Explore the map

Using the Overview and Magnifier

The Overview window displays a small map with a larger extent than the current map. A sample map extent is shown in this window with a red rectangle.

Display the Overview window by clicking its down-arrow in the Console.
The map can be re-centered by moving the red extent rectangle. Click and drag on the red rectangle to re-center the map.
As you zoom the map in or out, the Overview map's extent changes so it shows an area somewhat larger than the main map.
The Overview map may look different from the main map. Layers may be visible at different map scales (zoom levels).

The Magnifier window allows a close-up view of a small portion of the main map.

Magnifier moving to new location

Magnifier displaying zoomed view

To display the Magnifier window, click the Magnifier icon on the Toolbar.
The Magnifier window can be moved, collapsed and closed as desired. See Getting Started for details.
To magnify an area of the map, move the Magnifier window over the area by dragging on its title bar. A small red rectangle shows the area that will be magnified. Once you drop the Magnifier on a location, a zoomed-in view of the area will display within the Magnifier window.
The amount of magnification can be changed with the drop-down list in the lower left of the Magnifier window.