Web Viewer Guide. HiPER LOOK Version Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All Rights Reserved.

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1 Web Viewer Guide 2016 HiPER LOOK Version Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All Rights Reserved.

2 Table of Contents 1 System Requirements Prerequisites Web Browser HiPER LOOK Web Viewer Overview How to Access HiPER LOOK Web Viewer Main Window Components HiPER LOOK VIEWER Maps & Layers Panel Layer Menu Layer Controls Capabilities HiPER LOOK VIEWER User Interface The Interactive Map Map Components Map Viewport Navigation (Mouse) Map Viewport Navigation (Keyboard) Map Viewport Navigation (Mouse + Keyboard Combo) Maps & Layers Panel Map File Options Capabilities XML Dialog Box Layer Menu Layer Controls Layer Options Feature Info Panel Measure Panel Export Panel The Navigation Toolbar Navigation Toolbar Elements About Dialog Box Viewport History Controls... 32

3 3.2.4 Location Search Favorite Locations Dialog Box Favorite Locations Dialog: Save Location Viewport Center Dialog Box Coordinate Entry Form Viewport Extents Dialog Box Options Dialog Box Options Dialog: Background Tab Options Dialog: Scale Bar Tab Options Dialog: Cursor Tab Toggle Controls Toggle Full Screen The Information Toolbar Information Toolbar Elements Scale Bar Control Cursor Position Control Overview Map Control The Expert Mode About Expert Mode Activating Expert Mode Using Expert Mode The Context Menu About the Context Menu Displaying the Context Menu Context Menu Options History Buttons Map Tool Buttons Captured Coords Function Center Here Function Save Location Function Clear Markers Function... 51

4 Options Function Toggle Controls Toggle Full Screen... 53

5 1 System Requirements The following system requirements are necessary for viewing map data in HiPER LOOK Web Viewer. 1.1 Prerequisites Prior to viewing map data in HiPER LOOK Web Viewer, the following must be in place, as detailed in the HiPER LOOK Desktop Administrator Guide: HiPER LOOK Server Enterprise installed and configured on a server Data cataloged and encoded via HiPER LOOK Desktop Administrator Mapfile generated via HiPER LOOK Desktop Administrator or Map Builder IP address of the HiPER LOOK WMS Server 1.2 Web Browser The web browsers apply: Internet Explorer 9 and Up Mozilla Firefox 18 and Up Google Chrome 25 and Up PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 5

6 2 HiPER LOOK Web Viewer Overview The HiPER LOOK Web Viewer enables you to view maps and images served by HiPER LOOK Server Enterprise. It resides on the HiPER LOOK Server and is designed for access via a web browser on an external client machine. This guide outlines the main features of HiPER LOOK Web Viewer. 2.1 How to Access HiPER LOOK Web Viewer The steps to access the web viewer are detailed below: 1. Open a web browser. Reference Section 1.2 Web Browser for a list of compatible browsers. 2. In the address bar, input the IP address of the HiPER LOOK Server. It is typically formatted address or host name>. HiPER LOOK WMS SPLASH SCREEN PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 6

7 3. When the HiPER LOOK WMS starts, the default browser on the computer system launches and the HiPER LOOK WMS Splash Screen is displayed. 4. To start the HiPER LOOK VIEWER, click the HiPER LOOK logo in the center of the screen. HiPER LOOK EULA 5. The first time the HiPER LOOK WMS Splash Screen is displayed, the End-User License Agreement (EULA) dialog box is shown in the center of the interface. 6. After reading the EULA you may continue by clicking the "AGREE" button [2] on the right side of the dialog box. 7. After clicking the "AGREE" button, the HiPER LOOK VIEWER will be displayed. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 7

8 2.2 Main Window Components HiPER LOOK VIEWER The HiPER LOOK VIEWER user interface (UI) contains various elements which includes an interactive map, several toolbars and related controls. By default, the "default.map file is displayed when the map viewer first starts up. You may want to begin your session by choosing a specific map to view. To see available map files, click the "Maps & Layers" icon on the right side of the UI. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 8

9 2.2.2 Maps & Layers Panel The "Maps & Layers" Panel [1] is displayed on the right side of the screen. The Map Files stored on the HiPER LOOK WMS are shown in the Map Selection Menu [2]. Click the Map Selection Menu to display the available options. Then click the name of a Map File to load that file into the VIEWER. Please note: if you are accessing an instance of the HiPER LOOK WMS over a busy network, it may take a few moments to load the Map and all of the associated image data. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 9

10 2.2.3 Layer Menu After a Map File loads, [by default] a composite image is displayed which is a "stacked mosaic" of all the Layers in the selected Map File. Layers may be divided into sets of [parent-child] hierarchies called Layer Groups. Each Layer Group has a Composite Layer that displays a composite image which represents all the Layers in the Layer Group. Layer Groups are collapsible to enable greater usability of the Layer Menu. A Layer Group may be collapsed or expanded by clicking Layer Group Name label. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 10

11 2.2.4 Layer Controls Each Layer has the following controls: 1. Visibility Checkbox - click to toggle the visibility of the Layer. 2. Zoom to extents Button - click to zoom the map to the visible extents of the Layer. 3. Export KML Button - click to export/view the KML file for this Layer. Please note: after clicking the Export Button, the web browser may ask if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file. Choosing "Open" will cause the KML file to be opened in the default program. The default program for KML is usually the Google Earth viewer. This behavior may vary depending on the configuration of the system. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 11

12 2.2.5 Capabilities The Capabilities Document is an XML file that identifies map extents, as well as which layers, styles, image formats and other features that the WMS (and/or the current Map) supports. To view the Capabilities XML file for the current map, click the View Capabilities Button [1] in the Map File section of the Maps & Layers Panel. Clicking the View Capabilities Button launches a dialog box that displays the URL for the Capabilities Document as well as a code preview of the XML. This feature may be helpful when third-party applications are used in conjunction with the HiPER LOOK WMS, Map Files and related imagery assets. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 12

13 3 HiPER LOOK VIEWER User Interface 1. The Interactive Map: Enables effective viewing of imagery assets 2. The Navigation Toolbar: Allows specialized navigation of the map 3. The Information Toolbar: Provides information about the current viewport PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 13

14 3.1 The Interactive Map Map Components 1. Map Viewport - pan and zoom using the mouse and keyboard. 2. Zoom Toolbar - zoom the map using this toolbar. 3. Map Tools - various tools for effective use of the Map File and associated imagery. At the center of the Map Viewport is the Crosshair Control. This control indicates the exact center of the current viewport hovering the cursor over the Crosshair Control displays the Lat/Lon coordinates of the Viewport Center. Clicking on the Crosshair Control displays the Viewport Center dialog box. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 14

15 3.1.2 Map Viewport Navigation (Mouse) 1 Left Mouse Button - click and drag to pan/move the map. 2 Left Mouse Button - double-click to zoom in. 3 Right Mouse Button - right-click to display the Context Menu. 4 Mouse Wheel - roll the wheel forward to zoom in; roll the wheel back to zoom out Map Viewport Navigation (Keyboard) 1 Plus/Minus Keys - Plus key to zoom in; minus key to zoom out. 2 Arrow Keys - Up, down right, left moves the map accordingly. 3 Page Keys - Page Up slides the map up; Page Down slides the map down. 4 Home/End Keys - Home slides the map left; End slides the map right Map Viewport Navigation (Mouse + Keyboard Combo) PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 15

16 3.1.5 Zoom Toolbar Zoom Region 1. Hold the Shift key, then click and drag to draw a rectangle. 2. Release the mouse button to initiate the zoom Zoom Toolbar The Zoom Toolbar contains controls for modifying the Zoom Level of the Map Viewport. 1. Plus Button - click to zoom in one Zoom Level. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 16

17 2. Zoom Bar - click + drag the "handle" to the desired Zoom Level. * 3. Minus Button - click to zoom out one Zoom Level. 4. Reset Center - click to zoom to "world" extents and center the Map Viewport at 0, 0 (Lat/Lon). * Clicking on the Zoom Bar will automatically slide the handle to a new Zoom Level Map Tools Various tools to effectively utilize the map and imagery stored on the WMS. 1. Maps & Layers Button - click to open the Maps & Layers Panel. 2. Feature Info Button - click to open the Feature Info Panel. 3. Measure Button - click to open the Measure Panel 4. Export Button click to open the Export Panel PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 17

18 3.1.7 Maps & Layers Panel The Maps & Layers Panel is displayed on the right side of the screen and contains two main components: 1. Map File Options - controls to change Map Files and view info about each Map. 2. Layer Menu - a list of Layers contained in the selected Map File. To close the panel, click the X icon in the upper right corner of the panel or press the Esc key on the keyboard. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 18

19 3.1.8 Map File Options 1. Map Selection Menu - select a Map File to load that map into the Viewer. 2. Map Info Button - display general info about the current Map File. 3. Get Capabilities Button - display the WMS Capabilities Dialog box. 4. Map Reload Button - reloads the current Map File returning it to default view. * PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 19

20 * Generally helpful to bring the Map File configuration back to it's "original" state after changing Options on several Layers Capabilities XML Dialog Box The Capabilities XML dialog box contains links to the WMS, WMTS and WCS capabilities XML for the current/selected Map File. 1. URL Field - click to select the URL and press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard. 2. XML Preview - scroll the text area to see a preview of the selected Capabilities XML. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 20

21 Layer Menu The Layer Menu [1] displays all the Layers included in the selected Map File. Layers may be divided into sets of [parent-child] hierarchies called Layer Groups. Each Layer Group has a Composite Layer that displays a composite image which represents all the Layers in the Layer Group. Layer Groups are collapsible to enable more effective usability of the menu. A Layer Group may be collapsed or expanded by clicking the Layer Group Name [label]. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 21

22 Layer Controls Each Layer has the following controls: 1. Visibility Toggle - click checkbox to toggle the visibility of the Layer. 2. Options Button - click to toggle the visibility of the Layer Options panel. 3. Zoom to Extents Button - click to zoom the map to the visible extents of the Layer. 4. Export KML Button - click to export a KML file for this layer. * * After clicking the KML Button, the web browser may ask if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file. Choosing "Open" will cause the KML file to be opened in the default program. The default program for KML is usually the Google Earth viewer. This behavior may vary depending on the configuration of the system Layer Options The Layer Options panel has the following controls: 1. Layer Style Menu - click to menu and select a Style name to change the Layer Style. 2. Opacity Input - click/select value in the field; then type a value of 0 to 100 to change Layer Opacity. 3. Opacity Slider - click + drag to [quickly] set the Layer Opacity value. Note: Layer Option Panel is disabled (greyed-out) when the Layer is not visible. Click the Visibility Toggle checkbox to active the Layer and Layer Options. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 22

23 Feature Info Panel The Feature Info Panel contains two key components: 1. Options Menu - contains a dropdown menu for selecting Feature Info type. 2. Results Menu - displays Feature Info Data at a selected point for visible Layers. To close the panel, click the X icon in the upper right corner of the panel or press the Esc key on the keyboard. Closing the panel automatically deactivates the Feature Info control. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 23

24 Using the Feature Info Tool 1. The Feature Info Control is activated when the panel is opened. * 2. Place the mouse cursor over the Map Viewport; click a point on the Map. ** 3. Feature Information Data is displayed in the Results section of the panel. * The Basic Info type is selected by default. Depending on your HiPER LOOK configuration, other Feature Info types may be available. ** While the control is active, each click in the Map Viewport will cause the Results Menu to be updated. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 24

25 Measure Panel 1. Options Menu - click to select a Drawing Mode. 2. Measurements - view the results of the current measurement. To close the panel, click the X icon in the upper right corner of the panel or press the Esc key on the keyboard. Closing the panel automatically deactivates the Measure Tool. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 25

26 Using the Measure Tool 1. Select a Drawing Mode (e.g. Line or Poly). * 2. Position mouse cursor over the Map and click to draw a line or shape. 3. View the results (distance/area) in the Measurements section of the panel. * Selecting "None" clears the previous shape and deactivates the Measure Tool. See the following sections for an explanation of each Drawing Mode. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 26

27 Measure Tool: Drawing Line Segments (Line Mode) Line Mode is for measuring distance. Use this tool to calculate approximate distance between two or more points. Position the mouse cursor over the Map Viewport; select a point on the map to begin the measurement. Drawing straight lines: click to start drawing a line; click again to add a new vertex to the line; double-click to stop drawing the line. Drawing free-form lines: press/hold the Shift key, then click and drag; release Shift to draw straight segments; release mouse button to end. Note: pressing the Esc key clears the previous line, deactivates the Measure Tool and closes the Measure Panel. Measure Tool: Drawing Shapes (Poly Mode) Polygon Mode is for measuring surface area. Use this tool to calculate approximate square miles/kilometers of a polygon. Position the mouse cursor over the Map Viewport; select a point on the map to begin the measurement. Drawing straight-line polygons: click to start drawing a shape; click again to add a new vertex to the shape; double-click to stop drawing. Drawing free-form polygons: press/hold the Shift key, then click and drag; release Shift to draw straight segments; release mouse button to end. Note: pressing the Esc key clears the previous shape, deactivates the Measure Tool and closes the Measure Panel. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 27

