Drawing sub-tab

The Drawing sub-tab on the main Map tab allows users to draw a number of shapes, or features, onto the xi map. The tab, shown below, is positioned to the right of the map by default, although individual forces may have a different layout.

To draw a circle on the map, as shown below:

  1. Click the Circle button on the Drawing sub-tab.
  2. Click and hold on the map to indicate the centre of the circle.
  3. Drag the cursor to indicate the size of the circle.
  4. Release the mouse button to finish the circle.

 

To draw a polygon on the map, as shown below:

  1. Click the Polygon button on the Drawing sub-tab.
  2. Click on the map to indicate the start point of the polygon. This needs to be a point on the outer edge of the polygon.
  3. Move the cursor to the next point on the outline and click again.
  4. Repeat moving and clicking to define the shape of the polygon.
  5. Click back onto the first point of the polygon to close it. A message appears asking confirmation to close the polygon.
  6. Click Ok to finish the polygon.

 

To draw a point on the map, as shown below:

  1. Click the Point button on the Drawing sub-tab.
  2. Click on the map to indicate the location of the point.

 

To draw a buffer on the map, as shown below:

  1. Select a feature already displayed on the map.
  2. Click the Buffer button on the Drawing sub-tab. A buffer dialog appears.
  3. Type in the size of the buffer required in metres and click the Ok button.