The Map Module Screen Components

The following figure describes some of the features available in the main screen of the Map module, see MAP MODULE:

1. Zoom to panel - allows free zooming to the desired administrative unit (department or commune).

2. Chart type selector - allows defining whether the data should be presented in the form of a pie chart or a bar chart when plotting graphs on the map.

3. Navigation controls - a set of tools that provide common navigation functions, such as panning and zooming.

4. Map - the map of the country.

5. Scale Bar - allows you to work out the distances on the map. The distances are expressed both in the metric and English units of measure.

6. Mini Map - an overview map of the entire country displayed in a small window allowing quick navigation to a desired location with one click without having to zoom out, find the new location and zoom in again.

7. Layers Panel - provides a variety of data to choose to display on the map.

8. Legend Panel - explains the categories and data series displayed on the map.

9. Location information section - displays the name of the administrative unit when it is pointed on the map.

10. Cursor position section - displays the geographic coordinates (expressed as latitude and longitude) for any point on the map.