X-Git-Url: https://git.street.me.uk/andy/viking.git/blobdiff_plain/8429176e4077668daddb0e8a15a0088711552f62..44d6bd848a2837d9c8d2a6097a8ee16d282e8596:/help/C/georef_layer.xml?ds=sidebyside diff --git a/help/C/georef_layer.xml b/help/C/georef_layer.xml index fda36061..5ca41352 100644 --- a/help/C/georef_layer.xml +++ b/help/C/georef_layer.xml @@ -8,6 +8,43 @@ This layer allows one to use any image as a map. You will need to tell it how to align the map to a position in the world and the scale of map. + +When a new image is selected the values from a World File will automatically be tried to be found. +(subject to the setting in ) + + + +&appname; does not currently support skew values and since World Files do not contain what coordinate system the coordinate values are in - &appname; assumes they are in UTM. + + + +If you do not know the scale of the map but know the coordinates of both upper left and lower right coordinates, + you can enter these coordinates (Lat/Lon only) and then use the Calculate MPP values from coordinates button. + + +The map once loaded can be repositioned via , which may be easier than trying to edit the raw property values. + + +
Layer Properties + +Configurable properties: + + + + The map image file. + + + X + Y Scales in metres per pixel. + + + Coordinates of the upper left corner of the map (either UTM or Lat/Lon value). + + + Alpha. Control the Alpha value for transparency effects using a value between 0 and 255 with the default being 255 for a fully solid image, whereas 0 is transparent. + + +
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Layer Operations
Zoom to Fit Map