To navigate the map you have following options:
You can search among::
Examples of quick and efficient search techniques:
You can as well search for Map Themes:
At the top of the map the coordinates and the heights of the center (crosshair) are shown. To query the coordinates of a specific point, just move the map.
Heights: shown is the height without vegetation and buildings etc. (swisstopo swissALTI3D), the height with vegetation, buildings etc. (swisstopo swissSURFACE3D) and the difference.
As background you can choose from (can be varying depending on application):
Weitere Funktionen sind:
Click on the layer function on the upper left. A wide choice of layers relating to the following topics is available (can depend on the application):
Most topics can be queried. Simply click on the desired object. Information can contain database entries, images, hyperlinks, live generated profiles and more.
Example:
Legends and descriptions are available for most map themes. Click on the map name:
Measurement on mobile devices (SmartPhones) offers the following functionality:
Change the type of measurement within polyline and area. The type is then reflected in the measurement cursor. To start the measurement process, click on the cursor to the desired place. Move the cursor and add any points. To finish an operation click on the "OK" button.
Click on the "minus" button to delete the last point.
Click on the "basket" button to delete the last measurement. Click on the "basket" button in the main menu to delete all measurements.
Click on the "x" button to exit the function.
Click on the "save" button in the main menu to store the measurement in the URL (which you could then copy and send to someone).
Data capture on mobile devices ( such as smartphones) offers the following functionality:
The type of the object is automatically displayed in the capturing cursor. To start the editing process, click on the cursor at the desired location. Lines and areas: move the cursor and insert points as desired. To complete a process, click on the "✓" button. If snap layers are configured, you can snap on them.
Click on the "-" button to delete the last point.
Click the "✓" button to finish. Then the attribute mask will appear. Capture the attributes and save the object.
Click on the "x" button to exit the function (cancel).
To do so, click on the object and on "Edit object" in the info window.
To edit an object, place the cursor at the desired location on the object. You have the following options: