Drawing Tools

MapWise drawing tools let you annotate the map, create custom graphics & logos, and search parcels within shapes — perfect for presentations or in-depth site analysis.

Below you’ll find step-by-step guides to the key tasks demonstrated in the video.

Create a New Project

1. Open the Drawing Tools taskbar (globe + pencil icon).
2. Click Manage Projects → right-click Personal or Group folder → Add Project.
3. Name the project and click Done. It becomes the Active project.

Load a Project

• Load – select a project → Load Project to resume editing; the map zooms to its extent.

Rename or Delete a Project

• Rename – right-click a project → Rename Project; enter a new name.
• Delete – right-click a project → Delete Project to remove it permanently.

1. Select the Drawing tool in the taskbar and click on the map to place markers (e.g. 7-Eleven, Target, Walmart).
   
2. Click on a drawing feature to edit its symbol, size, color, or swap to a logo graphic from the built-in library.
   
3. Use logos to create eye-catching retailer maps for presentations.

For step-by-step instructions on uploading and managing your own logo graphics, visit the Upload Custom Logos help page.

1. Use Draw Label to place text (e.g. "New Site"). Adjust font, size, and color for readability.
2. Select Draw Line to outline roads or boundaries. Double-click to finish the line, then edit width, color, or opacity.
3. Combine multiple annotation types to build compelling map graphics.

Identify parcels inside custom shapes for targeted prospecting.

1. Choose Add Polygon and draw an area on the map (e.g. between two freeways).
2. Edit fill color, outline, and opacity to highlight the zone.
3. Open Parcel Search → enable Search within Drawing Polygons, set criteria (e.g. vacant residential, 2–5 acres) and click Search Parcels.
4. Review and export the results list or map them for further analysis.

1. Select a point on the map and specify a radius (e.g. 2 miles) to draw a circle.
2. Run a parcel search within the circle using the desired filters.
3. Compare results between different shapes for market analysis.