Drawing and Editing

Blend Modes are a powerful tool for changing how layers interact. This article will guide you through the steps to desaturate satellite imagery using the "Saturation" blend mode, making your coloured annotations stand out more clearly. Apply a Blend Mode to Polygons Apply a blend mode to a shape or

Scribble Maps provides powerful Bulk Editing Tools to efficiently modify markers, shapes, and lines. While "Bulk Style Change" is not an official feature name, users can access these tools under the Bulk category in the Toolbox to quickly adjust styles, group elements, and sort items. What Can Bulk

Create the lines In Map View, draw your lines. To learn how to create the lines, visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Add the lines to a folder At the top of the

Description The Camera Tool allows you to take real-time photos using your device's camera and embed them directly into your Scribble Map. It's ideal for field teams, urban planners, environmental surveys, or anyone needing quick on-the-ground visuals tied to a specific map location. Camera Tool The

Change the colour In the Layers Panel, find the directions line’s row. Then click on the Pencil Icon. In the top-right corner of the editor window, click on the Pencil/Colour Icon. Type the Hex Colour Code into the field. OR Click on the "White+Colour" Field to choose how much white is mixed with

Draw the shape To learn how, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Choose the fill pattern In the top toolbar, select the Fill Picker. The Fill Picker is the Bucket Icon displaying the tooltip: "Change fills. Fill connected

Note: To create a buffer, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Create the overlay To learn how to create an overlay, visit these links: Marker Tool—Create a marker Label Tool—Create a label Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle

What the Marker Set Generator does The Marker Set Generator uses AI to make a matching set of map markers from a theme you describe. You review the markers, then save the ones you want to your marker library. Scribble Maps also adds a legend for the set to your map. Ways to open it You can start a

Description The optimized route feature solves a version of the travelling salesperson problem (TSP). The optimized route answers the question: What is the shortest possible route to visit a set of Stops when you input: Start/Finish locations. Up to 250 Stops. Create the Start/Finish markers In Map

The purpose of a map legend is to define features in a map. Symbols are displayed in the legend along with text descriptions of what each of the symbols represents. A map legend is a useful tool that is used in a multitude of areas, such as mall maps, hiking trail maps, and even video game maps.

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Delete the line Select the "Delete Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E"

The Dimensions option displays measurement labels directly on a polygon or line in the map view. Each segment shows its length. Use it to annotate distances on the map without switching to the Measure tool. Turn on Dimensions in the Style Editor Select the polygon or line on the map or in the Layers

Plot driving directions between any two points on your map. The Draw Directions panel can route between markers, searched places, or street addresses. You do not need any markers on the map to create a directions line. Open the Draw Directions panel You can open the panel in any of these ways: Quick

Drawing rules (formerly known as topology restrictions) help you draw clean, connected polygons. When rules are on, the Polygon Tool blocks points that would break a rule, and it can snap your shape to follow the borders of the polygons next to it. Use drawing rules when shapes must fit together

Note: It's important to understand the limitations behind these files. To learn more about the different file types, visit; Import/Export: Descriptions, Examples, Restrictions and Workarounds - CSV, DXF, GeoJSON, GPX, KML, KMZ, SHP If you want to export a file, you must be logged in to a Pro

The Field of View (FoV) Selector lets you draw directional cones on your map to represent areas visible from a specific point or angle. Draw the Field of View In the Map View, move and zoom the map so you can see where you want to draw the selector. To move the map: Select the Hand Tool in the top

Ask Scribble for real-world data Scribble can look up real-world statistics and turn them into charts for you. You ask a question in plain words, and Scribble finds the numbers and draws a chart right in the chat. Open Scribble and type a question like: "Population of Canada" "Median household

International Languages Scribble Maps Lite supports multiple languages so you can work in the language most comfortable for you. You can switch languages from the home screen or return there from an active map. 📱 To change your language: To change your language: When you open Scribble Maps Lite,

Contents Description and example of a CSV file Definitions for the types of data View the reference list describing the purpose of each preset heading Description and example of a DXF file Description and example of a GDB file Description and example of a GeoJSON file Description and example of a

