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[[File:Geometry editor general.png|700px|thumb|center|Geometry editor tool.]]
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[[File:Geometry editor general.png|700px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:685px;">
'''Geometry editor tool.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
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=Drawing a polygon=
=Drawing a polygon=
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3. Left click to start drawing <br/>
3. Left click to start drawing <br/>
4. Click to [[Media:Geometry editor. Drawing polygon.png|follow the perimeter]] <br/>
4. Click to [[Media:Geometry editor. Drawing polygon.png|follow the perimeter]] <br/>
5. Double click to [[Media:Geometry editor, closed polygon.png|close polygon]] <br/>
5. Double click to [[Media:Geometry editor, closed polygon.png|close polygon]] <br /><br />
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5. When the whole perimeter is drawn, double click with the left button to close the polygon and end drawing. It can be done from any point but it is recomended to do so from the last corner before the one we started from. The finished polygon becomes orange. <br/>
5. When the whole perimeter is drawn, double click with the left button to close the polygon and end drawing. It can be done from any point but it is recomended to do so from the last corner before the one you started from. The finished polygon becomes orange. <br/>
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[[File:Geometry editor, closed polygon.png|700px|thumb|center|Geometry editor. Polygon.]]
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<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:400px;">
[[File:Geometry editor, closed polygon.png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Geometry editor. Polygon.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
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==Editing a polygon==
==Editing a polygon==
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[[File:Edit polygon.png|700px|thumb|center|Edit polygon.]]
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<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:400px;">
[[File:Edit polygon.png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Edit polygon.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2. Edit''' <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
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2. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image [[Media:Edit polygon.png|Edit polygon]] above). <br/>
2. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image [[Media:Edit polygon.png|Edit polygon]] above). <br/>
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[[File:Editing polygon, editable area.png|700px|thumb|center|Editing polygon. Editable area.]]
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[[File:Editing polygon, editable area.png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Editing polygon. Editable area.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2. Edit''' <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
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4. Left click on any orange dot you would like to modify. Hold the click and drag the dot to its new position. Note when moving dots, new ones will appear allowing you be as precise as necessary. Move the map to access a different part of the polygon, until the whole polygon is edited. To know how to move the map visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]].<br/>
4. Left click on any orange dot you would like to modify. Hold and drag the dot to its new position. Note when moving dots new ones will appear allowing you be as precise as necessary. Move the map to access a different part of the polygon, until the whole polygon is edited. To know how to move the map visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]].<br/>
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[[File:Edited polygon.png|700px|thumb|center|Adjusting polygon to area.]]
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[[File:Edited polygon.png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Adjusting polygon to area.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
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5. When the polygon follows exactly the limits you are interested at, click anywhere outside the polygon area. The finished polygon becomes orange. <br/>
5. When the polygon follows exactly the limits you are interested at, click anywhere outside the polygon area. The finished polygon becomes orange. <br/>
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[[File:Edited polygon orange.png|700px|thumb|center|Polygon after editing.]]
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[[File:Edited polygon orange.png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Polygon after editing.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
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1. Display area to draw at on the map area <br/>
1. Display area to draw at on the map area <br/>
2. Select [[Media:Geometry editor general.png|drawing icon]]<br/>
2. Select [[Media:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|drawing icon]]<br/>
3. Right click to place the point <br/>
3. Right click to place the point <br/>
4. Repeat at new location if more than one point is needed <br/>
4. Repeat at new location if more than one point is needed <br/>
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To draw a polygon:<br/>
To draw a point:<br/>
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1. Display the are of the study site within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]]. <br/>
1. Display the area of the study site within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]]. <br/>
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2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image [[Media:Geometry editor general.png|Geometry editor tool]] above). <br/>
2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image [[Media:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|Geometry editor. Points.]] below). <br/>
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3. Use the right button on your mouse to place the point at the study area. A red-edged grey dot will indicate the position. The point is immediately saved.<br/>
3. Use the right button on your mouse to place the point at the study area. A red-edged grey dot will indicate the position (see number 4 in image [[Media:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|Geometry editor. Points.]] below). The point is immediately saved.<br/>
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[[File:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|700px|thumb|center|Geometry editor. Points.]]
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<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:400px;">
[[File:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|400px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:385px;">
'''Geometry editor. Points.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''1.''' Draw <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''2.''' Edit <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''3.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''4.''' New study point <br/>
'''4.''' New study point <br/>
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==Editing a point==
==Editing a point==
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To edit a point <br/>
