Tools
Capturing Coordinates from the map
Overview It's possible to capture the coordinates of your cursor using the right-click (control-click) on the map. Method Move the map to your chosen location. Hover the mouse over the exact location to capture. Right-click on the map to bring up a ...
Using the 'Go to Extent' feature
Overview This feature will zoom and reposition the map so it shows all map objects within the layer you've selected. So it's going to the full extent of that specific layer. You'll find the 'Go to Extent' menu option when you click the Cog icon ...
Asset Register Export
Overview This tool allows you to export some or all of your asset register layers to a PDF or Excel report. PDF is the best option if you want to get a professional summary of your assets, along with an embedded map. Excel is the best option if you ...
Using the Isochrone analysis tool (travelling time)
Overview This tool allows you to create polygons on the map representing how far you can drive, walk or cycle in set amount of time. This is a more accurate way of showing how far someone can travel compared to using concentric circles that don't ...
Feature Copy: Copy objects from layers
Overview This tool allows you to copy the geometry (whether that's a point, line or polygon) of the feature you've selected and save it in another layer (or duplicate it in the source layer). Method To copy the geometry of a feature from one layer to ...
Filtering a Map Layer
Overview It's possible to filter Map Layers in a number of ways Filter by Values To filter a Map Layer based the values stored within Map Objects: In the Layer Control, find the layer you want to filter and switch it on Hover over the Tick icon next ...
Using Geolocation (GPS Positioning)
Video Here's a video made for our Parish Online subscribers showing how to add a photo attachment to an asset. The same principle applies if you wanted to add or edit a feature. (Apologies for the bad audio quality!) Overview The Geolocation option ...
Configuring the Constraints Checker
Overview The Constraints Checker allows users to run spatial searches on a pre-defined group of layers (templates). This article shows you how to create those templates. For information on how to use the Constraints Checker, please seethis article. ...
Using the Constraints Checker
Overview This tool is useful for teams whoneed to analyse hundreds of layers but don't want to trawl through each one individually. Simply define the area you want to search on and run the search. The tool will return a list of any map objects it ...
URL Parameters
Overview This feature allows layers to be sent as a parameter in a URL to tell XMAP or Parish Online to load a particular layer. NOTE: this is an experimental feature so it a) may not work, and b) isn't fully-featured yet. URL Format ...
Using the Map Mask
Video Overview The 'Map Mask' feature fades the map outside of your jurisdiction. This gives your area increased focus and makes it clearer which is your 'patch'. There are four mask styles: Off. There's no masking of the map. Light Transparent Mask. ...
Using the MasterMap Export tool
Overview This tool allows you to download layers stored in your account. You can export to a range of formats. This is useful for exporting information if you need to use it in other mapping software. Limitations In the current version of the tool ...
Using the Data Extract tool
Overview The Data Extract tool is designed to show you a list of map objects that are within another map object. This will help you answer questions such as: Show me a list of all the Listed Buildings within my Council boundary. Show me a list of all ...
Using the Annotate Tool
Overview The Annotate Tool allows you to add annotations to your map. This should be used as a temporary way to mark-up a map. It should not be used to store important information. Your annotate tools is private to your user account, so should your ...
Using the Measurement Tool
Overview Using the measurement tool allows you to accurately measure the distance in between two points on your map or a drawn-out area. Please Note: Measurements are temporary and are deleted as soon as you close the measurement tool. To store ...
Using Table View
Overview The Table View (previously called 'List') allows you to see the contents of a Map layer in a spreadsheet-style view. If you have editing rights for the Map Layer you're viewing, you can edit the information from this view. Accessing Table ...