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Downloading layers
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Downloading layers
Spatial layers can be downloaded as either as an image of the layer (in jpeg, pdf, or png format) or spatial data (in zipped Shapefile, GML, CSV, Excel, or GeoJSON format). The CSV and Excel formats work best for datasets with point geometry. To download an image or…
Layers and Maps
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal » Layers and Maps
In the Skeena Maps portal, spatial data are displayed as layers and maps. A layer is a single spatial dataset with a single theme and geometry, while a map is a collection of two or more layers. Types of layers include: Rasters – grid-based…
Downloading Information
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Downloading Information
You can download resources associated with a dataset in one of two ways: From the Dataset’s Main Page If you click on the “Explore” dropdown menu on the right side of the resources on the dataset page, you will be able to select from the options of “Preview”…
Searching for layers and maps
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Searching for layers and maps
Search using the main text search bar Search terms can be entered into the search bar at the top of the page. This search will return both layers and maps with the search term in the title. The search bar will also suggest maps and layers by title as you type. …
Add new layers
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map » Add new layers
To add layers to the map, click the add layer symbol at the left of the map view. This will open the catalog where you can search for layers. Once you have found a layer of interest, click the plus symbol to add it to the map.
Datasets and Resources
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Terminology » Datasets and Resources
In the Skeena Salmon Data Centre, information is organized using containers called datasets. A dataset is a unique webpage where one or more related files or resources may be stored and described. Datasets with multiple resources may be created in cases where…
Categories and Collections
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Terminology » Categories and Collections
Categories are predefined topics selected to align with the objectives and pressure indicators identified in the Skeena Knowledge Trust Information Framework. These eight categories are found on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre and are shown below: Collections are…
Measuring distances and areas
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Measuring distances and areas
The Measure tool can be used to measure lengths, areas, or bearings on the map and converted to spatial layers. Click on the options menu at the top right-hand-side of the map tool page (shown at “A”) Select the Measure tool from the options menu at…
Getting Started
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started
The following provides an overview of the layout and features offered by the Skeena Maps Portal. Use the navigation tabs on the left hand side or jump to specific topics using the links below: Searching for layers and maps Downloading layers Print a pdf of a layer…
SMP FAQs
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » SMP FAQs
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions related to the Skeena Maps Portal. If you are not able to find the answer you are looking for, please send us your questions at info@skeenatrust.ca. Why is my layer not showing up in the Map Tool? Some of the…
Change the layer drawing order
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map » Change the layer drawing order
Layers are drawn on the map in the order that they are listed in the layer list. This means that features from layers at the top of the list are drawn on top of features from layers lower on the list. When you have added several layers to the map, you may want to…
Filtering search results
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Filtering search results
There are several ways to sort and filter layers and maps in the Skeena Maps Portal: Sorting search results Search results can be sorted by upload date (‘Most Recent’ or ‘Least Recent’), popularity, or in alphabetical order. …
Copyright License Agreement
Terms of Use » Copyright License Agreement
The Copyright License Agreement is required only for contributors submitting copyrighted reports or documents to the Skeena Knowledge Trust for inclusion on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre for hosting and downloading. Copyright Licence Agreement
Categories
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal » Categories
Layers and maps in the Skeena Maps Portal are organized into categories, similar to those used in the Skeena Salmon Data Centre. The categories are predefined to align with the eight broad topics identified in the Information Management Plan. These categories…
About the Skeena Maps Portal
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal
The Skeena Maps Portal provides a collaborative mapping environment for organizations operating within the Skeena Watershed. The portal is intended to complement the data stored within the Skeena Salmon Data Centre by providing expanded functionality to explore spatial…
Query object on map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Query object on map
Similarly to the query tool available in the map window on a layer or map page, you can reveal attributes associated with a specific feature using the query tool: Reveal the query tool by clicking on the box with “…” on the bottom right-hand-side…
Filter layer by area or attribute
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Filter layer by area or attribute