Kite Arrow and Block Arrow are solid-filled arrow line types in the line style picker. Use them to show direction, flow, or movement on a map. Both types are applied with a black outline (width 2) and Shrink on Zoom enabled by default, so the arrow scales as the map zooms in and out. Apply a Kite or

The Lasso Tool allows you to quickly select multiple objects in Map View by drawing a freehand selection area around them. Contents Select Objects Using the Lasso Tool Modify Your Selection Use the Lasso Tool Options Select Objects Using the Lasso Tool Open your map in Map View. Select the Lasso

Note: To draw a flight line or a straight line including the distance measurement, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Contents Configure the Line Create the Line Select the line type Configure Path Snap (Optional) Show

Scribble, the built-in AI assistant, can look up real-world facts and statistics for you while you work on your map. It draws on two live sources: Wikipedia for general knowledge, and Google Data Commons for statistics and demographics. You ask a question in plain language, and Scribble fetches the

Open the marker selector window Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "M" button on your keyboard. The Marker Selector window will appear. Choose a Marker (Option 1) Use the default list to select a marker style Click on the marker you want to use from the list

The Outline option adds a stroke around a line or shape. Use it to make overlays stand out against the basemap or to add contrast when overlays share similar fill colours. Outline is available in the style editor for any line, polygon, rectangle, or circle. Enable an outline Select the overlay on

With the vast array of tools that Scribble Maps offers, it can be daunting at times, and time-consuming, to find what you're looking for. The Action Menu gives you the ability to quickly search and find the specific tools you're looking for to help save you time. Use Quick Search Open the Action

Draw the lines and shapes To learn how to create the shapes, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw

This article explains what Scribble is, how to use it, and what each control does. Scribble is designed to assist with map creation and navigation. When an action can’t be completed directly, Scribble will guide you to the appropriate tool or panel What is Scribble? Scribble is the built-in

Locate in Layers Panel Right-click the Overlay(Polygon, Marker, Label, Image, etc.) you want to find. Click on "Locate in List". You will see that the layer is selected in the Layers panel. If the Data View panel is open, you will see it selected there as well. Locate in the Data View Open the Data

Note: To use the Donut Tool (Pro), Grid Tool (Pro), or Cone Tool (Pro), you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Contents Draw the shape Customize the selected tool Style the shape Draw in Map View (Optional) View the shape in

Scribble is the built-in AI assistant in Scribble Maps. You talk to it in plain language, and it acts on your map directly. It can also guide you through the interface, answer questions about features, and help you find tools without knowing where they are. This article gives a broad overview of

Zoom Range lets you set the map zoom levels at which an overlay is visible. The overlay hides automatically when the map is zoomed outside the range you set. Use it to show detail overlays only when the map is zoomed in close, or to show broad context overlays only when zoomed out. Set a zoom range

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Change the line’s colour In the top toolbar, click the Pencil Icon displaying the tooltip: "Changes

At the bottom-left corner of the Map View footer, click on the Gear Icon. The Settings window will pop up. Under the headings, "Other Settings" > "Theme", you will see a drop-down list. The default user interface theme is: "Light". Click the drop-down option: "Dark". The user interface will now

Select the line thickness, style, and end cap style Choose the line thickness Above the "Search…" field in the top toolbar, you will see the field that displays the current number value for the line thickness. Choose the line thickness by clicking on the up/down arrows. You can also type in the

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Delete an internal section Select the "Split Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press

Note: If you have a touchscreen device, such as a tablet, you can draw the freeform line by using the stylus. Contents (Step 1) - Select the line's location, colour, thickness, style, and end cap style (Step 2 - Option 1) - Draw a freeform line (Step 2 - Option 2) - Draw a smooth freeform line (Step

Contents Write the text and add the label (Optional) Move a "Bubble" label’s tail (Optional) Move the main section of a "Bubble" label (Optional) View the label’s row in the Layers Panel (Optional) Change the background and font colour Write the text and add the label Select the Label Tool in the

