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RKSL Map System v3.3

Public User Guide

The Map System is an interactive atlas designed to help you explore the RKSL Studios created maps and assets.

Using the map you can:

No registration is required to browse the map.

Opening the Map

When the site loads you will see:

Logo
Website
Link
Map Selector
Wiki Link 
Filters
Search
Share
Gazetteer
Print

The main map occupies the centre of the screen.

Selecting a Map

Use: Map Selector to choose an available island.

Examples:

The map will automatically reload.

Searching

Use the search box at the top of the page.

Search by:

Search suggestions appear automatically while typing.

Filters

To control what is displayed use:

Category Examples:

Types Examples

You can select multiple options.

Map Layers

Available layers may include:

Toggle layers on or off using the layer controls.

Viewing Information

Click any marker.

A popup will display:

If available:

will appear.

Selecting the link opens the related wiki page.

Grid References

The system supports:

grid references. Right-click anywhere on the map to display:

Measuring Distances

Select:

from the map controls.

Click on the map for the:

The map displays:

Range Rings

Select the Range Ring Tool:

Example: 1km 5km 10km

A ring will be displayed around the selected location.

Route Planning

Select: Route Planner

Add multiple points.

The system will calculate:

Grid Overlay

The map supports:

Enable the required overlay using the map controls.

Roads

Where available, roads are displayed as overlays.

Road classifications may include:

Use the Roads layer toggle to show or hide them.

NOTE: I have not yet imported the roads for most maps. It will come

Map Information

Select: Map Info

to view information about the currently selected map.

This includes:

The information automatically updates when a different map is selected.

Compass

A compass is displayed on the map.

The compass indicates:

North

and helps with navigation and bearings.

NOTE: This is pretty much useless, I was going to allow the map to be rotated but it proved a bit pointless so this may disappear at somepoint

Scale Bar

A scale bar is displayed on the map. The scale updates automatically as you zoom.

Example:

Zoom Controls

Use: + or - to zoom in and out. You can also the mouse wheel or Touch Gestures on a tablet depending on your device.

Registered User Features

Registered users may have access to:

depending on site configuration.

Tips

Finding a Location Quickly

use:

Search

rather than manually zooming.

Finding Infrastructure

Filter by:

Infrastructure

then select:

types.

Military Analysis

Enable:

for operational planning views.

Reading More Information

Most locations include:

which provides detailed background information.

Need Help?

If you encounter missing information or incorrect data, please contact a site administrator.

The map database is continuously updated as new content is added and reviewed.