Using the Global Map Feature

1. Accessing the Global Map 0:00

How to use the Global Map feature:

• Click on the global map option in your navigation.
• This will display all of your locations plotted on a map.
  

2. Zooming In and Out 0:18

How to zoom in and out:

• Scroll out to view your geographical area.
• Zoom in to see specific locations.
• Clusters will expand, and the color intensity will decrease as you zoom in.
  

3. Viewing Specific Locations 0:53

How to view specific locations:

• Click on a specific pin to see the exact name of that location.
• Note that only publicly available locations from your library will be displayed.
  

4. Using the Polygon Tool 1:14

How to use the polygon tool:

• As you zoom in, select the polygon option to outline a specific area (e.g., around a body of water).
• Ensure you return to the original point to complete the polygon.
  

5. Viewing Results from the Polygon Selection 1:46

How to view results from the Polygon Selection:

• Click ‘view results’ to see all locations within the selected polygon.
• Detailed information about these locations will be displayed.
  

6. Understanding Grey Clusters 2:08

About grey clusters:

• Zooming out allows you to see grey clusters and dots indicating other locations in the Real Scout family.
• This helps identify nearby communities and jurisdictions.
  

7. Clearing the Polygon 3:13

How to clear the Polygoon:

• To clear the polygon, click the trash icon.
• You can create a new polygon if needed.
  

8. Overview of the Tool 3:24

This concludes the overview of using the global map feature.

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For more information on how to use the Global Map feature, watch this video.