Draw the shape To learn how, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Choose the border and fill colours (Optional) Choose the colour of the shape's fill area. To choose the colour: In the top toolbar, select the Fill Picker. The

Create the markers Create three markers in the Map View. To learn how to create markers, see: Marker Tool—Create a marker Add the markers to a folder At the top of the Layers Panel, click on the Folder Icon displaying the tooltip: "Add Group". You will see the folder added to the Layers Panel. Click

Note: On a line, a "vertex" can also be described as a "point". Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Delete the vertex Select the "Delete

Notes: To draw a precise curved line, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account If you want to draw a smooth freeform line, visit this link: Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Select the line's colour, thickness, style, and end cap

Draw the polygon In the Map View, move and zoom the map so you can see where you want to draw the polygon. To move the map: Select the Hand Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can hold the "Shift" button on your keyboard. In the center of the Map View, you will see the crosshair reticle. In

Create the label To learn how; visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Note: A label isn’t affected by the original settings for the border/fill area colours or border thickness. Change the border/fill area colours and the border thickness (Optional) Choose the colour of the label's border. To

Select the colours for the fill area and the border In the top toolbar, select the Fill Colour Picker by clicking the Circle/Bucket Icon displaying the tooltip: "Change fills. Fill connected lines". To choose the colour: There are 2 options for this step: Option 1 Type the Hex Colour Code into the

Delete the vertex Select the "Delete Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. In Map View, hover over the vertex on the polygon. Then click on the blue highlighted square. You will see the vertex has been removed. See also Add and move a vertex on an

There may be situations where you want to disable point snapping. For example, if you want to move a line’s end-point nearby to a polygon’s corner without snapping to the exact location. At the bottom-left corner of the Map View footer, click on the Gear Icon. The Settings window will pop up. Under

Note: To learn how to create a marker, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker (Option 1) - Right-click In the Map View, right-click on the marker. The "Overlay" menu will appear Click "Edit Info". The marker editor window will appear. (Option 2) - Edit/Measure Tool Select the Edit/Measure Tool

Place the isometric shape Select the ISO Shape Tool in the top toolbar. The selector window will appear. Click on the "Categories" drop-down. Then select a category of isometric shapes. For example, select Buildings > City. Vehicles Sedans Trucks & Buses Public Transit Bikes Emergency Boats

Note: To learn how to create labels, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Contents (Optional) Change the label's background colour (Optional) Change the label's border colour (Optional) Change the label's background colour Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can

Create the marker Create a marker. To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Select the colours for the fill area and the border In the top toolbar, select the Fill Colour Picker by clicking the Circle/Bucket Icon displaying the tooltip: "Change fills. Fill connected lines". To

Delete the Shape Select the Delete Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. Click on the isometric shape. See also Delete a marker in the Map View Delete a label

Edit the title and description In the Layers Panel, find the row for the isometric shape. Then click the Pencil Icon. Type the text into the Title and the Description fields. Click on the "Save" button. See also Move an isometric shape Rotate an isometric shape Change the size of an isometric shape

Create the label To learn how, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label (Optional) Open the label editor window from the Map View Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click on the label. The label editor

Description Colour swatches enable you to save colours to use later in the browser session. When you close the current browser window, all swatches reset to white. (Option 1) - Open the colour selector window for the line/border colour In the top toolbar, click the Pencil Icon displaying the

Draw a shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) Draw the shape. To learn how, visit these links: Label Tool—Create a label Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) We’ll start this example by drawing a rectangle. Open and move the Settings window At the bottom-left corner of the Map View

Draw the line In the top toolbar, hover over the number field. You will see the tooltip: "Changes line/border thickness". Set the line thickness to "3" by: Typing in the number. OR Clicking the up/down arrows In the Map View, draw the line. To learn how, visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight

Description Creating labels from markers is useful when printing maps. Create the markers Create 2 markers. To learn how to create markers, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker For this example, you can select these marker styles: Tabs > Numeric Tabs > Blue > 1. Tabs > Numeric Tabs > Blue >

Draw the shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) To learn how; visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Delete the border Select the "Delete Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. In the Map

Move the marker Note: To learn how to create a marker, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click and drag the marker to the new location.

