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The interactive maps have several tools for your use. These tools are accessed from the tool bar. The tool bar consists of a group of small individual icons. When an icon is clicked it activates the tool of your choice or performs a specific function. Most of the icons in the interactive maps are shown below, with an explanation of the function they perform.
Some tools perform a specific function that does not require user input, such as "Zoom to Full Extent." These tools perform the specific function when clicked, but do not become active.
In contrast, tools that require user input are only available when they are active. The "Zoom In" tool is an example of a tool that requires user input. The currently active tool will have a red square around it to show that it is active.
Some interactive maps use tools other maps do not, depending upon the particular map. You may not be able to perform all functions on&nb sp;all maps.
If you forget the function of a tool, simply place your mouse cursor over the tool and in time a "tool tip" appears, telling you the name of the tool.
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Tool Description
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Tool Function
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Toggle between Legend and Layer List
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This tool toggles between the legend and layer list, or in some instances, opens a separate window with the layer list in it. The legend indicates what the different symbols mean. The layer list allows you to turn layers on and off. It also allows you to specify which layer is the active layer. This is necessary for the "Identify," "Query," and "Find" tools to work properly, since they work on the active map layer only. For example, to find a park with the "Find" tool, the "Parks and Facilities" layer must be the active layer in the layer list.
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Toggle Overview Map
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This tool turns the overview map on and off. If an overview map is present it will likely be in the upper left hand corner of the main map. This overview map is used to indicate which portion of the entire map you are currently viewing. It can also be used to pan.
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Zoom In
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This tool is active by default when an interactive map loads. You may zoom in using one of two methods:
1. Push and hold the left mouse button, move the cursor to a diagonally opposite corner to form a rectangle, then release the mouse button.
2. Alternatively, you may simply click once anywhere on the map.
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Zoom Out
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This tool allows you to zoom out using one of two methods:
1. Push and hold the left mouse button, move the cursor to a diagonally opposite corner to form a rectangle, then release the mouse button.
2. Alternatively, you may simply click once anywhere on the map.
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Zoom to Full Extent
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Click this tool to zoom to the default extent of the map.
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Zoom to Active Layer
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Click this tool to zoom to the extent of the active layer.
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Back to Last Extent
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Click this tool to zoom back to the previous extent.
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Pan
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To pan, press and hold the left mouse button, move the mouse in an appropriate direction, and release the mouse button.
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Pan to North, East, South, West
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These tools pan in the direction the arrow indicates.
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Identify
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Use this tool to retrieve database information about specific features in the current view. Make sure the correct layer is active in the layer list before using this tool.
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Query
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This is a powerful tool to analyze the database information available for each layer. Once a query statement is built and submitted, all features that meet the query criteria are highlighted on the map. Make sure the correct layer is active in the layer list before using this tool.
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Find
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Quickly search the database information of any layer using this tool. Even if you do not know the proper or complete name of the feature you are attempting to find, this tool can assist you in your search. For example, if you are looking for the street name "Whisper Cove", but all you remember is the name includes Whisper, type "WHISPER" in the box and hit enter. A list appears with all the records which contain the word "WHISPER." Now just click the number on the left of the record you want and the map zooms to it. Make sure the correct layer is active in the layer list before using this tool.
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Clear Selection
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Click this tool to clear all of the selected features from your query or find.
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Print
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Use this tool to print a paper copy of the map. First, type a title in the "Title to Display on Map" bar, or use the default. Second, click the "Create Print Page" button. Third, click File -> Print from the browser menu to send the map to a printer.
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Find Address
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The Snow Removal Parking Restrictions map uses this tool to zoom to an address within the city.
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