28 Export Panel 1. Options Menu - click to select an Export type. * 2. Configuration Menu - displays various options for the selected Export type. To close the panel, click the X icon in the upper right corner of the panel or press the Esc key on the keyboard. * Depending on your HiPER LOOK configuration, other Export types may be available. By default, the Composite Snapshot Export type is selected. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 28

29 Export: Composite Snapshot The Composite Snapshot Export service may be used to render a composite image of the visible Map Layers shown in the Map Viewer. The Snapshot image can be saved in various standard image formats. The general workflow for generating a Snapshot is shown below. 1. Pan/Zoom the Map Viewport to a specific Area of Interest; 2. Select and show desired Layers; 3. Set Layer Styles and Opacity for visible Layers; 4. Close the Maps & Layers panel and Open the Export Panel; 5. Set Snapshot Configuration Options; 6. Click the Render Snapshot button to save the Snapshot. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 29

30 3.2 The Navigation Toolbar Navigation Toolbar Elements The Navigation Toolbar is located at the top of the interface. It contains the following buttons and controls: 1. About Button - click to display the About Dialog Box. 2. Previous Button - click to go back one view. 3. Next Button - click to go forward one view. 4. Search Field - search for a location. 5. Favorite Locations Button - click to display the Favorite Locations dialog box. 6. Map Links Button - click to display the Map Links dialog box. 7. Viewport Center Button - click to display the Viewport Center dialog box. 8. Viewport Extents Button - click to display the Viewport Extents dialog box. 9. Options Button - click to display the UI Options dialog box. 10. Toggle Controls Button - click to show/hide all the main UI elements. 11. Toggle Full Screen Button - click to push the app window out to fill the screen. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 30

31 3.2.2 About Dialog Box Clicking the About Button launches the About Dialog Box; it contains the following the information: a. application name b. version number c. manufacturer d. copyright attribution Click the 'Close' button to close the dialog box. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 31

32 3.2.3 Viewport History Controls The Viewport History operates much like standard browser history. Use the buttons to cycle (back and forward) through Viewport History. 1. Previous Button - click to go back one step (B A). 2. Next Button - click to go forward one step (A B) Location Search The Location Search Tool (or Gazetteer) is used to find a specific location on the map. To use Location Search: 1. Click inside the Search field. 2. Start typing a location (e.g. country name) or coordinate values (e.g. DD, DMS, MGRS). 3. Click a link in the Results section to focus the Map Viewport at that location. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 32

33 To clear/exit Location Search: 1. Click the "Reset" button to clear the Search Tool. 2. Click the "Cancel" button to close the Search Results fly-out menu Favorite Locations Dialog Box This dialog displays saved locations that can used to quickly navigate to a point on the Map. 1. Location List: a. Location Entry - click to display this Saved Location on the Map. b. Delete (X) - click to delete this entry from the list. 2. Buttons: a. Save Current Location - click to display the Save Location form. * b. Delete Saved Locations - click to delete all locations from the system. * The Save Location Entry Form is collapsed by default and expands after clicking the button. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 33

34 3.2.6 Favorite Locations Dialog: Save Location This dialog displays a form that can be used to save the current Map Location. 1. Fields: a. Name - enter a name to reference this saved location in the list. b. Point - displays the Lat/Lon coordinates of the current location. 2. Buttons: a. Save Location - click to save the location on the system. b. Cancel Save - cancel the operation and display the list. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 34

35 3.2.7 Viewport Center Dialog Box The Viewport Center Dialog displays the geographic coordinates for the center point of the Map Viewport. 1. Viewport Center Coordinates - fields displaying the coordinates of the [current] center point of the Map Viewport. The Center Coordinates are shown in DD, DMS and MGRS formats. 2. Buttons: a. Edit Center - click to display the Coordinate Entry Form. * b. Reset - click to reset Viewport Center to default values. c. Search - closes this dialog, places the cursor/focus on the Location Search input field. 3. Close (X) - click to close the dialog box. * The Coordinate Entry Form is collapsed by default and expands after clicking the button Coordinate Entry Form The Coordinate Entry Form is used to modify the Viewport Center via text input. 1. Coordinate Entry Form - Input fields for modifying Lat, Lon and Zoom Level values. 2. Buttons: a. Go - click to set the Viewport Center to values shown in the form. b. Reset - click to reset Viewport Center to default values. c. Cancel - click to close the dialog box. 3. Close (X) - click to close the dialog box. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 35