Some layers support advanced queries, which allow for filtering or searching layer features based on particular attributes and/or area. This functionality is not available for Remote Layers. There are two ways of conducting an advanced query: through the layer filter…
Building a map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map
Any user can create a map, but you must have an account and be logged in to save the map. See Saving a map for more information on account creation and instructions on saving the map. Open the Map Tool either by selecting “Create Map” under the top Maps…
Creating an account
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Creating an account
Any user can explore and view layers, print existing maps, and create new maps, but you must have an account and be logged in to save the map. You also need an account to view private datasets and use the collaboration features available for groups. Please send us an…
Using the Map Tool
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool
Open the map tool by clicking on the View Layer or View Map button on a layer or map preview page. The Map Tool provides additional functionality including: A) Measure distances and areas; B) Save and download customized maps; C) Add or remove layers; D) Search for…
Layer listing
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Layer listing
Layers by topic. Public layers only. Indicate WMS layers somehow? Also can link to layer page with URL. Topic Layers Source Base Map – Locations Major Cities DataBC Base Map – Transportation …
Tag Vocabulary
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Tag Vocabulary
Tags or keywords are assigned to datasets based on dataset content to improve the searchability and identification of datasets by certain criteria. Tags include topics, themes, and metadata specific to salmon and salmon habitat, and allow for more detailed filtering…
Skeena Knowledge Trust Data Policy
Skeena Knowledge Trust Data Policy
Background This Data Policy informs the data governance of the Skeena Knowledge Trust (SKT) and the approach to managing data hosted on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre (SSDC) and the Skeena Maps Portal (SMP). Data Ownership and Licensing The SKT adheres to the…
SSDC FAQs
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » SSDC FAQs
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions related to the Skeena Salmon Data Centre. If you are not able to find the answer you are looking for, please send us your questions at info@skeenatrust.ca. What is the difference between an Organization and a…
Website Terms of Use
Terms of Use » Website Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms By using or visiting the Skeena Salmon Data Centre or the Skeena Maps Portal websites (the “Websites”), you agree to these terms and conditions (the “Terms”). The Skeena Knowledge Trust (the “Trust”) may, in its sole…
Terminology
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Terminology
The Skeena Salmon Data Centre uses a Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network (CKAN) management system, a web-based open source management system for the storage and distribution of open data. CKAN is a powerful data catalogue system and is used by many public…
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use » Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY SKEENA KNOWLEDGE TRUST LAST UPDATED: 2019-06-18 This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) describes how the Trust collects, uses and discloses information and data relating to your access and use of the Trust’s Websites and what rights you have…
Browse by Category, Collection, or Organization
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information » Browse by Category, Collection, or Organization
Browsing by Category Categories are predefined topics selected to align with the objectives and pressure indicators identified in the Skeena Knowledge Trust Information Framework and include: Categories can be found under the search bar on the home page or…
Saving a map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Saving a map
Any user can create a map, but you must have an account and be logged in to save the map. Please send us an email at info@skeenatrust.ca to request a new account. Saving a new map Once you are logged into an account, you can save your map by clicking the blue menu…
Dataset Licences
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Terminology » Dataset Licences
Data contributors maintain ownership over their datasets on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre while making it accessible to users through a license. A license explicitly grants users permission to use specific data, information, or material under certain conditions…
Filtering Search Results
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information » Filtering Search Results
Overview Initial search results can be refined using the Skeena Salmon Data Centre’s built-in filtering functions. Search results can be filtered by resource file format, categories and collections, organization, tag, or license, or any combination of these…
Describe the Dataset
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Describe the Dataset
Once you have selected “Add dataset”, you will be brought to the new dataset page. It is important to complete all the metadata fields to maximize the utility of your dataset by making it discoverable and interpretable by others. Please review and adhere to…
Adding a Dataset to Collections
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Adding a Dataset to Collections
To add a dataset to a collection, you need to be a member of the collection. If you would like to have a new collection created or become a member of an existing collection, please send us an email at info@skeenatrust.ca. To add a dataset to a collection, click on the…
