Add a Map Layer | Elevate (V5)

In the Elevate version, it is possible to draw polygons, lines, and points as base layers on your map. Here are some examples of what you can draw.

Example of a Line Layer

Example of a Point Layer

Add a Base Layer

1. In the Add Layers tab, click + Add Layer:

   Note:

   Only one new layer may be added at a time.

2. Expand the New Layer:

3. Paste your link into the URL field and click Fetch:

   Note:

   This checks the endpoint and pulls the layer name and all the fields.

   • Custom Layer Name: This is the name that will show in the legend of the map.

   • Placeholder: This is the text that shows in the map search field when the layer is selected to perform the search.

   • Under Layer Settings, you can set the following:

     

     • Main Layer: The main layer is the layer on which all other layers are drawn on top of. There can only be one main layer, and it always appears in the legend at the bottom of the layer lists.

     • Visible: This controls if the layer is drawn by default when the map loads.

     • Custom Field Names: These will be the display names in the parcel card.

     • Key Field: This is how you denote which field is used as the key to tie it to parcel records in your system. Only one key field should be marked.

     • Key Field Name: This is almost always parcel_num. It connects the layer key field to the parcel ID in the parcel record.

     • Search Fields: These fields can be searched using the search bar in the upper right corner. Good search fields should be somewhat unique to return useful results. Examples include parcel ID, address number, and street name.

4. Click Save to save your layer.

Other Layers

You can add Custom Layers to your map by providing a link to a URL that serves a CSV. Other Layers can only be drawn as point layers. You must also enter latitude and longitude. Easting and Northing are not supported.

Note:

The CSV must be in an identical format to the following:

• Parcel_number

• URL - link to a record

• Item_type

• Marker_data - formatted HTML

• Latitude

• Longitude

Add an 'Other' Layer

1. From the Others tab, click + Add Custom Layer:

2. Click to expand the New Layer:

3. In the settings, fill in the following:

   • Title: This will be used in the legend.

   • URL: This is the link from which the CSV will be fetched. Every time the map loads, the CSV will be pulled. The file is not cached.

   • Color: This will be used for the color of the points.

   • Visible: Sets whether the layer is shown by default when the map loads.