Giraffe Help Center

Mapping

Everything about Data Layers, Context, and the Map Canvas

By Holly1 author47 articles

Mapping OverviewGiraffe as a geospatial engine

Canvas

How to navigate and customize the working map

NavigationPan, Orbit, and Zoom

Map toolsThe Map Controls Toolbar

Search the MapFind any place in the globe with the map search

The Map ProjectionGiraffe is inherently spatial, and every project is geolocated and to scale.

Base Map

The base map style comes from Mapbox. Select a pre-loaded style or create your own.

What is a Base Map?The difference between the base map and layers

Map Style PresetsSelect a base map style from the pre-sets

Create a Custom Map StyleCreate a custom base map with Mapbox.

Layers

How to use, connect to, and query spatial data

What is a Layer?Map layers contain features representing real-world objects

Work with LayersThe basics of layers_{4 articles}

Add LayersUpload geospatial files or connect to APIs_{5 articles}

Create LayersIf you need to bring in external spatial data, you can create your own layers_{3 articles}

Manage LayersEdit, share, and style layers_{6 articles}

Interrogate LayersDive into the data on the map_{2 articles}

Data TableUse the data table to explore large spatial data sets_{8 articles}

Layer Use CasesWorkflows for Layers_{3 articles}

Views

Manage Layers and Camera Angles

What is a view?Views are project screenshots, containing an image, a camera angle, and a layer state.

Create a ViewSave layer combinations and camera positions using the View tool.

Edit or Update a ViewUpdate View info or Screenshot.

Download the View ImageDownload the high res thumbnail file

Re-Order ViewsChange the display order of views in the palette

Compare ViewsUse the compare views slider to see two views simultaneously

Delete a ViewRemove a view from your project.