How to use maps in InfraField on mobile

This article will cover the basics of how to use the map feature in InfraField projects. 

The map can be found in the Locations tab. It allows you to view all of your geometrical data in context with a map of its surroundings.

Table of contents

1. Change between the map and drawings
2. Change between map layers
3. Show GIS data on the map
4. Show drawings and models on the map
5. Show zones and alignments on the map
6. Filter for types of registrations

Change between the map and drawings

If the project is using both structures/areas and the map, you can switch between these by pressing on the / icon. Switching to the map will open the map layer that your project administrator has set as default.

When you are in map view, you can use the -icon to go back to the last viewed drawing. Similarly, when you are viewing drawings, you can use the -icon to return to the map view.

Change between map layers

To switch between custom map layers, tap on the name of the map layer. Then, select a different map layer from the menu and close the menu by swiping it downward.

Show GIS data on the Map

The GIS layers are located in the map view within the custom map layer menu. They are displayed similarly to Dalux Desktop. You can select multiple GIS layers at the same time.

To access the metadata for various objects, click on them and then select GIS data. The number next to the icon indicates the number of properties associated with the object. Press on the GIS data to view the properties.

Show drawings and models on the map

Pressing on the map name lets you display drawings and top-down views of your models directly on the map. You can display multiple models and drawings at the same time. Simply select them from the menus and the map view will zoom in on the activated information.

Show zones and alignments on the map

Press on the map name to view zones and alignments on the map. You can select both zone layers and station lines from the zones. You can select multiple zone layers and alignments to display them together on the map.

Pressing on a zone layer lets you access any properties of the zones and all registrations in this zone that you have access to.

Pressing on an alignment and then on will open a cross section at the selected point.

Move on the alignment by either using and on the station increment of the alignment or by pinching with your fingers on the 3D view. You can reverse the cross section by pressing . Close the cross section by pressing .

Filter for types of registrations

You can use the Filter to display registrations made on the map. It works similarly to filtering on drawings, where you select the registration type from a list. Registrations will be displayed as labels or dots on the map, depending on how much you zoom in. You can then press the registrations to open them.

 Read more

If you want to learn more about navigating the map on Dalux Desktop, you can read this article: How to use InfraField maps on desktop.