Quick Access
This guide provides instructions on using the Overlays panel in the Smart Site Plan Platform to visualize data by overlaying it on the map.
Adjust the visibility of overlays to control how they appear on the map.
- In the Overlays panel, locate the percentage value next to each overlay, indicating its visibility level.
- Select the percentage value to adjust the overlay’s opacity.
Overlay Features
The Overlays panel includes five features to help you visualize and interact with data on the map.
Basemaps
Global maps covering the entire world. Learn more in the Basemaps guide.
Custom Maps
Tiles sourced or uploaded for custom map overlays. Learn more in the Custom Maps guide.
Images
User-uploaded images that can be positioned over any map area. Learn more in the Images guide.
Tasks
Reminders linked to map points, color-coded with deadline alerts. Learn more in the Tasks guide.
Google Street View
Navigate maps in street view mode. Learn more in the Google Street View guide.
Property Lines
Overlay property lines across any U.S. location, if available, using the highest-priority data from the Open Data database. Right-click a property line to download its parcel data to Layers. Adjust the display order to position property lines above or below Layers data. Select the Refresh button to fetch an alternative source if needed.
Sketches
Draw dynamically on the map with perfect quality at any zoom level, enabling multi-zoom drawings without pixelation. Customize line thickness, color, and use erase or edit options.
Taskbar Functions
The taskbar at the bottom of the Overlays panel provides tools to manage and customize overlay features.
- Task: Create a new task linked to a map point. Learn more in the Tasks guide.
- Upload: Upload Custom Map Tiles or Images. Learn more in the Custom Maps and Images guides.
- Link: Add web-accessible tiles to your project. Learn more in the Linking Custom Maps guide.
- Sketch: Draw on the map with customizable line thickness and color, maintaining quality across zoom levels. Use erase or edit options to modify drawings.
- Edit: Customize Custom Maps, Images, or Tasks. Learn more in the Custom Maps, Images, and Tasks guides.
- Delete: Remove Custom Maps, Images, or Tasks. Learn more in the Custom Maps, Images, and Tasks guides.
Need more help with Overlays? Our team is here to help. You can reach us at Smart Site Plan Support.