Learn the basics about using the Map in Transect.
Transect’s Map tool makes it easy to find suitable sites for your renewable energy projects. In this article, we’ll review how the Map functionality can help you pinpoint and de-risk project locations.
In this article, you'll learn how to:
The Map feature is only available for certain Transect subscriptions. Please contact your Transect Customer Success Manager for more information.
Getting Started
The Map can be accessed by selecting Map from the top navigation bar or by clicking Open Map from the Dashboard. Within the Map, you can use your mouse to zoom in and out, or click and drag to specific areas. You can also right-click to populate additional details about that area.
Starting a New Project
Within the "Start a new project" modal, you can locate an area of interest by uploading a KML, drawing a boundary, or by using the Parcel Filter. If you've already identified your area of interest, you can use the search field in the upper right-corner to locate that area by address, coordinates, or APN.
Need help finding a project site? Check out this article to learn more.
Navigating the Map
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.
- Export: Export your drawn polygons to a KML file.
- Zoom: Use the +/- icons to zoom in and out on the Map. You can also zoom using the scroll bar on your mouse.
- Ruler: Measure the distance between points with the ruler. Simply click on the Map to add a vector, then click again to measure the distance between points.
- Print: Download a PDF 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.
- Trash: Delete drawn items (polygons/lines) from the Map.
Reviewing Map Layers
The Map provides various layers that can help you de-risk and visualize potential impacts within your area of interest. Within the “Layers” modal, you can check or uncheck boxes to add or remove a layer from view. To learn more about a layer, refer to the 3 icons to the right of the layer name:
: adds labels to your Map view that can be toggled on and off.
: provides a legend for the colors associated with the layer. This is also where the opacity can also be adjusted.
: indicates relevant information associated with the layer, such as the source and last time it was updated.
Ordering a Report from the Map
- From the Map, identify your Area of Interest (AOI) either by searching or uploading a KML file.
- The 'Manage' modal will populate once your AOI has been established, where you can add a project title.
- Select Save & Order Report.
- Add your project details to the relevant fields on the next page. If "I don't know" is selected as an option, Transect will provide a more conservative estimate for your project.
- Click Save & Order Report.
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