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  • Deleting a Map in LunaMap

    Deleting a Map in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Maps can be deleted from either the Map page or from the Map Management page.  Deleting a Map from the Map Page Note: Deleting a map also deletes related items and settings, such as map notes and map-specific layer configurations. Deleting a Map from the Map Management page

  • Publish Rasters with Geoserver

    Publish Rasters with Geoserver

    Geoserver

    Summary This tutorial explains how to publish a GeoTIFF in Geoserver, from upload to preview. See our other tutorials to learn how to optimize and style rasters for Geoserver. Introduction Before publishing rasters with Geoserver, the optimized data must be transferred to the server on which Geoserver resides. The transfer method will vary depending on…

  • Manage Maps with the Administrator Tools in LunaMap

    Manage Maps with the Administrator Tools in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    The Manage Maps section of the administrator tools can be used to edit or delete existing maps. The Manage Maps page shows all maps in a table that can be easily sorted and searched. Editing Maps Deleting Maps

  • Understanding Layer Management in LunaMap

    Understanding Layer Management in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Summary Layers are either raster and vector data sources and a map can include multiple layers. Each layer in LunaMap can be used across multiple maps and within multiple workspaces. Although most configuration is done by an administrator within the Layer Manager page (e.g. yourdomain.com/layers), within a map a user may further define z-order and…

  • Publishing PostGIS Layers in LunaMap

    Publishing PostGIS Layers in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    The following instructions document how to publish a PostGIS layer in LunaMap. These instructions assume that you have already published the layer in Geoserver – if needed, see here for instructions on how to publish PostGIS layers in Geoserver.  Step 1: Layer Information Step 2: Layer Security The Layer Security section defines the workspaces where…

  • Publishing a Raster Layer in LunaMap

    Publishing a Raster Layer in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Publishing a raster layer in LunaMap is similar to publishing a PostGIS layer except that rasters do not have search and visualization fields defined.  Step 1: Layer Information Step 2: Layer Security The Layer Security section defines the workspaces where the PostGIS layers will be available.  Step 3: Layer Metadata Step 4: Layer Author Step…

  • Editing a Layer in LunaMap

    Editing a Layer in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    1. Log into LunaMap as an Administrator. Only Administrators can access the Layer Manager page. 2. Navigate to the Layer Manager at yourdomain.com/layers.  3. In the Layer Manager, click the edit button (pencil icon) next to the layer that needs to be edited. 4. Make the required changes to the layer.  5. Click the Save…

  • Deleting a Layer in LunaMap

    Deleting a Layer in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    IMPORTANTDeleted layers cannot be undeleted. Deleting a layer will remove it from all maps in which it was added. 

  • The Layers Panel in LunaMap

    The Layers Panel in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Open the Layer panel Adding a Layer to a Map Changing Layer Z-Order Layer Tools The Layer Visibility Limit button allows users to set the minimum scale visibility for the layers. Removing layer from the Map Creating Layer Groups Layers can be grouped in the Layers panel and either toggled on/off together or set to be mutually…

  • The Search and Zoom Tool in LunaMap

    The Search and Zoom Tool in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Summary The Search and Zoom tool in LunaMap helps locate features based on a search term. The tool will search the selected layer based on the searchable fields defined in the layer manager. For example, if the “address” field is set as searchable in a parcel dataset, the user could then enter the search term…

  • Export a Map to PDF with LunaMap

    Export a Map to PDF with LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Summary The Print tool in LunaMap allows users to create and download custom PDF maps. By selecting the desired map, setting a title, description, print scale, and page layout, users can generate a professional layout. Exporting a map

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