36 3.2.9 Viewport Extents Dialog Box The Viewport Extents Dialog displays the coordinates for the bounding box of the current viewport. 1. Coordinates - a field containing the Lat/Lon coordinates of the current bounding box. 2. Buttons: a. Reset - click to reset Viewport Center to default values. b. Cancel - click to close the dialog box. 3. Close (X) - click to close the dialog box. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 36

37 Options Dialog Box The Options Dialog Box contains controls for modifying the user interface. 1. Tabs: a. Background Tab - click to display Map Viewport Background Options (displayed by default). b. Scale Bar Tab - click to display Scale Bar Control Options. c. Cursor Tab - click to display Cursor Position Control Options. 2. Buttons: a. Toggle Controls Button - click to enable Expert Mode. b. Toggle Full Screen - click to switch between Windowed and Full Screen modes Options Dialog: Background Tab The Map Tab in the Options Dialog Box has controls for modifying the Map Viewport. Currently, the only option available is to change the background color of the Map Viewport Container. 1. Color Picker - select a custom color using the color block, slider and/or input fields. * 2. Swatches - click to select one of the preset color swatches. ** * Change the color by selecting specific values; use RGB, HSB or Hexidecimal color values. ** By default, the background is transparent. It appears dark gray in UI. It is the first Swatch in the menu. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 37

38 Options Dialog: Scale Bar Tab The Scale Bar Tab contains controls for modifying the display of the Scale Bar Control (located on the Information Toolbar at the bottom-left of the interface.) 1. Display Toggle - click to toggle visibility of the Scale Bar (on/off). 2. Scale Bar Attributes - menus and sliders to control how the Scale Bar appears when it is activated. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 38

39 Options Dialog: Cursor Tab The Cursor Tab contains options for changing the display of the Cursor Position Control (located on the Information Toolbar at the bottom-center of the interface). 1. Geo- coordinate System Menu: a. DD (Decimal Degrees); b. DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds); c. MGRS (Military Grid Reference System). Click on the corresponding button to select the preferred coordinate system Toggle Controls The Toggle Controls button engages Expert Mode. Expert Mode is an alternate interface modality that offers an unrestricted view of the Map Viewport. While Expert Mode is engaged the standard interface elements are hidden so that the imagery can be viewed without obstruction. For more information, read the section about Expert Mode. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 39

40 Toggle Full Screen The Toggle Full Screen button allows the user to quickly switch between "Windowed" and Full Screen modes. Full Screen mode removes all the browser controls and window edges. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 40

41 3.3 The Information Toolbar Information Toolbar Elements The Information Toolbar displays information about the current Map Viewport. It contains in the following components: 1. Scale Bar Button - toggle the visibility of the Scale Bar Control. 2. Cursor Position - displays the Lat/Lon and MGRS coordinates of the cursor. 3. Overview Map Button - toggle the visibility of Overview Map Control. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 41

42 3.3.2 Scale Bar Control The Scale Bar Control displays scale information of the current Map Viewport. 1. Scale Bar Button - click to reveal the Scale Bar Control. 2. Scale Bar Control - displays a Scale Line that can be used to gauge distance. 3. Scale Bar Events: a. Hover the cursor over the control to display the current Map Scale in the tooltip; b. Click the Scale Bar to launch the Scale Bar Options. * * Click the Arrow Icon to collapse the Scale Bar Cursor Position Control PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 42

43 The Cursor Position Control displays the geographic coordinates of the cursor as it moves around the Map Viewport. To change the coordinate system used for this display, open the Options Dialog Box and click the "Cursor" tab Overview Map Control The Overview Map Control is a small map that is displayed in the bottom right corner of the UI. It is used display the extents of the Map Viewport, to provide context and to visualize the extents of the current Map Viewport in comparison to the World. In addition, it provides a secondary method for moving the Map Viewport. 1. Overview Map Button - click to toggle visibility of the Overview Map Control (on/off). 2. Overview Map Control - click and drag on the Extents Rectangle inside the Overview Map to reposition the Map Viewport. * * Click the Arrow Icon to collapse the Overview Map Control. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 43

44 3.4 The Expert Mode About Expert Mode Expert Mode is an alternate interface modality that offers an unrestricted view of the Map Viewport. While Expert Mode is engaged, the standard interface elements are hidden so that the map/imagery can be viewed without obstruction by the tools. The term "Expert Mode" denotes a higher level of experience using the HiPER LOOK VIEWER. This is because Expert Mode requires the user to navigate the UI using the right-click Context Menu and keyboard shortcuts. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 44

