The Tools Panel provides functions that help users efficiently utilize the current map view and perform deeper analysis.
1. Expand
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Switches the map to full-screen mode to view key information more clearly.
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Press Esc to exit full-screen mode.
2. Capture
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Saves the current screen as an image, which can be used for sharing or record-keeping.
3. Distance
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A measurement tool that allows users to quickly check the distance between selected points.
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After clicking the starting point and the destination in order, the following information will be displayed: Bearing, Great Circle Distance, and Rhumb Line Distance.
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How to Measure:
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Click points on the map to draw the measurement path.
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Double-click to finish drawing when you no longer want to extend the line.
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Click the map again to start a new measurement.
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To completely exit the distance measurement mode, press Esc or click the Distance button again.
4. Refresh
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Reloads the latest data and immediately updates the map view.