To edit a point <br/>
1. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image [[Media:Edit polygon.png|Edit polygon]] above). <br/>
1. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image [[Media:2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png|Geometry editor. Points.]] above). <br/>
2. Click and drag the point to be edited. Release the mouse button to leave the point at a certain placement. <br/>
2. Click and drag the point to be edited. Release the mouse button to leave the point at a certain placement. <br/>
3. Click on any point of the map to stop editing. <br/>
3. Click on any point of the map to stop editing. <br/>
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<table border="5" width="500px">
<div class="toc" style="border-radius: 5px; padding: 25px; text-align: left; font-family: sans-serif; color: black; width: 600px; background-color: #ffffdb">
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1. Display area to draw at on the map area <br/>
1. Display area to draw at on the map area <br/>
2. Select [[Media:Geometry editor general.png|drawing icon]]<br/>
2. Select [[Media:2023-10-13 drawing transects.png|drawing transects icon]] (in yellow)<br/>
3. Left click to start drawing <br/>
3. Left click to start drawing <br/>
4. Click to [[Media:Geometry editor. Drawing polygon.png|follow the perimeter]] <br/>
4. Click along the route to [[Media:Drawing a transect.png|draw transect]] <br/>
5. Double click to [[Media:Geometry editor, closed polygon.png|close polygon]] <br/>
5. Double click to end transect <br/>
6. Repeat the process for as many transects as needed <br/>
7. Enclose all transects repeating the process with [[Media:2023-10-13 drawing transects.png| study area icons]] (in red) <br/>
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To draw a transect:<br/>
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1. Display the whole area to include in the study within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]]. <br/>
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2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image [[Media:2023-10-13 drawing transects.png|Drawing transects]], in yellow). A [[Media:Drawing a transect.png|hollow light blue dot]] will appear at your pointer.<br/>
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3. Use the left button on your mouse to click on any point of the transect to start drawing the route. Although you can click anywhere, it is easier to do so on corners. Try to be as precise as possible, it will save you time later. However, there is no need to be exact as the transect can be edited later.<br/>
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4. Continue clicking on different points of the intended route to draw the transect. Note the light blue colour indicating the route (see image [[Media:Drawing a transect.png|as an example]]). Try to be as precise as possible, although it can be modified later. <br/>
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5. When the route is fully designed, double click with the left button to end drawing. The finished transect becomes orange (number 6 in image [[Media:2023-10-13 drawing transects.png|Drawing transects]] below). <br/>
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6. Repeat the process for as many transect as needed at the study site. <br/>
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7. Optionally, repeat the same process with red icons to enclose all transects belonging to the same study site (see image below).<br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 drawing transects.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Drawing transects.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:2;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw transects <br/>
'''2.''' Edit transects <br/>
'''3.''' Draw study area <br/>
'''4.''' Edit study area <br/>
'''5.''' Locality the study area will belong to <br/>
'''6.''' Transects <br/>
'''7.''' Limits of study area <br/>
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</center>
==Editing a transect==
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Editing a transect that has just been created allows to follow the route with more precision. Administrators may want to edit transects as part of the creation of new study sites. <br/>
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Both users and administrators can edit already existing transects.<br/>
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To edit a transect:<br/>
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1. Zoom in to see transect details even if the whole study area does not fit within the map area. <br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 Edit transect.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Edit transect.'''
</div>
<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw transects<br/>
'''2.''' Edit transects<br/>
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</div>
</center>
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2. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image [[Media:Edit polygon.png|Edit polygon]] above). <br/>
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3. Click on any transect within the study area. All transects will become dark blue, indicating it is possible to edit them. Corners are highlighted in darker orange and intermediate points are lighter orange. <br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 Editable transects.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Editable transects.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw transects<br/>
'''2.''' Edit transects<br/>
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</center>
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4. Left click on any orange dot you would like to modify. Hold and drag the dot to its new position. Note when moving dots new ones will appear allowing you to be as precise as necessary. Move the map to access different parts of the study area, until all transects are edited. To know how to move the map visit wiki section Web interface > [[Navigating the map]].<br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 Adjusting transects.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Adjusting transects.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''1.''' Draw transects<br/>
'''2.''' Edit transects<br/>
</p>
</div>
</center>
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5. Adjust the limits of the study area if necessary. Click on Edit the study area icon (see image below) and repeat the process.<br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 Adjusting study area.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Adjusting study area.'''
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<p style="color:black;font-size:12px;padding-left:5px;text-align:left;column-count:1;padding-right:5px;">
'''3.''' Draw study area <br/>
'''4.''' Edit study area<br/>
</p>
</div>
</center>
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5. When satisfied with the result, click anywhere outside the study area to finish editing. <br/>
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<center>
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;background-color:#ffffff;padding-left:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;width:650px;">
[[File:2023-10-13 ended transects.png|650px]]
<div class="toc" style="border-radius:5px;padding-left:15px;text-align:left; font-size:12px;width:635px;">
'''Finish editing.'''
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Revision as of 19:41, 19 June 2024


