Manage Preconfigured Map Layers

In the Map Layers module, administrators can add, edit, or delete preconfigured map layers.

To add a preconfigured map layer

1. In Administrative Functions, click Map Layers. The Map Layers module opens.

2. On the action bar, click New. The Add Map Layer window opens.

3. For URL, enter the URL of the service from which the map layer will pull data.

   If you are adding a service from ArcGIS Online, you can instead enter the service's ID.

4. If the service requires an access token, do one of the following:

   If you have a valid token

   For Token, enter the URL of the token.

   If the service supports token retrieval via your ArcGIS login information

   1. Click Get token via credentials. The ArcGIS Token window opens.

   2. The Token URL text box is prepopulated with the default token URL for ArcGIS Online. If the service does not use this default URL, instead enter the correct URL.

   3. Enter your ArcGIS Username and Password.

   4. Click Sign In. The Arcgis Token window closes and a valid token appears in the Token text box.

5. Click Load. If the information was entered correctly and the service is supported by Crisis Track, new fields appear.

6. For Label, enter a name for the map layer.

7. Use the Transparency slider to set the default transparency of the map layer.

   If you want the layer to be partially visible and show layers underneath it, try setting the transparency between 30 and 70.

8. For Notes, enter any information other admins need about this map layer. This text is only displayed in the Map Layers module.

9. Click Save.

To edit a preconfigured map layer

You can edit a preconfigured map layer to change any of the settings mentioned above. If the layer was previously added to any incidents, your changes do not affect the layer in those incidents.

1. In Administrative Functions, click Map Layers. The Map Layers module opens.

2. Locate the map layer you want to edit. On that row, click Edit. The Add Map Layer window opens.

3. As needed, update the values in the URL, Label, Transparency, Notes, or Token fields.

4. Click Save.

To delete a preconfigured map layer

Deleting a preconfigured layer does not remove it from any incidents it was previously added to. If you want to remove a map layer from an incident, instead use the Info module.

1. In Administrative Functions, click Map Layers. The Map Layers module opens.

2. Locate the map layer you want to delete. On that row, click Delete. A confirmation window opens.

3. Click Delete.