45 3.4.2 Activating Expert Mode Expert Mode can be activated in the following ways: 1. In the Navigation Bar, click the Toggle Controls button. 2. In the Options dialog, click the Toggle Controls Button. 3. Right-click on the Map Viewport and click the Toggle Controls button in the Context Menu. 4. Press Shift + Space Bar on the keyboard. * * Warning: certain browsers may disallow the use of this keyboard shortcut Using Expert Mode 1. Map Viewport - navigate as explained in the The Interactive Map section. 2. Context Menu - Right-click on the Map Viewport to open the Context Menu. 3. Toggle Controls Button - click to revert back to the Standard Mode. * PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 45

46 * Alternate methods to deactivate Expert Mode: 1. Right-click on the Map Viewport and click the "Toggle Controls" button in the the Context Menu. 2. Press Shift + Space Bar on the keyboard. * * Warning: certain browsers may disallow the use of this keyboard shortcut. 3.5 The Context Menu About the Context Menu PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 46

47 The Context Menu provides a convenient method to access various application controls Displaying the Context Menu To display the Context Menu, right-click anywhere on the Map Viewport Context Menu Options 1. History Buttons - Prev View and Next View; click to step back or forward in History. 2. Map Tool Buttons - click to open the desired Map Tool Panel. 3. Capture Coords Button - click to capture the coordinates at the location of the right-click. 4. Center Here Button - click to center the Map Viewport at the location of the right-click. 5. Save Location Button - click to launch the Save Location entry form. 6. Clear Markers Button - click to delete any Markers currently displayed on the Map. 7. Options Button - click to launch the Options Dialog Box. 8. Toggle Controls Button - click to toggle Expert Mode (on/off). 9. Toggle Full Screen Button - click to switch between Windowed and Full Screen modes. To dismiss the Context Menu, choose one of the Context Menu Options or click anywhere outside of it. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 47

48 3.5.4 History Buttons The Viewport History operates much like standard browser history. Use the buttons to cycle (back and forward) through Viewport History. 1. Prev View Button - click to go back one step (B A). 2. Next View Button - click to go forward one step (A B). PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 48

49 3.5.5 Map Tool Buttons The Map Tool Buttons in the Context Menu operate the same as the Map Tool buttons located on the right of the Map Viewport. These buttons are useful to quickly access the Map Tool Panels when using the Map Viewer in Expert Mode Captured Coords Function Clicking on the Capture Coords Button (in the Context Menu) captures the coordinates at the location of the right-click and displays the Captured Coordinates Dialog Box. 1. Captured Coordinates - fields displaying the coordinates of the right-click event (coords are shown in DD, DMS and MGRS formats). 2. Buttons: a. Center Map Here - click to center the Map Viewport at the location shown in the field(s). b. Cancel - click to close the dialog box. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 49

50 3.5.7 Center Here Function 1. Position the cursor over the Map Viewport, right-click and then click the "Center Here" Button. 2. The Map Viewport is centered at the location of the right-click Save Location Function This dialog displays a form that can be used to save the current Map Location. 1. Fields: a. Name - enter a name to reference this saved location in the list. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 50

51 b. Point - displays the Lat/Lon coordinates of the current location. 2. Buttons: a. Save Location - click to save the location on the system. b. Cancel Save - cancel the operation and display the list Clear Markers Function Markers are be placed on the Map during the execution of certain functions such as, clicking on a Search link or using the Feature Info tool. Clicking the Clear Markers button will delete any Markers currently visible on the Map. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 51

52 Options Function The Options Dialog Box contains controls for modifying the user interface. 1. Tabs: a. Background Tab - click to display Map Viewport Background Options (displayed by default). b. Scale Bar Tab - click to display Scale Bar Control Options. c. Cursor Tab - click to display Cursor Position Control Options. 2. Toggle Controls Button - click to enable Expert Mode. 3. Toggle Full Screen Button - click to switch between Windowed and Full Screen modes Toggle Controls The Toggle Controls button engages Expert Mode. Expert Mode is an alternate interface modality that offers an unrestricted view of the Map Viewport. While Expert Mode is engaged the standard interface elements are hidden so that the imagery can be viewed without obstruction. For more information, read the section about Expert Mode. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 52

53 Toggle Full Screen The Toggle Full Screen button allows the user to quickly switch between "Windowed" and Full Screen modes. Full Screen mode removes all the browser controls and window edges. PIXIA Corp. Copyright 2016 PIXIA Corp. All rights reserved. Page 53