Map Grid

The map grid is interactive, a user can navigate the map using a mouse, keyboard and for mobile devices by swiping with an index finger or pin.

The grid has an automatic refresh mechanism for replotting and repositioning the data points on the grid; when the map is being moved or manipulated.

The data appears on the grid as points or markers with a maximum of 6000 points and a max of 20 markers. A retractable information box appears to the bottom right of the grid when a search is executed; displaying the number of records found or an error message pertaining to a search, if any occurs.

The data point/marker has Google street view feature embedded, which allows physical images of locations to be displayed within the data points mapped on the grid.

Google Street View

For city departments (CDOT, OEMC, etc.) utilizing WindyGrid for public safety purposes, Google maps provides a panoramic view from various positions that allows the user to look at the streets and nearby buildings.

WindyGrid landing page with various icons highlighted and numbered

WindyGrid Successful Login Launch Screen

The Launch Screen

See Launch Screen shown above.

Element No. Element Name/Description
1. Quick Search box is used to perform basic searches on datasets. The question mark icon within the Quick Search box displays a cheat sheet for quick search syntax.
2.
  • Find Data Button displays the advanced search panel utilize to create more defined searches.

  • Clear Data Button, clears any search options with the panel, textbox and the map grid.

  • Manage Button displays the list of groups and user’s data (this feature is only available for admin users)
3. User Credentials
  • Displays the name of the currently logged in user also provides the logout functionality, which is located within the drop-down menu to the right of the username.
4. User Manual Link
  • Link to accessing the WindyGrid user manual.
5. Zoom In and Zoom Out Icon
6. Reset Map View and Area Zoom Icon
7. Zoom Specification Icon

Full-Screen Icon

Geo-Location Icon
8. Layers Icon
Provides options for grid views, municipal related layers and weather layers.
9. Measurement Tool
10. Expandable Table View Panel
11. Map attribution; display's a link for any copyright information, terms of usage, etc.
12. Main Map Display

Map Navigation

Navigation tools are used to aid users in finding their way around a map. Using navigational controls, the user will be able to:

  • zoom in/out

  • reset the map

  • pan to any direction

  • switch to full screen mode

  • activate geo-location

  • apply layers

  • apply measurements

  • select hyperlinks

Map Key/Legend

The key/legend provides essential information in understanding the map. WindyGrid uses colors to signify the type of data being executed on the grid. The key explains what the color represents. The legend appears on the bottom right of the map.

Note

When multiple criteria type within a dataset is being displayed for a search; the behavior of the application will plot multiple data criteria type from the dataset on the map based off the color representation given in the initial query setup. See “Color Option”.

Map Key provides a legend to show the color-coding for data

Map Grid and Key/Legend