Draw the shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) To learn how, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Move the shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move the line Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q"

Create the shape In the top toolbar, hover over the number field. You will see the tooltip: "Changes line/border thickness". Set the line thickness to "3" by: Typing in the number. OR Clicking the up/down arrows. In the Map View, create the shape. To learn how; visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw

Create the markers Create the first marker at the location you want the grid to start from. To learn more about creating markers, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Create the second marker at the location where you want the grid to end. Select the line style, and end cap style Choose the

Draw the shape (rectangle/circle/polygon) To learn how, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Circle Tool—Draw a circle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Delete the border Select the "Delete Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. In the Map

Edit the title and the description In the Layers Panel, find the directions line’s row. Then click on the Pencil Icon. Type the text into the Title and the Description fields. Click on the "Save" button. See also Draw a directions line that snaps to the roads Change the colour of a direction line

Input the coordinates Note: To learn how to create a marker, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, right-click on the marker. The "Overlay" menu will appear Click

Move the shape Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click and drag the isometric shape to the new location. See also Rotate an isometric shape Change the size of an isometric shape Edit the title and the

Draw the line In the top toolbar, you will see the number for the line thickness. To the right of the line thickness selector, click on the line style displaying the tooltip: "Change line/border style". In the drop-down menu, select what will be the original line style. For example; A solid line,

Delete the label Select the Delete Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. In the Map view, click on the label. See also Delete a marker in the Map View Delete an isometric shape

Create the label To learn how to create a label, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Input the coordinates Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, click on the label. The label editor window will appear. Note:

Draw the shape In the top toolbar, you will see the number for the line thickness. To the right of the line thickness selector, click on the current line style displaying the tooltip: "Change line/border style". In the drop-down menu, select what will be the original line style. For example; A solid

Delete the Marker Select the Delete Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click on the marker. See also Delete a marker in the Map View Delete an isometric shape

Note: A line’s end caps can be either: square or round. Draw the line In the top toolbar, you will see the number for the line thickness. To the right, you will see the line style selector. To the right, you will see the button for the end cap style displays either: square or round. The current

Draw the rectangle To learn how, visit this link: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Change the size of the rectangle Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. (Optional - For Pro account users) In Map View, you will see a pop-up on

Introduction You can upload images from your computer in the following formats: PNG. JPG/JPEG. GIF - regular/animated. SVG. Create an Image Overlay Upload the image from your computer Login to your Scribble Maps account at: https://www.scribblemaps.com/create (Optional) To learn how to log in, visit

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Rotate the line Select the "Rotate Tool" in the top toolbar. The icon is two arrows forming a circle.

Change the size Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. Hover over a corner until the blue highlight appears. Then click and drag the corner. Note: The proportions are locked, so the lengths of the sides will retain the same

Draw 2 lines Before drawing each line, adjust the settings so each line has a different: Colour. Style. Thickness. End cap style. To learn how to adjust the settings, visit these links: Change the colour of a straight line, freeform line, precise curved line, or flight line Change the style of a

What is removed/replaced when you create a new map? Creating a new map removes the current: Overlays. Folders/Groups. Legend details. Imported spreadsheet data. Filters. Base Layers. In the "Save Map" window, creating a new map replaces the: Current, unique MapID with the New, unique MapID. What

Resize the marker Note: To learn how to create a marker, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker In the Map View, right-click on the marker. The "Overlay" menu will appear Click "Edit Info". The marker editor window will appear. Click on the Marker Icon in the top-right corner. The marker

Draw the rectangle or polygon To learn how, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Rotate the rectangle or polygon Select the "Rotate Tool" in the top toolbar. The icon is two arrows forming a circle. In the Map View, hover over the rectangle/polygon to

Snap and merge the lines Draw two straight lines. To learn how, visit this link: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool). Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click-and-drag an end-point of the first line towards

