Shade areas of interest on a map

Select a parcel

To select a parcel, run a query.

  • Go to Query.

  • Select Lot on plan extent.

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  • Type your Lot on Plan number in the Search field.

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  • Select the Search result that matches your search.

In the Result layer name

  • Edit the default to what you want your new layer to be called. eg 1 William St

  • Select Apply

Your area of interest will be highlighted on the map.

Change colour shading

  • Select the Ellipse icon in the Query Panel.

A popup will display.

  • Select Change symbol.

  • Select your colour of choice from the pre-defined choices or manually select the following:

    • Fill colour and transparency.

    • Outline colour and size.

  • Select OK.

Your map will now reflect the changes to colour.

New query layer

Once you have completed your query, you will now be able to see your new layer.

  • Go to Layer List.

Your new layer is now able to be selected in the dropdown. Tick the box to display the highlighted areas.

  • Once selected, the map displays the colour selection chosen.

Note: If you leave the session, the new layer created, will be removed.

  • It is advised before leaving this session to either:

    • To Print the map follow these instructions to Print Map your layer or

    • Follow these instructions to Save Session.

Printer outputs

Note: In the legend, the new layer generated is currently called Override 1 by default.

This cannot be changed by the user, at this point of time.