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Incident Maps

GeoPDF Maps can be uploaded to Tactical Analyst Web and automatically converted to TPK files which can be downloaded and used on Tactical Analyst Mobile.

Upload GeoPDF Map to Tactical Analyst Web

  1. On Tactical Analyst Web, select the incident you want to upload from the Incidents list

  2. On the Incident Card, click the Maps tab

  3. Click Upload

  4. Click Select File

  5. Use the File Explorer on your computer to select a GeoPDF Map file

  6. After adding the GeoPDF Map file, click Upload File

  7. The file will appear in the Maps tab when the upload is complete. Wait for about 5 minutes to allow the system to convert the GeoPDF Map file to a TPK file. Continue to the next set of instructions “Download Incident TPK Files” below.

Note: Only click the Upload File button one time. The upload process may take some time to complete depending on the size of the GeoPDF Map file.

Note: Large GeoPDF files may require more time to convert to TPK files.

Download Incident TPK Files on Mobile

  1. On Tactical Analyst Mobile, after waiting about 5 minutes perform a Sync All from the Home screen. Next, use the Incidents list to select the incident to which you added a GeoPDF Map.

  2. On the Incident Info screen, tap the Map tab

  3. Tap the Basemaps button

  4. Tap the Download tab

  5. The TPK file should be located in the Incident folder. Tap to download the TPK file.

  6. After the download is complete tap the Local tab

  7. Use the toggle to turn the TPK file ‘On' and close the Basemaps screen

  8. Pan/Zoom the Map to use the TPK file as a Basemap

Download and View Maps on Web

Maps can be uploaded to Tactical Analyst on the web. Maps will be attached to a specific incident and can be viewed or shared by other TA users. The Incident Maps tab is where you can download and upload these maps for the selected incident and board.

Download a Single Map

To download a specific map:

  1. Click next to the map you want to download.

  2. Select Download and choose where to save the map on your computer.

Download All Maps

Click Download All at the top of the map list and choose where to save the maps on your computer.

Edit Map Details

To edit the map’s name:

  1. Click next to the map you want to edit in the maps list.

  2. Select Edit.

  3. Once you have made edits, click Save to apply the changes.

Sharing Maps Between Boards

Maps can be shared between boards for the selected incident.

To share a map to another board:

  1. Click next to the map you want to share.

  2. Select Share.

  3. The Share Content pop up will appear with a list of boards for the selected incident. Check the boards you want to share the map to.

  4. Click Share.

The boards that are checked indicate which boards the map is currently visible/shared in.

Unshare a Map

To unshare a map from a specific board:

  1. Click next to the map you want to unshare.

  2. Select Share.

  3. The Share Content pop up will appear with a list of boards for the selected incident. Uncheck the boards you want to unshare the map to.

  4. Click Share.

Archiving Maps

Archive a Map

To archive a map:

  1. Click next to the map you want to archive.

  2. Select Archive.

  3. Click OK to confirm.

View Archived Maps

Toggle on Show Archived Maps at the bottom of the maps list

Archived map will appear in the maps list but be greyed out.

Unarchive a Map

To unarchive a map:

  1. Toggle on Show Archived Maps to show archived maps in the list

  2. Click next to the map you want to archive.

  3. Select Unarchive.

  4. Click OK to confirm.

Sort Map List

By default the map list is sorted by Created (Newest).

To change how the list is sorted, click Sort and select one of the following:

  • Name (A-Z)

  • Name(Z-A)

  • Created (Newest)

  • Created (Oldest)

Search Map List

You can search for a map by using the search bar at the top of the maps list. The maps list will filter down as you type your search.

Clear your search by click the in the search bar.

Search only searches the map name.

Filter Maps

To filter the maps list and map canvas:

  1. Click Filters in the map list.

  2. Once you have set your filters, click Apply.

The map list will be filtered to only show maps based on your set filters.

Clear Map Filters

To clear any applied map filters, click Filters in the map list and select Clear All.

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