Draw two shapes Before drawing each shape, adjust the settings so each shape has a different: Fill area colour. Border colour. Border style. Border thickness. To learn how to adjust these settings, visit these links: Change the colours of the border and fill area of a shape

Create the source marker In the Map View, create what will be the source marker. For example: A blue numeric tab displaying the number "1". To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Create the duplicate marker Select the "Style Picker Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can

Rotate the shape Select the Rotate Tool in the top toolbar. The icon is two arrows forming a circle. Hover over the isometric shape until a blue highlighted square appears around the isometric shape. The mouse pointer will transform into two arrows shaped into a circle. Click and drag your mouse

Select the "Draw Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "D" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, draw a U-shaped line. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click and drag the first

Note: To type-in the length, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Draw the rectangle To learn how, visit this link: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Type-in the length Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick

Create two labels To learn how, visit this links: Label Tool—Create a label Change the settings for one of the labels Make one label have a different: Fill area colour - (background colour). Border colour. Border thickness. To learn how, visit this link: Change the colours/thickness of a label Copy

Replace the style Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, click on the marker. The info bubble and marker editor window will pop up. Click on the Marker Icon in the top-right corner of the marker editor window. The

Create the label To learn how, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Rotate the label Select the "Rotate Tool" in the top toolbar. The icon is two arrows forming a circle. In the Map View, hover over the label to highlight it. The mouse pointer will transform into two arrows forming a circle.

Snap the lines Draw 2 separate straight lines in a T-shape. To learn how, visit this link: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool) Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. (Optional - For Pro account users) In the Map View, you will

Note: To type-in the length, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Type in the line’s length Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, you

Note: From the "YOUR MAPS" window, you can only delete maps located under the "Your Maps" tab. To learn how to remove/delete maps located under the other 2 tabs, view "See Also" at the end of this article. Delete the map Login to your Scribble Maps account at: https://www.scribblemaps.com/create

Create the marker To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Rotate the marker Select the Rotate Tool in the top toolbar. The icon is two arrows forming a circle. Hover the mouse pointer over the marker until a blue highlight appears. The mouse pointer will transform into two arrows

Note: To type-in the bearing, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Type in the line’s bearing Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, you

Create 2 markers In the Map View, create 2 markers in different styles. For example; A blue numeric tab displays the number "1". A green numeric tab displays the number "2". To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Copy the style from marker 1 to marker 2 Select the "Style Picker

Move a vertex on the line In the top-right corner of the Map View, click on the (+) button until you obtain the maximum zoom-in level. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, you will see a pop-up on the left side.

Draw the shape To learn how to draw basic shapes, visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Circle Tool—Draw a circle View the area Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map

Note: On a line, a "vertex" can also be described as a "point". Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Add and move the vertex Select the

Draw the rectangle or polygon To learn how; visit these links: Rectangle Tool—Draw a rectangle Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve

Add and move the vertex Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, you will see a pop-up on the left side. Select: "Points". Hover over the edge you want to add the vertex to. Then click on the "+" button located at

Create the label To learn how, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Hide the background and border Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, click anywhere on the label. The label editor window will pop up. Click

Note: On a line, a "vertex" can also be described as a "point". Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move the vertex Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on

Navigating Your Map with the Hand Tool Get Moving with the Hand Tool The Hand Tool is a versatile feature that allows you to navigate and customize your map effortlessly. Moving your map is necessary as you begin to customize it. Moving Your Map To begin customizing your map, you'll need to move it

By default, a label’s corners are rounded. This article explains how to square the corners. Then round the corners. Create the label To learn how, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Square the corners Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q"

You can fill any enclosed area created by freeform lines, straight lines, or overlapping lines. Lines no longer need to be merged before filling. Fill the interior area Draw lines that create a closed area. This can be: A freeform line Straight lines Multiple overlapping or intersecting lines To

Snap the line to the circle's edge Draw the circle. To learn how, visit this link: Circle Tool—Draw a circle Note: When you draw the circle, you start the radius line at the circle's center. Then you draw the radius to the end-point on the edge of the circle. Draw the line. To learn how; visit these

