Backgrounds tab

This tab of the Map Properties dialog contains the list of available backgrounds of different types that can be visible on the Map.

The left panel of the tab contains the list of the imported vector and raster backgrounds:

  1. To preview a background, highlight it. The right panel will display the drawing.
  2. To have a background displayed / hidden on the Map, select / deselect the check box next to the respective background.
  3. You can select a predefined map backgrounds and / or raster background images from the Web Map Service to show them on the Map. This option is available for selecting if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
  4. Click in the Background Map panel to open the Map Background dialog, where you can select the necessary background type.

Below is the additional information on predefined map backgrounds.

The application automatically loads the selected predefined map to the current job under the following conditions:

  1. The Controller / PC has Internet access;
  2. The following elements are selected:

The application automatically loads the selected raster background images from the Web Map Services to the current job under the following conditions:

  1. The Controller / PC should have Internet access;
  2. The display area of the Map dialog should be included to the background image area of the WMS record;
  3. The following elements should be selected:

Note: Displaying a background map is not supported in tape measurements (the Tape Dimension dialog).