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Choosing and Using a 2D Basemap

On GEO4X, you can change the map background to adapt the visualization to your mission (topography, inspection, layout, etc.). Three types of background are available in the left-hand side menu.

📍 Where to change the map background?​

In the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, select the icon representing a map.

The three available map backgrounds will appear:

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1. 🏙️ Standard map​

  • Description:

    A classic vector map with :

    • street names,
    • green spaces (green),
    • water bodies (in blue),
    • built-up areas clearly represented (in gray).

  • Ideal use:

    ✔️ Urban visualization

    ✔️ Understanding the geographical context

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2. 🛰️ Satellite view​

  • Description:

    A high-resolution satellite image, similar to that found on Google Earth.

  • Ideal use:

    ✔️ Verification of ground conditions

    ✔️ Visual identification of specific structures or areas

    ✔️ Check georeferencing quality

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3. 🧾 Cadastre​

  • Description:

    Displays cadastral boundaries with parcel numbers.

  • Ideal use:

    ✔️ Land identification

    ✔️ Verification of correspondence between deliverables and parcels.

    ✔️ Legal or administrative referencing

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🔄 Why change your base map?​

Changing your map background allows you to :

  • Visually contextualize your data according to need (terrain, legal, urban),
  • Validate your measurements or markings more quickly,
  • Work with a variety of partners (urban planners, surveyors, local authorities, etc.).