Create a New Map Layer
Next, you need to create your map layer within your project.
You can use this function to import and view a drone image or polygon image of your site.
To create a new map layer:
Open the project by clicking on the Project ID or Customer Reference hyperlink.
Click on Map Layers.
Click on Web Layer.
The Create New Layer window displays:
Complete the following fields:
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Field
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Field Description
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Layer Name
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Enter a relevant name for the layer e.g., Drone Imagery.
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Layer Type
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Select the relevant layer type from the drop-down list, e.g., Aerial for a drone image.
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Layer Tile Type
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Select the layer tile type from the drop-down list, e.g., GDAL2Tiles.
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File Path
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This is the file path to access the drone image.
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North East Latitude
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Refer to drone image for these coordinates.
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North East Longitude
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Refer to drone image for these coordinates.
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South West Latitude
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Refer to drone image for these coordinates.
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South West Longitude
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Refer to drone image for these coordinates.
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Minimum Zoom Level
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Minimum zoom level is always 1.
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Maximum Zoom Level
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Maximum zoom level is 25.
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Display Order
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Enter the display order of map overlay (if there is more than one map overlay added). Display order is otherwise 1.
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Click Save.
Here’s an example of a completed map layer for a standard drone image:
Once you’ve created the map layer, you’ll be able to see the drone image loaded in your map project.
