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  • Manage Maps with the Administrator Tools in LunaMap

    Manage Maps with the Administrator Tools in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to manage maps with the Administrator Tools in LunaMap, namely how to edit or delete existing maps. The Manage Maps page shows all maps in a table that can be easily sorted and searched. The right column contains two action buttons to either edit or delete a map. Edit Maps Delete…

  • LunaMap User and Administrator Settings

    LunaMap User and Administrator Settings

    LunaMap

    The LunaMap User and Administrator Settings contains three sections, namely (1) My Profile to set user-specific settings, (2) Preferences to set a user-specific workspace and default map, and some application-wide administrator settings and user-specific settings that personalized the experience. The settings include options to update user information, set a default workspace and map, and brand the…

  • Attributes Table in LunaMap

    Attributes Table in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    The Attributes Table in LunaMap contains the following features and capabilities: Opening the Attribute Table Filtering Attributes

  • Map Notes in LunaMap

    Map Notes in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Map Notes in LunaMap allow users to mark specific points on the map and add descriptive information about each point. This feature is useful for annotating locations, providing context, and organizing spatial data with additional details, helping to enhance map interactivity and information sharing. Map Notes are related to the map itself, so a note…

  • Export to PDF with LunaMap

    Export to PDF with LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to export to PDF with LunaMap. 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. Export to PDF

  • Search and Zoom in LunaMap

    Search and Zoom in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to search and zoom in LunaMap. The Search and Zoom tool 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…

  • The Layers Panel in LunaMap

    The Layers Panel in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    The Layers Panel in LunaMap allows users to control how layers are added, organized, and displayed within a map. Using the Layers Panel, users can add or remove layers, adjust layer order, group layers, and access layer tools such as zoom, search, and metadata to manage map content effectively. Open the Layer panel Adding a…

  • Delete Layers in LunaMap

    Delete Layers in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to delete layers in LunaMap using the Layer Manager. IMPORTANTDeleted layers cannot be undeleted. Deleting a layer will remove it from all maps in which it was added. 

  • Edit Layers in LunaMap

    Edit Layers in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to edit layers in LunaMap, including layer metadata, display properties, and search & zoom parameters. 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…

  • Publish Raster Layers in LunaMap

    Publish Raster Layers in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    This tutorial explains how to publish raster layers 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…

  • Publish PostGIS Layers in LunaMap

    Publish PostGIS Layers in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    The following instructions document how to publish PostGIS layers 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 the…

  • Understanding Layer Management in LunaMap

    Understanding Layer Management in LunaMap

    LunaMap

    Summary Understanding layer management in LunaMap is critical for administrators. 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…

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