Map Interface

The interactive map interface is displayed in many places throughout HICRIS, including the Search page, Resource and Project submission screens, and details screens for Resources, Projects, and Surveys. The interface contains several controls and tools that are listed below. Generally, all tools are included on all maps.

The following controls perform a function as soon as they are clicked.

•Zoom In/Out: Clicking the Zoom In (plus) or Zoom Out (minus) button zooms the map in or out by a factor of 2. The scale bar in the map interface’s lower left corner will indicate the scale in miles or feet.

•Default Map View: Zooms the map to the entirety of the State of Hawaii.

•Enter/Exit Full Screen: Makes the map the full width and height of the screen or returns to the normal application layout.

•Bing Maps: Opens Bing Maps to conduct a search.

The following controls are dropdowns. When you click them, they will open downward. To close the dropdown, click the control again.

•Legend: Shows the symbols used for each layer that is currently visible on the map. See the Layers help topic for a description of each layer.

•Layer List: Lists the layers that are currently available for viewing. Each layer will have a checkbox for toggling the layer on or off. If the checkbox is gray, the layer is invisible because the map is zoomed out too far. See the Layers help topic for a description of each layer.

•Basemap: Switches the background to labeled streets, aerial photography, or topography. Note that some landforms, water boundaries, and other details may not be accurately depicted in the Streets basemap. Photographic basemaps are generally better references for drawing accurate boundaries.

•Measure Distance/Area: Allows you to measure distance or area. Click the measuring tool you wish to use, select the unit of measure, and click on the map to begin measuring. For the area and distance tools, clicking once on the map will set a new corner for your polygon or line, and double-clicking the map will complete the polygon or line.

In addition, there is a Search Bar. Using the Search Bar, a set of coordinates or an address can be input and the map will be panned to that location. The option for ‘Use Current Location’ will only work on a GPS enabled device, such as a tablet.