Task Based Help

In addition to the basic concepts, tools for map navigation and tools to explore map information (we recommend taking the short tutorial to learn all this), Geocortex-based web maps provide a variety of tools and features to accomplish some amazing things and get answers to a multitude of geographic-related questions. Here's a list:

Important GIS Concepts:

• Features have attributes
• Information is separated into layers

General Map Instructions:

• Become familiar with the map window
• Navigate around maps
• Turn layers on and off and make a layer active
• View attribute information
• Display or remove a legend
• Display or Remove a Key Map
• Using Bookmarks
• Print a map