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About the Layer Manager
Layers provide a simple way to group different objects together so that you can organize your site layout more easily. For example, if you were creating a landscaping plan, you might draw out all of the areas of retaining walls, and then group those areas together under a layer called ‘Retaining walls’. You can create as…
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Work with Feature Layers
Every object you add to the map is added as a feature layer. Let us now see how you can use the Layer Manager to manage feature layers to: Add a Layer Duplicate a Layer Group Layers Delete a Layer Import and Export Feature Layers
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Work with Data Layers
A data layer is a visualization of information overlaid on to the map, where the information includes: Boundaries : Use this layer to visualise boundary lines as well as other data about a property or land parcel, as an overlay on Nearmap imagery. Roads Overlay : Use this layer to display a transparent road map over the…
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Add a Layer
To add a feature group layer to your Workspace (or project): Select the + sign, then select Feature Group . A feature group is added. Change the name by double-clicking on the layer name. Once you type the name, press Enter. You can also use the context menu to rename the layer. Add new objects to the feature group, or…
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View Boundaries
The MapBrowser Boundaries feature allows MapBrowser users to visualize boundary lines as well as other data about a property or land parcel, as an overlay on Nearmap imagery, with boundary data provided by Precisely. Nearmap uses a national data aggregator, which sources boundary data from each state’s official land…
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Duplicate a Layer
Right-click on the layer. Select Duplicate from the context menu. The layer is copied at the same layer level as the original.
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View Roads Overlay
In MapBrowser you can choose to display a transparent road map over the Vertical imagery base layer. Road Maps are provided by Here.com. Nearmap has no access to or control over the data in these layers, or their accuracy. NOTE: Viewing Roads Overlay does not affect your 2D usage. Viewing road overlaysTo view road…
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Group Layers
Grouping layers can be really handy, for example, if want to move multiple items at once. Grouping and ungrouping layers Hold down the SHIFT key to select the objects in the Layer Manager. Group or ungroup layers in one of the following ways. Right-click and select Group or Ungroup from the context menu. Press Ctrl/Cmd G…
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View AI Data Layers
AI Layers are available to view in MapBrowser with a Nearmap subscription. You can visualize AI data raster layers covered by your subscription in your MapBrowser workspace as a default, and optionally overlay the layers and imagery with property or cadastre boundaries. NOTE: To view raster AI Layers you need a…
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Delete a Layer
Quickly show or hide a layer that you have drawn on the map. Alternatively, delete the layer if it's no longer required. Showing and hiding layers Show or hide the objects you have drawn on the map in any of the following ways: Click the 'eye' icon to the right of the layer you wish to hide, and click the icon again to…
