Map Action Controls

This section details the map action controls, placed above the map in the top right corner of the page.

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Map Action Controls

Zoom

The two top buttons (+ and -) allow to zoom-in or zoom-out the map.

Ruler

The bottom button provides a ruler.

Once clicked, select two consecutive points on the map to get distance and bearing information between those two points.

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Ruler

ETA

If the clicked starting point contains a ground_speed information (typically a vehicle), an ETA will be added to the displayed info, based on the current ground_speed value of the vehicle.

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Ruler with ETA

If the starting point is moving, the ruler with be dynamic and the information will be automatically updated.

Rotation

On tactile devices, another icon may appear under the ruler if the map has been rotated.

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Rotation

When click, the map will automatically rotate with the North being upward.