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The different functions of the map interface (1-4) are described in more detial below. Click on a number to move to the relevant section.

1. The Map - Using the Map Controls (3) you can click anywhere on the map using your mouse pointer to pan the map in any direction, and to zoom in (magnify) or zoom out (reduce) the map. The map will always re-centre on the point where you clicked. NB You only need to click on the map once to change it. Depending on the speed of your Internet connection this action may take a little while to complete.

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2. Overview Map - The overview map displays the total area covered by the main map. When you pan or zoom the main map, you will be able to see your location in the overview map, defined by a red box. You can also use your mouse pointer to click on the overview map. This will change your location on the main map.

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3. Map Controls - The map controls allow you to manipulate the map by panning it and zooming in or out. The map controls are described below.

		Zoom In	Make the zoom in tool active by clicking on the radio button. Then click on the map to zoom in.
		Pan	Make the pan tool active by clicking on the radio button. Then click on the map to pan it around.
		Zoom Out	Make the zoom out tool active by clicking on the radio button. Then click on the map to zoom out.
		Zoom Full	Click on 'Zoom Full' to return the map to its original starting extent.
		Zoom Size	Change the zoom factor by typing in a new number here (max. 20)
		Help for Maps	Click on 'Help for Maps' to get help.

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4. Choose Map Layers - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow you to create map with many different layers of information. The NESBReC online Map and GIS Tool also allows you to add up to seven different layers of information. These are the Grampian Natural Habitat Survey, Sites of Interest to Natural Science, and information relating to the landscape type for Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Banffshire and Cairngorm. To 'switch' a layer on and make it visible, simply click in the check box next to the name of the layer you have selected and then click on the Redraw Map button . After a few seconds the map will be redrawn showing the new layer(s) that you have selected (you can switch on as many layers as you like at any one time). To switch off a layer, simply click in the check box next to the layer of your choice to de-select it, and then click on the Redraw Map button again.

All of the extra layers of information are colour coded. To find out what each colour means for the layers that you have switched on, click on Show Legend . A new window will appear displaying a graphical legend or key for the information layers that you have made visible. An example is shown below:

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