Some studies require defining a study area, be it a polygon, a transect or a point (for example, in projects and protocols). Only obbservations within a polygon, or from a transect or point will be considered for data analysis. All other observations that occur during the same session but outside our study area, will be considered outside the study.

Whenever a screen like the one in the picture below appears, a user or administrator can draw or edit the study area.

Geometry editor general.png

Geometry editor tool.

1. Draw
2. Edit
3. Locality the study area will belong to



Drawing a polygon


Only administrators can draw polygons to create new study sites.



To draw a polygon:

1. Display the whole area to include in the polygon within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image Geometry editor tool above). A hollow light blue dot will appear at your pointer.

3. Use the left button on your mouse to click on any point of the perimeter to start drawing the polygon. Although you can click anywhere, it is easier to do so on a corner. Try to be as precise as possible, it will save you time later. However, there is no need to be exact as the polygon can be edited later.

4. Continue clicking on different points of the polygon perimeter to slowly delimit the area. Note the light blue colour indicating the area that is currently considered for the study (see image Drawing polygon). It is easier if you click the angles of the polygon to draw. Try to be as precise as possible, but the polygon can be modified later for precision.

5. When the whole perimeter is drawn, double click with the left button to close the polygon and end drawing. It can be done from any point but it is recomended to do so from the last corner before the one you started from. The finished polygon becomes orange.


Geometry editor, closed polygon.png

Geometry editor. Polygon.

1. Draw
2. Edit
3. Locality the study area will belong to



Editing a polygon


Editing a polygon that has just been created allows to follow the perimeter of the study area with more precision. Administrators may want to edit polygons as part of the creation of new study sites.

Both users and administrators can edit already existig polygons.

To edit a polygon:

1. Zoom in to see the limits of the study site even if the whole polygon does not fit within the map area.


Edit polygon.png

Edit polygon.

1. Draw
2. Edit



2. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image Edit polygon above).

3. Click on the polygon area. It becomes dark blue, indicating it is possible to edit it. Corners are highlighted in darker orange and intermediate points are lighter orange.


Editing polygon, editable area.png

Editing polygon. Editable area.

1. Draw
2. Edit



4. Left click on any orange dot you would like to modify. Hold and drag the dot to its new position. Note when moving dots new ones will appear allowing you be as precise as necessary. Move the map to access a different part of the polygon, until the whole polygon is edited. To know how to move the map visit wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

Edited polygon.png

Adjusting polygon to area.