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move an end-point of the line Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you

Snap the line to the circle's center Draw the circle. To learn how; visit this link: Circle Tool—Draw a circle Note: On the left side of the Map View, make sure the "Projection Accurate" checkbox isn’t checked before you draw the circle. Draw the line. To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw

You can view the video below on how to zoom in and out of the map or you can read the step-by-step guide below the video. Zoom in/out To zoom in/out, there are 2 options: Option 1 In the top-right corner of the Map View, click the: Zoom-in button, "+". Zoom-out button, "-". Option 2 Use the scroll

Edit the styling and formatting Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, click anywhere on the label. The label editor window will pop up. Click the "Advanced Editing" link. In the "Description" field, click and drag

Definition of plus codes Open Location Code is a system for identifying areas on the surface of the Earth. The alphanumeric codes are called "plus codes" because each code includes a "+" character. The resolution of the specified area is defined by the number of digits in the plus code. Longer plus

With the Precise Adjustment Tool, you can easily make accurate adjustments to the length of line segments on a drawn line. This feature of the Draw Tool enables you to customize your lines to fit your specific requirements. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to effortlessly modify the length

Definition of plus codes Open Location Code is a system for identifying areas on the surface of the Earth. The alphanumeric codes are called "plus codes" because each code includes a "+" character. The resolution of the specified area is defined by the number of digits in the plus code. Longer plus

Make precise adjustments to the bearing of a line drawn with the Draw Tool using the Precise Adjustment Tool. Follow the steps below to achieve accurate modifications to line segments on a map. Select the Edit/Measure Tool from the toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your

Draw the polygon Draw a polygon. To learn more about drawing polygons, visit this link: Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Delete the polygon’s border Select the Delete Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "E" button on your keyboard. Hover over the polygon’s border until the blue

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool) Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line View the length/bearing Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, hover over the line or line segment.

Definition of What3words code What3words is a system for identifying locations on the surface of the Earth. The What3words system encodes geographic coordinates into three dictionary words, instead of numbers. In terms of resolution, the Earth’s surface is divided into 3-meter squares. Each square

Move the dimension line Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, hover over the dimension line. You will see the blue highlight appear. Click and drag the dimension line to the new location. See also Line Tool—Draw

Note: To type in the length, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line

Compatible image formats The compatible formats are: PNG. JPG/JPEG. GIF - regular/animated. SVG. Create the label To learn how, visit this link: Label Tool—Create a label Upload the image Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In

Definition of What3words code What3words is a system for identifying locations on the surface of the Earth. The What3words system encodes geographic coordinates into three dictionary words, instead of numbers. In terms of resolution, the Earth’s surface is divided into 3-meter squares. Each square

Note: To type in the bearing, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line

Draw a line Select the Line Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you press the "Z" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click and drag to draw a line. Open and move the Settings window At the bottom-left corner of the Map View footer, click on the Gear Icon. The "SETTINGS" window will pop up.

When the user clicks on the link in the marker’s info bubble, Google Maps will appear in a new browser tab. Google Maps will display the directions for how the user can travel from their current location to the marker location. Add the directions link Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar.

Definition USNG stands for United States National Grid. USNG is a system of geographic grid references used to locate points on the surface of the United States. The USNG is based on the MGRS (Military Grid Reference System). Draw a line Select the Line Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can

Open the marker editor window Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click on the marker. The info bubble and marker editor window will pop up. Add the web page link In the marker editor window, add the URL to

Draw two polygons Draw two polygons side by side. Make each polygon have an edge that is parallel to an edge on the other polygon. These two edges will be combined to make the shared edge. To learn more about drawing polygons, visit this link: Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool) Make a flush boundary on

Definition MGRS stands for Military Grid Reference System. MGRS is the geocoordinate standard used by NATO militaries to locate points on the surface of the Earth. Draw a line Select the Line Tool in the top toolbar. Or you press the "Z" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click-and-drag to

In the Layers Panel, find the row for the isometric shape. Then click the Pencil Icon. Under the "Clickable Link" heading, type in the web page address. For example "www.google.com". Select if you want the web page to: Load in a "New Window" tab in the browser. OR Replace the map that’s in the "Same

Compatible image formats The compatible formats are: PNG. JPG/JPEG. GIF - regular/animated. SVG. Create the Marker To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker Upload the image Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard.

