Map Tools

Zoom in / Zoom out

There are 4 ways you can zoom in or out.

· Use the zoom in or out button on the map.

· Use the scroll wheel of your mouse.

· Use the + or - keys on your keyboard. This will zoom in or zoom out respectively.

(The numbers key pad also works when Num lock is off.)

· Use the shift key and mouse button and click and drag on the map over an area of interest.

The map view will display the extent of the rectangle drawn.

· Mouse click and drag on the map to move the current map view.

· Alternatively, use the Arrow keys on the keyboard to move the screen in the selected direction.

· Resets the map to the default extent showing all of Queensland.

· Using this function on a device with location capabilities will zoom the map to your current location.

· Toggle the background basemap to suit your preferred display.

Options include a coloured or monochrome basemap.

You also have the option of turning on the latest available imagery in the layer list.

· Click the Dropdown and select the type of search required.

· Type relevant text into the search field.

· Click the Search icon.

The map will display your search.

· Go to Layer List

· Select a Time-aware service. Eg. Spatial cadastre, time-aware

A pop-up will be displayed.

· Drag the Sliders to the time period required.

· Use the Play/Pause, Go to the previous/next buttons to control the animation of the data.

Your map view will play the animation and display how the data changes over time.

Note: Click and drag on the time slider pop-up to move position within the map view.