Printing maps from the map tool
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Printing maps from the map tool
Maps can be printed from the map tool to PDF using the Print button under the options menu at the top right-hand-side of the map tool. Enter a title and description for your map, select a preferred layout and resolution, and click on the Print button to initiate the…
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages
Welcome to the Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages! Here you will find background information on how the Skeena Salmon Data Centre is organized, tips and tricks for searching for information, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to instructional videos…
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
The following provide terms and conditions for users and contributors of the Skeena Knowledge Trust websites including the Skeena Salmon Data Centre and the Skeena Maps Portal: Website Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright License Agreement Please note the…
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages
Welcome to the Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages! Here you will find instructions on how to use Skeena Maps Portal features, tips and tricks for searching for information, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to instructional videos covering a range of popular…
Organizations
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Terminology » Organizations
Organizations Each dataset is associated with a single organization, which in most cases is the data owner or primary project sponsor. Large organizations such as the BC provincial government are broken up into individual departments or ministries. Dataset user…
Print a pdf of a layer or map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Print a pdf of a layer or map
You can print a layer or map directly from the layer or map preview page by using the print button. Enter a title and description, select an output sheet size, how to include the legend, the page orientation, and print resolution. Click on the Print button to…
Editing an Existing Dataset
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Editing an Existing Dataset
Skeena Salmon Data Centre account holders can edit any dataset they have created, or any dataset in an organization for which they are an editor or administrator. To edit an existing dataset: Go to the dataset’s page. You can find it by entering the title in the…
Search Bar Synthax
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information » Search Bar Synthax
The following search operations may be used to perform more precise searches using the search bar: Search Operator Example Effect Minus (-) -skeena -estuary water quality Excludes terms or phrases from the search. In this example,…
Deleting a Dataset
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Deleting a Dataset
Skeena Salmon Data Centre account holders can delete any dataset they have created, or any dataset in an organization for which they are an editor or administrator. To delete a dataset: Navigate to the dataset and select “Manage”. Go to the dataset’s…
Adding Resources
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Adding Resources
When you have provided the information on the Create dataset page, select the “Next: Add Data” button to add resources. This is where you will add one or more resources to the dataset. To upload a file, select the upload option; to create a link to an…
Adding New Datasets
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets
To add and edit datasets you must have an account and be a member of an organization. For instructions on registering for an account please see Creating an Account. To have your account linked to an organization please contact us at info@skeenatrust.ca or the…
Structuring Datasets on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Adding New Datasets » Structuring Datasets on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre
When to create a dataset with multiple resources versus multiple datasets? Always create one dataset per report or project with supporting documents such as spreadsheets, maps, appendices, and photos included as separate resources associated with the dataset. If there…
Searching by Keyword or Topic
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information » Searching by Keyword or Topic
Entering text in the search bar is the best way to find datasets if you are looking for a particular topic or dataset. You can access the search bar on the home page or by clicking the Data Sets tab. To search for specific datasets, type a topic of interest, portion…
Showing/hiding the layer toolbar
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Showing/hiding the layer toolbar
Click on a layer in the layer menu to show the layer toolbar. Click on the layer again or on the parent folder to de-select the layer and hide the layer toolbar.
Sorting Search Results
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information » Sorting Search Results
To control the order in which results are listed, there are 5 options to choose from: Relevance, Name Ascending, Name Descending, Last Modified and Popular. Select the “Order By:” option just under the search bar to set how the results of the searches will be…
Finding Information
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Finding Information
Here you will find some tips and tricks to help you find the data you are looking for! If you are new to the Skeena Salmon Data Centre, watch our introductory video on how to get started below. Jump to topic: Searching by Keyword or Topic Browse by Category,…