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Map Toolbar
The map toolbar includes a variety of tools for navigating a
dynamic map. Some of the tools might be familiar (zoom and select features),
while some are unique features of TimeMap maps (animation). The
diagram below identifies the toolbar map viewing tools.
Use the magnifying glasses to zoom in(+) and out (-), the crossed bi-directional arrows to move around the map, or pan, in any direction. Use the single arrow to select map features, either by clicking on a single point or by drawing a bounding box around a number of features, and view attribute information and web resources for the selected feature(s). The copyright button shows information, including intellectual property, about each layer of the map. Select the label button to identify features on the map by name or another attribute value, and use the animation button (see sample below) to create a dynamic view of the data as it changes over time. Theme and extent selection displays views of the map based on a theme designed by the map's author. To use the zoom to selected layer feature, first select a layer from the legend and then click on the button. The map view will change to include all the content of the selected layer. Zoom to maximum extent will show the maximum extent of the entire map, all layers selected. Use the search field to search for information on the map.
Use the animation button (see above) to create an automated dynamic view of the map content as it changes over time. Map content must be time-enabled in order to use this feature. Try the example settings here on the map below. After changing the settings, click on the right facing triangle and watch the map change.
Example
The map below includes content that changes over time.
TimeMap
TMjava map browser implemented and maintained by the
TimeMap® Project team.
Best viewed with Java plug-in 1.3 or better.