Definition BNG (UK) stands for British National Grid (United Kingdom). BNG is a system of geographic grid references used to locate points on the surface of Great Britain and surrounding areas. The BNG reference system is also known as the "Ordnance Survey National Grid". In the app, the BNG is in

Plot an isometric shape on the map. To learn how, visit this link: Place an isometric shape - (ISO Shape Tool) Select the "Style Picker Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "I" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click on the isometric shape. This action transforms the

On the YouTube video page, copy the URL. Start watching a video on youtube.com. Under the video, click Share . A panel will appear, presenting different sharing options. Select "Copy the link" Embed the YouTube video Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the

Copy the SoundCloud track’s URL Find the SoundCloud track. Click on the URL. Then press: Quick Key: Ctrl+C (for Windows). Quick Key: Cmd+C (For Mac). Embed the SoundCloud track Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map

In this example, we’ll copy the embed code from two source websites: a YouTube video and a SoundCloud track. Note: The embed code will usually be inside an <iframe> tag. Open the HTML field in the marker editor window Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the

Draw a line or shape Draw the line or shape. To learn how to draw a line, visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line To learn how to draw a shape, visit these links: Draw a

Create the overlay Create one of these types of overlays. Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Draw a circle - (Circle Tool) Draw a rectangle - (Rectangle Tool) Draw a Grid - (Grid

Note: In cases where the map’s zoom-level is 5 or lower, a perfectly round circle may not accurately represent the area or distances on the Earth. For improved accuracy in terms of radius, you can select the "Projection Accurate" option. Zoom out the map to zoom-level 5 or lower. The map’s Zoom

Description of a directions line A directions line is drawn automatically starting from one marker location and ending at a: Another marker location - (Explained in this article). Specified location - (See: Plot a directions line connecting a marker and a specified location) The directions line

Select the "Circle Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "O" button on your keyboard. Note: In the left-side of the Map View, make sure the "Projection Accurate" checkbox isn’t checked before you draw the circle. Draw the circle. To learn how, visit this link: Circle Tool—Draw a

Description of a directions line A directions line is drawn automatically starting from one marker location and ending at a: Specified location - (Explained in this article). Another marker location - (See: Plot a directions line connecting two markers) The directions line feature enables you to

Contents Introduction Add a label next to a marker to continuously display info about the marker Resize a marker after it has been placed Resize the markers in a group Change a label’s location Reduce a label’s size by removing its background and border Make the size of a marker/label shrink when

Note: To use the Layers Panel, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Replace a blank marker In Scribble Maps, find the blank marker's row in the Layers Panel. (Optional) If the "LAYERS" Panel isn't open on the right side of

Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "M" button on your keyboard. The marker selector window will pop up. In the top-right corner, click on the Marker Icon. Click on the Star Icon for the folder: "Your Markers".x Find the marker in the right window pane. Then

Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, click on the marker. The info bubble and marker editor window will pop up. At the bottom of the window, click on the "Advanced Editing" link. In the Description field, click and

Upload the marker file Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "M" button on your keyboard. The marker selector window will pop up. In the bottom-left corner of the window, click on the button: "Add Your Own". In the new window, click on the "Choose File" button.

Upload the marker file Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "M" button on your keyboard. The marker selector window will pop up. In the bottom-left corner of the window, click on the button: "Add Your Own". Click on the "Choose file" button. Select the image

In the top-right corner of the Map View, click on the (+) button to increase the zoom to the maximum detail level. In the Map View, create 3 markers in extremely close locations. To learn how, visit this link: Marker Tool—Create a marker In the top-right corner of the Map View, click on the (-)