Taskbar Overview

The taskbar groups all core tools—from address search to printing—across the top of the Map Viewer. Use this reference to master each icon.

Search & Navigate

Navigation toolbar screenshot

The left-most icons help you find locations and move around the map quickly.

  • Address Search – type an address/parcel ID then press Search. A red marker appears at the exact location (see example below).
  • Box Zoom – drag a rectangle to zoom in to any area.
  • Pan – hand icon lets you drag the map at any time.
  • Locate Me – GPS bullseye centers on your current position (great on mobile).
  • Previous / Next Extent – step backward or forward through your view history.
Find address example

Identify & Parcel Details

Identify popup example
  • Identify Feature ("i-tool") – click the map to get details from active layers such as Flood Zones, Zoning, Future Land Use, etc.
  • Identify Parcel – quickly pull owner name, address, acreage, land-use, and open the full property report.
  • Environmental resource permits for the clicked parcel are also listed when available.

Select Parcels

Select parcels menu
  • Choose Select by Point / Line / Polygon / Radius to highlight parcels of interest.
  • Selected parcels turn yellow and appear in the Search Results list.
  • Use Clear Selected Parcels to reset before starting a new selection.
  • Export selected parcels to Excel or save them as a Custom Boundary.

Drawing & Measuring

Drawing tools toolbar
  • Drawing Tools – add custom points, logos, labels, lines, polygons, and save them to named projects.
  • Style each feature (color, size, opacity) or move / reshape after placement.
  • Measure Area – draw a polygon to instantly see square feet & acres.
  • Measure Distance – click a path to display segment lengths and total distance.

Print & Export Maps

Print map menu Download image menu
  • Print Map – generate PDFs or PNGs in standard page sizes (8½×11, 11×17, 24×36) with automatic scale bar & legend.
  • Download Map Image – export high-resolution images for reports, PowerPoint, or CAD (set custom size, DPI, and format).
  • Snapshot – one-click image of the current map view including layer key.

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