1. Draw
2. Edit



5. When the polygon follows exactly the limits you are interested at, click anywhere outside the polygon area. The finished polygon becomes orange.


Edited polygon orange.png

Polygon after editing.

1. Draw
2. Edit
3. Locality the study area will belong to



Drawing a point


Only administrators can draw points to create new study sites.

    TO DRAW

    1. Display area to draw at on the map area
    2. Select drawing icon
    3. Right click to place the point
    4. Repeat at new location if more than one point is needed



To draw a point:

1. Display the area of the study site within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image Geometry editor. Points. below).

3. Use the right button on your mouse to place the point at the study area. A red-edged grey dot will indicate the position (see number 4 in image Geometry editor. Points. below). The point is immediately saved.

4. Repeat the process to place as many points as needed. If the maximum number of points is already reached for the selected project or protocol, a warning sign will appear.

2023-10-12 Geometry editor. Points..png

Geometry editor. Points.

1. Draw
2. Edit
3. Locality the study area will belong to
4. New study point

Editing a point


Edit a point to change its position. Both users and administrators can edit already existing points.

To edit a point
1. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image Geometry editor. Points. above).
2. Click and drag the point to be edited. Release the mouse button to leave the point at a certain placement.
3. Click on any point of the map to stop editing.

Drawing a transect


Only administrators can draw transects to create new study sites.

    TO DRAW

    1. Display area to draw at on the map area
    2. Select drawing transects icon (in yellow)
    3. Left click to start drawing
    4. Click along the route to draw transect
    5. Double click to end transect
    6. Repeat the process for as many transects as needed
    7. Enclose all transects repeating the process with study area icons (in red)



To draw a transect:

1. Display the whole area to include in the study within the map area. To know how to navigate the map area, visit wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

2. Select the drawing icon by clicking on the left icon at the top of the map area (see number 1 in image Drawing transects, in yellow). A hollow light blue dot will appear at your pointer.

3. Use the left button on your mouse to click on any point of the transect to start drawing the route. Although you can click anywhere, it is easier to do so on corners. Try to be as precise as possible, it will save you time later. However, there is no need to be exact as the transect can be edited later.

4. Continue clicking on different points of the intended route to draw the transect. Note the light blue colour indicating the route (see image as an example). Try to be as precise as possible, although it can be modified later.

5. When the route is fully designed, double click with the left button to end drawing. The finished transect becomes orange (number 6 in image Drawing transects below).

6. Repeat the process for as many transect as needed at the study site.

7. Optionally, repeat the same process with red icons to enclose all transects belonging to the same study site (see image below).

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Drawing transects.

1. Draw transects
2. Edit transects
3. Draw study area
4. Edit study area
5. Locality the study area will belong to
6. Transects
7. Limits of study area

Editing a transect


Editing a transect that has just been created allows to follow the route with more precision. Administrators may want to edit transects as part of the creation of new study sites.

Both users and administrators can edit already existing transects.

To edit a transect:

1. Zoom in to see transect details even if the whole study area does not fit within the map area.

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Edit transect.

1. Draw transects
2. Edit transects



2. Click on the Edit icon at the top of the map area (number 2 in image Edit polygon above).

3. Click on any transect within the study area. All transects will become dark blue, indicating it is possible to edit them. Corners are highlighted in darker orange and intermediate points are lighter orange.

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Editable transects.

1. Draw transects
2. Edit transects



4. Left click on any orange dot you would like to modify. Hold and drag the dot to its new position. Note when moving dots new ones will appear allowing you to be as precise as necessary. Move the map to access different parts of the study area, until all transects are edited. To know how to move the map visit wiki section Web interface > Navigating the map.

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Adjusting transects.

1. Draw transects
2. Edit transects



5. Adjust the limits of the study area if necessary. Click on Edit the study area icon (see image below) and repeat the process.

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Adjusting study area.

3. Draw study area
4. Edit study area



5. When satisfied with the result, click anywhere outside the study area to finish editing.

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Finish editing.