User Interface

The JMap NG interface consists of three main elements:

• A sidebar with icons to access the different features

• Navigation and geographic positioning tools

• The map displaying the project data

Sidebar: Icons and Functions

Icon	Function	Details
	Open/close panels	Each panel displays a breadcrumb trail with the project name. To switch projects, click Projects in the breadcrumb trail.
	Create a new feature	Visible only if you have editing permissions. See the Edit Data section for more details.
	Search for a place	See the Navigating the Map section for more details.
	Search within the project	Performs a simple search within the project content. See the Navigating the Map section for more details.
	Manage data layers	Displays the Layers panel. See the Data section for more details.
	Select features	Displays the Selection panel. See the Select Features on the Map section for more details.
	Measure distances and areas	Displays the Measurements panel. See the Measure Distances and Areas section for more details.
	Annotate the map	Displays the Annotations panel. See the Add Annotations to the Map section for more details.
	Manage your custom maps	Displays the My Maps panel. See the Create and Manage Custom Maps section for more details.
	Export or print	Displays the Export / Print panel. See the Export / Print a Map section for more details.
	Access documentation	Opens the JMap NG user and developer guides.
	Configure your account	Displays the Profile and User Settings panel. See the Profile and User Settings section for more details.

Each panel contains functions and information specific to its theme.

Map Navigation Tools

Icon	Function	Details
	Display geographic information	Displays the map scale and cursor coordinates (latitude and longitude). You can modify the scale or center the map on specific coordinates. See the Navigating the Map section for more details.
	Return to previous position	Displays the last position viewed on the map.
	Restore default rotation	Resets the map to its original orientation. See the Navigating the Map section for more details.
	Display your position	Displays your current position on the map (blinking dot). Click again to hide geolocation. Note: You must allow JMap NG to access your device's location.
	Scale bar	The scale indicates the actual distance on the ground corresponding to the line displayed on the map. This distance changes automatically when you zoom in or out. The distance unit used corresponds to the one selected in the Profile and User Settings panel.

Base Maps

Base map attributions are displayed at the bottom of the map.