Map System Section of the EarthWorX Ribbon

The Map System section of the EarthWorX Configuration Ribbon allows you to select which database your maps are being provided through. The Map System provides the user with 4 different options of map systems: Bing (default), Esri, Google, and OGC/WMS. Each option is described below along with options available for each system. For more information about the unique map types available for each system, please see Map Type.

Using Bing Maps

Selecting the   icon will by default transform the selected region into a Bing Road map (No Shade).

 

Selecting the arrow below the icon offers the user a dropdown menu with 2 options:

Using Esri Maps

Selecting the icon will by default transform the selected region into an Esri Imagery map. The Esri network has access to 7 types of maps: Imagery (default setting), World Boundaries and Places, Streets, Topographic, Light Gray Canvas, National Geographic, Oceans, as well Custom tile sources available for download through the Esri database. Esri maps are can also be customized by Map Type.

 

Selecting the arrow below the icon offers the user a dropdown menu with 2 options:

Using Google Maps

Selecting the icon will by default transform the selected region into a Google map.

Using OGC/WMS Maps

Selecting the icon will not automatically alter the map. A user will need to initiate an OGC/WMS connection first. If OGC/WMS credentials have already been set, the user will have access to all OGC/WMS options and maps.

 

See Also:

EarthWorX Configuration Ribbon

Import Button on the EarthWorX Ribbon

Map Type Section on the EarthWorX Configuration Ribbon

Map Information Section on the EarthWorX Ribbon

Pins Gallery Section of the EarthWorX Ribbon

Navigation Section on the EarthWorX Ribbon