Main interface

Starting the first time

After creating your first StickMaps project, you will be presented with the following screen. Main interface

Top menu / main menu

5 menu items are displayed in your main menu. All these items can also be opened using Alt [underlined letter]. For instance, to open the “file” menu you could use Alt+f, while Alt+i will display the “Import” menu.

File : Create, open, and save projects and change the preferences of StickMaps

Import : Import survey data to your map

View : Toggle widgets and switch between different types of map imagery

Publish : Make your map available to our app, for you and/or for the world to see

Help : Links to various pages in this documentation

The footer of StickMaps provides you with information and status updates. For instance, moving your mouse inside the map view will display the longitude/latitude of your exact cursor location in the right corner. The left corner is reserved for various status updates and tips and tricks. It would be wise to keep an eye on those.