Map Tools: Zoom

Feature Summary

The Map Tools Zoom feature in GSatTrack lets users adjust map magnification to focus on a specific area for detailed analysis or zoom out for a wider view. This supports asset monitoring, route planning, and situational awareness by letting users view data at different scales.

Additional Information

How-To: Reveal All

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and select “Reveal All”
The map will quickly zoom all the way out, showing the entire map.
Interact with the new map data

How-To: Zoom to Region

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and select “Zoom to Region”
Click and drag a square box around the desired region to zoom in
Interact with the new map data

How-To: Zoom In

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and select “Zoom In”
The map will gradually zoom in toward the visible center point.
Interact with the new map data

How-To: Zoom Out

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and select “Zoom Out”
The map will gradually zoom out from the visible center point.
Interact with the new map data

Key Features

Reveal All — Quickly zooms all the way out, showing the entire map and all visible assets and items.
Zoom to Region — Click and drag a box over a region to zoom in on it.
Zoom In — Gradually zooms toward the visible center point of the map.
Zoom Out — Gradually zooms out from the visible center point of the map.

Use Cases

Smooth zooming — Responsive zoom that adjusts the map view without lag.
Multiple input methods — Zoom via mouse scroll, touchscreen gestures, or on-screen controls.
High-resolution detail — Maintains imagery clarity and map detail across zoom levels.