Maps & Geospatial Tools

1. Fuzzy Search & Attribute Filtering

The Fuzzy Search tool allows users to search for specific features within the layers they have access to.

1. Click the Fuzzy Search tool.
2. Select the layer you want to search (e.g., Country).
3. Enter or select a search keyword, such as a country name.

Figure: Fuzzy Search Layer and Keyword Selection

1. The search results will display only matching features.
2. The filtered results are displayed in an interactive Attribute Table:

Figure: Filtered Attribute Results Table

Table Operations

• Export — Export the displayed data to CSV or GeoJSON.
• Hide Column — Hide selected columns from the table.
• Show JSON Fields — View JSON fields associated with the data.
• Geometry Types — View geometry types of features.
• Selection Controls — Select All, Invert Selection, Move to Top, and Show Selected Only.
• Zoom To — Zoom the map to the selected feature.
• Select Feature — Select an individual feature from the table.

Figure: Attribute Table Operations Toolbar

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2. Base Map Layer Selection

VistaBridge provides standard global basemap options: - OSM (OpenStreetMap) — Standard street and road map. - ESRI World Imagery — High-resolution global satellite imagery. - Google Hybrid — Google satellite imagery with road/label overlays. - Google Street — Standard Google street map.

To change the basemap: Click Basemap Selector and choose the required basemap.

Figure: Basemap Selection Options

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3. Layer List Management

The Layer List allows adding and managing multiple layers on the map:

1. Click Layer List -> Add Layers.
2. Select required layers from the Available Layers table.
3. Click Add to Map.

Figure: Available Layers Selection Table

Mini Toolbar Controls

Each layer in the Layer List includes a mini toolbar:

Control	Name	Description
1	Hide Layer	Toggles layer visibility on/off
2	Zoom to all	Centers map view to layer full extent
3	GeoServer style	Applies or modifies GeoServer SLD styles
4	Legend	Displays symbology legend for the layer
5	Opacity	Adjusts layer transparency slider
6	Delete	Removes layer from the workspace

Figure: Layer List with Mini Toolbar Controls

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4. Measurement Tools

Measure Distance / Length

1. Select Measure Distance/Length.
2. Click points along the path on the map.
3. Double-click to finish drawing. View measurement and prior records in Measurement History.

Figure: Distance Measurement & Measurement History

Measure Area

1. Select Measure Area.
2. Click points defining the polygon boundary.
3. Double-click to finish drawing and calculate enclosed area.

Figure: Polygon Surface Area Measurement

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5. Annotation Tools

The Annotation tool allows users to mark and add information directly on the map: - Point - Line & Freehand Line - Square & Rectangle - Circle - Freehand Polygon - Label / Text

Click Save in the top-right corner to save annotations with the workspace, or Clear Annotations to remove all drawings.

Figure: Map Markup and Annotation Tools

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6. GO TO XY Coordinate Locator

Specify geographic locations across three coordinate formats:

Decimal Degrees (DD)

Enter coordinates (e.g., -73.816623, 18.638469), click Go, and optionally bookmark via Save Location.

Figure: Decimal Degrees (DD) Navigation & Saved Locations

Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS)

Enter coordinates in DMS format (deg° min' sec").

Figure: Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds (DMS) Format

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)

Enter coordinates using Easting and Northing values measured in meters.

Figure: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Format

Export Saved Coordinates

Export saved coordinate bookmarks to a CSV file:

Figure: CSV Coordinate Export

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7. Query Tools Engine

7.1 Query by Attribute

Filter features based on attribute values: 1. Select Target Layer. 2. Set Matches (All, Any, None), column, filter (e.g., Contains), and value (e.g., "tan"). 3. Click Run Query.

Figure: Query by Attribute Configuration

Figure: Filtered Query Results Table

7.2 Buffer Query

Identify features within a distance buffer: 1. Select Target Layer, geometry type, and buffer radius (up to 500 km). 2. Click Draw on Map, draw the shape, and double-click to finish. 3. Click Run Query.

Figure: Buffer Query Configuration on Map

Figure: Buffer Query Results Table

7.3 Spatial Query

Find features based on topological relationships: 1. Select Target Layer, choose Use another layer, select spatial operator (Intersects, Contains, etc.), and reference dataset. 2. Click Run Query.

Figure: Spatial Topological Query Configuration

Figure: Spatial Query Output Table

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8. Manage Maps Workspace

Manage and preview mapping workspaces: - Search by Workspace Name or ID. - Filter by date. - Preview (Eye Icon) to open map. - Create Map to start a new workspace.

Figure: Manage Maps Workspace Directory