Explore the map

Using the Toolbar

The toolbar allows you to interact with the map by clicking on the map with a tool. For example, if you click in the toolbar on the Zoom In tool, then click on the map, the map will zoom in around where you click.

You can also interact with the map using the keyboard. Also see Using the mouse for tips on using the mouse to interact with the map.

To use a tool

Note: Some tools do an action immediately. These include the Full-extent tool and the Magnifier tool.

• In the toolbar, click on the tool you want to use.
• Move the cursor over the map. The cursor may change to indicate the tool you are using.
• Click on the map with the left mouse button. Note: Some tools work by depressing the mouse and dragging the cursor to draw a rectangle, line or polygon, then releasing the mouse button.
• The results depend on the tool. The map appearance may change, such as zooming in or out. Or the results may appear in the Console's Results section, such as with the Identify tool.

Tools

Tools in your website depend on the purpose and use of the application. Some or all of these may be available:

Name	Icon	Description
Zoom in		Click and drag a rectangle: Click and hold the left mouse button down on the map at one corner of the rectangle to zoom in to. Drag the mouse to the other corner of the rectangle, and release the mouse button. The map will zoom in to the area of the rectangle.
Zoom out		Click and drag a rectangle: the map will zoom out so that the current map area will fit into the rectangle drawn. The smaller the rectangle you draw, the more the map will zoom out.
Pan (recenter)		Click and drag the map: Click and hold the left mouse button on the map, and drag the map. The map will be recentered, with the location dragged at the location you dropped it.
Full extent		Full extent: Immediately zooms the map out to the area of all features and layers. The active tool does not change.
Zoom Previous		Zoom Previous: Immediately zooms to the last map extent. This command may be used multiple times.
Zoom Forward		Zoom Forward: Immediately zooms to the last map extent before the Zoom Previous command was used. This command may be used multiple times.
Zoom to Scale		Zoom To Scale: Immediately zooms to the selected map scale. Use the drop down list to select a pre-defined map scale or select Other and enter a value.
Identify		Click to identify: Click with the left mouse button on the map. A small icon is added to the map and the results are displayed in a floating panel. See Identifiy for how to use the identification information.
Measure		Measure distance or area: See Measuring for usage.
Magnifier		Magnify a section of the map: See Magnifier for usage.
Clear Selection		Clear Selection: Clears all selcted features and graphics from the map display. The clear selection tool will close the Selection Results display.
Print		Print Map: Prints a 8.5" x 11" map layout. See Printing for usage.
Select		Click and drag a rectangle: Use the left mouse button to click on the map display and drag a rectangle to select or deselect features. This tool is used in conjunction with the Buffer Query Tool. Select the New selection option from the drop down list to create a new set of selected features. Select the Add to selection option to append features to the selection set using the select tool. Select the Remove from selection option to remove features from the selection set using the select tool.