are the "notches" that will be used as you zoom in or out. For the default map style, these are set by the map imagery provider, and we don't have any more granular control over the level of zoom. If you need more precision in the amount of zoom for a map image, our Layout tool has a unique map style designed for this. Check out our article and training video about Layout for more information.
Panning the Map
To refine your map view and the area you are mapping, you can move around on the map through panning. Simply click somewhere on the map and hold down the left mouse button while moving the mouse around. This click-and-drag technique can also allow you to quickly traverse the map if you know where you are going.
Using the mouse to pan and zoom in Sitewise.
Using the Layers Panel
One of the most important tools in Sitewise is the layers panel, located on the right side of the map tab. Any data that has been added to your account and styled as a layer is visible here. Open the layers panel by clicking on the show/hide map layers icon at the top left of the map tab or click on the blue layer panel icon at the middle right of the map tab.
When expanded, the layers panel will look similar to below but customized to suit your organization’s needs.
Example Layer Panel
For more information about working with your layers check out our Working with Layers training video:
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