Map and Overlay Selector for DroneDeploy Ground App

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The Overlay/Map Selector in the Ground App allows users to select which overlay to display and capture against. This feature improves user interaction and functionality, providing more flexibility in managing overlays and drawings within a project.

Key Features

  • Overlay Selection Capability: You can select an overlay from a list of available overlays for the current level. This selection determines which overlay is displayed on top of the base drawing.

  • Toggle Overlays: You can toggle overlays on and off as needed.

  • Persistence of Overlay Selection: The app will remember your last selected overlays for each level and automatically display them upon future openings of that level.

How to Use the Map and Overlay Selector:

Follow these steps to choose an overlay or map in the Ground App:

  1. Open the Ground App and navigate to the desired level.

  2. Tap on the Overlay/Map Selector icon.
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  3. Choose the overlay/map you wish to display from the list of available overlays.
              

  4. Toggle the overlay/map on or off as needed.
                 

The app automatically saves your overlay selections for each level, and these preferences will be applied the next time you open the level.

Troubleshooting

  • If the overlay does not appear as expected, ensure that the correct overlay is selected and toggled on.

  • For any issues with the Overlay/Map Selector feature, contact support for assistance at support@dronedeploy.com.

Limitations

  • DXF overlays cannot yet be visualized in the Ground or Flight App.

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between a capture date and a modified or created date? 
A: The capture date refers to when the data was originally collected, while the modified or created date indicates when the data was either edited or created on your device.

Q: Can I use this feature for exterior maps as well? 
A: Yes, the Overlay/Map Selector can be used for both interior levels and exterior maps.

Q: Can we visualize DXF overlays in the Ground app? 
A: No, we cannot yet visualize your DXF overlays in the Ground or Flight App.

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