The Web Map Overlays command allows you to display aerial images from on-line web sources† as underlays to your project data.
Note: An Internet connection is required.
†Note: The relative accuracy of the imagery sources compared to true ground positions will vary and the images should be used for reference purposes only.
- Provider: Indicate the preferred imagery provider.
- Layer: Indicate the type of imagery information to display.
Note: Some providers can be further customized via the wrenches button.
More Information
Configure Web Map Service - WMTS Option Shown - Service Type: [WMTS shown] Indicate the path to the desired web map service provider.
- Search: The service provider is searched and any valid results are returned which can be then selected.
See also:
Resources for Digital Aerial Photography and Digital Maps
https://web.carlsonsw.com/knowledgebase/kbase05.php?action=display_topic&topic_id=582 - Dimension: This allows for selecting the pixel size of the web map overlay.
Note: Larger dimension images may take longer to load over slower Internet connection speeds but there will be fewer of them compared to smaller dimension images.
- Image Format: Indicate the preferred format of the web map overlay format.
Note: PNGs are better for images that need to be crisp and high-quality. JPGs are better for photos that don't have crisp lines where you want to balance quality with faster load times.
- Use Reverse Graphic Screen style: Sets the Preferences - Graphic Screen option.