Learn about Transect’s Map, including using map layers, troubleshooting issues, and frequently asked questions.
Transect’s interactive map is a powerful tool for visualizing and pinpointing potential risks associated with your project area. This article will guide you through the map's features and functionalities, including information about our data source, Mapbox.
In this article, we’ll review:
Overview of the Map
The map visualizes your area of interest and includes various layers that identify associated features and risks. The section below provides information on where you can locate a layer's data source.
Transect’s map data is sourced from Mapbox, a leading provider of high-quality map data and geospatial tools. Mapbox provides the underlying map tiles and data that power our interactive map. You can learn more about Mapbox and their data at www.mapbox.com.
Key Map Features
Navigation
You can navigate the Map using your mouse or the right-side toolbar. From the toolbar, you can complete the following actions:
- Search: Search for ideal project sites using an address, APN, or coordinates.
Zoom: Use the +/- icons to zoom in and out on the Map. You can also zoom using the scroll bar on your mouse.- Ruler: Use the ruler to measure the distance between points. Simply click on the Map to add a vector, then click again to measure the distance between points.
- Trash: Delete drawn items (polygons/lines) from the Map.
- Save Image: Download a PDF, PNG, or JPG of your current map view for easy reference.
- Full screen: Click to view Transect in full screen. To exit, click the icon again or use the ESC key.
- Download KML: Export your drawn polygons to a KML file.
Map Layers
Transect's Map Layers widget allows you to visualize environmental data, political boundaries, infrastructure networks, and other pre-loaded datasets within your map.
- Viewing Layers: Check the box next to a layer to populate it in the map. You can also click the heart to favorite a layer for it to show in the “Favorites” bucket at the top of your list.
- Adding/Removing Layers: Select Add/Edit layers in the Map Layer Manager to customize your layer list. Available layers will be shown on the left and the layers you’ve already added will be shown on the right.
- Viewing Layer Data: For more information about a layer, including the source data, click the dropdown next to the layer name. This will indicate the layer’s opacity, labels (if applicable), legend, and description of the source data.
Troubleshooting
Experiencing issues with the map? Here's a breakdown of common problems and how to resolve them:
- Map Not Loading: This could be due to internet speed or other factors. We recommend first refreshing your browser and/or clearing your browser’s cache/cookies.
- Map Loading Slowly: Check to see how many data layers are applied. Reducing the number of data layers applied can impact how quickly the Map loads. If you’re using the Parcel Filter, we recommend applying additional filters to reduce the number of parcels shown.
- Incorrect Data: If you notice any inaccuracies in the map data, please contact us at support@transect.com with details about the issue.
Click here to learn more about how to troubleshoot slow loading times and other issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often is the map data updated?
Transect’s data layers are regularly updated, but please let us know if you notice a discrepancy. Mapbox is our provider for map imagery. Their imagery age “varies by location, though typically cities and suburbs are refreshed more often than rural areas. Mapbox updates imagery on a regular basis and strives to keep it as up to date as possible.” - Can I use the map on my mobile device?
Yes! The map works best on larger screens, such as iPads. We recently made some updates to make it easier to use map layers on mobile. - What browsers are supported?
We recommend using Chrome or Edge for the best experience. - How do I measure distances on the map?
The ruler measures distances on the map, which is located in the upper right-corner of the map with the following icon:.
Still have questions? Contact us by clicking the chat icon in the lower right corner of Transect or at support@transect.com.