The Map tab (Figure 1) provides a Google maps style representation of nodes in the current active schematic.
Figure 1. Maps
You can view different map styles using the Map toolbar (Figure 2):
- Map (default) - provides a Google maps style view of the current active schematic;
- Satellite - shows a satellite view of the current active schematic;
- Hybrid - provides a combination of the first two map styles; and
- Snapshot - pans the entire map to show all nodes in a single screen.
Figure 2. Maps toolbar
Adding nodes to maps
Once your schematic is set up, you can add nodes to the map in one of two ways.
Location control
You can also set geolocation coordinates and elevations for nodes and reaches using the Location Control window (using View » Location Control). While it is not essential, it is convenient to set elevations with respect to Australian Height Datum (AHD). You can enter negative numbers for components that are below sea level, such as the lower lakes of the Murray. The elevation of a component is the zero point for that component. For example, the zero point for a storage is the lowest point in the storage.
Figure 3. Location control
Panel on right of map
Selected marker - provides location details for the selected node.
List of all nodes in the current scenario.
Map datum - provides location details of the centre of the map (indicated by a red cross)
Scaling - two types available:
Zoom - zooms the maps. Synonymous to using your mouse scroll wheel.
Node - zooms the node - useful when there are several nodes in a small geographic location.
In the list of nodes, after assigning the latitude and longitude of a node, it becomes enabled.
To add a node to the map either:
Choose the node from the list and click Add Marker; or
Click the node and enter the longitudinal and latitude at the top.
This will add the node to the default location in the map. You can then click and drag the node to the desired location or enter the location details.
Once a node appears in the map, it appears enabled in the nodes list.
For a gauge node: If you choose a listed gauge, it will automatically appear in the map.
Hovering on top of a node will bring up a tooltip containing datum.