Configuring Base Maps

A Base map can be made up of several layers. It is a starting point for map operations, such as layering additional data onto the map. Generally, a base map is a satellite image or a road map, which is then overlaid with business data.
Note: By default, Bing map layers will be displayed.

To configure a basemap, follow the steps given below:

  1. Click or touch the Options icon on the upper right corner of the map to open the Options panel.
  2. Click Map Project.
  3. Click Project settings.
  4. Click the Manage Layers button.
    The Manage Layers dialog box opens.
  5. In the Manage Layers dialog box, select the layer category from drop-down list. You can select one of the following layers.
    • Bing maps
    • OSM
    • Google Maps
    • Spectrum Spatial Tiles
    • External WMS Layers
    • External WMTS Layers
    • External Tiles
    Note: You can either add Google map or a Bing map. Adding a Google map will remove all Bing maps from the map project and vice-versa.
  6. Select the map layers from the Maps list by clicking the check box. You can select multiple layers. The basemap layers are listed on the screen.
  7. Once you have added the map layers, collapse the Manage Layer panel by clicking in the Close button.
    The basemap has following properties:
    Table 1. Base Map Properties
    Properties Description
    Maps and Layers Display the name of the map as defined in the Spatial Services for tiling or mapping.
    Friendly Name A short and descriptive display name that identifies the map to users of the website.
    Opacity

    Move the slider to choose how transparent the map should be. The value ranges from 0% to 100%. A value of 0% represents an invisible map, whereas a value of 100% represents an opaque map.
    Reorder the selected base map layer in the list by drag and drop. By default, the last map layer on the list is visible on the map. If you want to change it, you can bring the map layer of your choice to the end.
    Static Map icon.
    Removes the base map layer from the list.
  8. Click the Save button to save the change to the base map project.