Explore the map

Using the Tool panel

The tool panel allows you to interact with the map. The tool panel is designed to provide a complete set of tools to perform a given task.

You can also interact with the map using the keyboard. Also see Using the mouse for tips on using the mouse to interact with the map.

In this section:

Note: Some tools do an action immediately. These include the Re-center tool and the Re-align tool. tool.

On the tool panel, click on the tool you want to use.
Move the cursor over the map. The cursor may change to indicate the tool you are using.
Click on the map with the left mouse button. Note: Some tools work by depressing the mouse and dragging the cursor to draw a rectangle, line or polygon, then releasing the mouse button.
The results depend on the tool. The map appearance may change, such as zooming in or out.

Tools in your website depend on the purpose and use of the application. Some or all of these may be available:

Name	Icon	Description
Zoom in		Click and drag a rectangle: Click and hold the left mouse button down on the map at one corner of the rectangle to zoom in to. Drag the mouse to the other corner of the rectangle, and release the mouse button. The map will zoom in to the area of the rectangle.
Zoom out		Click and drag a rectangle: The map will zoom out so that the current map area will fit into the rectangle drawn. The smaller the rectangle you draw, the more the map will zoom out.
Zoom Slider		Use the Slider bar to zoom in on the center of the map.
Pan (recenter)		Click and drag the map: Click and hold the left mouse button on the map, and drag the map. The map will be recentered, with the location dragged at the location you dropped it. Additionally the cardinal directional arrows on the navigation compas
Full extent		Full extent: Immediately zooms the map out to the area of all features and layers. The active tool does not change.
Re-align		Click to re-align: If the map has been rotated click to re-align the map. Clicking will re-orientate the map so North is at the top of the map.
Rotate		Rotate map: Clicking and rotating the navigation compass will rotate the map.
Help		Help: Opens these help pages.

Name	Icon	Description
Route Types		Select one: Select the route type desired: Shortest drive time, shortest distance, or bicycle. Drive time is the default.
Location Types		Select one: Select the location type desired: Stop or barrier. Stop is the default.
Search		Enter a location to Search for, and click Search. The search engine will find addresses or intersections.
Get Route		Click: Click button to generate a route based on selected route type and placed locations.
Optimized		Check: If checked the routing engine will reorder all middle points for the most efficent route.
Reset		Click: When clicked all routing tools reset. Results are removed, and any locations (Stops or user defined barriers) are removed.