Key Features of the GIS Tool

Below are the key features of the GIS tool in the DAD application:

1. Vector-based platform

2. Multi-layer mapping

• Dynamic number of administrative territorial units

• Category or Indicator data

• Static Data (Borders, Cities, Rivers, Roads, Construction Sites, etc.)

• Names and Labels

• Any other type of layer

3.Data visualization features

• Plotting Category or Indicator Data as icons/images/flags

• Plotting data based on GPS coordinates

• Any layer which contains data associated to a precise GPS coordinate can be plotted on the map.

• Coloring administrative territories based on dynamic scaling (e.g. level of certain pollution)

• Plotting graphs on maps

• Attaching photo images to GPS locations (or conditional locations)

4. Reference features

• Legend

• Dynamic legends are displayed depending on the selection of layer(s).

• Tooltips

• Details of an administrative territories

• Details on plotted categories and indicators

5. Navigation features

• Free zoom-in/zoom-out

• Mouse wheel-based zoom-in/zoom-out

• Scaled zoom-in/zoom-out

• Map Panning (mouse drag and buttons)

• Mini Map Preview

The preview displays a small window of the entire world or country and is used for quick navigation to a desired location with one click without having to zoom out, find the new location and zoom in again.

6. GIS specific features

• Distance Measurement

• Buffer Zone Querying

• Geocoding

7. Internationalization features

• User interface multi-lingual capability

• Map multi-lingual capability

8. Export & Print

• Export to PDF, Word, or Excel

• Print

9. Interoperability

• Map retrieval via web services