Key Features of the GIS Tool

Below are the key features of the GIS tool in the IDMS application:

 

1. Vector-based platform

 

2. Multi-layer mapping

 

  • Dynamic number of administrative territorial units

  • Category or Indicator data

  • Static Data (Borders, Cities, Rivers, Roads, Construction Sites, etc.)

  • Names and Labels

  • Any other type of layer

 

3.Data visualization features

 

  • Plotting Category or Indicator Data as icons/images/flags

  • Plotting data based on GPS coordinates

  • Any layer which contains data associated to a precise GPS coordinate can be plotted on the map.

  • Coloring administrative territories based on dynamic scaling (e.g. level of certain pollution)

  • Plotting graphs on maps

  • Attaching photo images to GPS locations (or conditional locations)

 

4. Reference features

 

  • Legend

  • Dynamic legends are displayed depending on the selection of layer(s).

  • Tooltips

  • Details of an administrative territories

  • Details on plotted categories and indicators

 

5. Navigation features

 

  • Free zoom-in/zoom-out

  • Mouse wheel-based zoom-in/zoom-out

  • Scaled zoom-in/zoom-out

  • Map Panning (mouse drag and buttons)

  • Mini Map Preview

The preview displays a small window of the entire world or country and is used for quick navigation to a desired location with one click without having to zoom out, find the new location and zoom in again.

 

6. GIS specific features

 

  • Distance Measurement

  • Buffered Zone Querying

  • Geocoding

 

7. Internationalization features

 

  • User interface multi-lingual capability

  • Map multi-lingual capability

 

8. Export & Print

 

  • Export to PDF, Word, or Excel

  • Print

 

9. Interoperability

 

  • Map retrieval via web services