Adding basemap tiles (e.g. KML map, MetroMap/Nearmap)
๐บ๏ธ Site details - Adding a KML map or MetroMap/Nearmap
The aerial imagery provided in SiteHive Enviro software may not be as current as project-specific imagery that has been captured.
KML Map view is an invaluable tool for your project, offering geospatial visualisation, aiding in site analysis, enabling precise design and planning, and facilitating transparent stakeholder communication.
As well as uploading your own KML file, you can add your own base map layers can be done in the Site Details page of each site, where you can select the relevant service (both MetroMap and Nearmap are currently supported), and your API token.
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How to add a KML Map
- Log in to SiteHive Enviro
- Once signed in - Navigate to the top menu bar and go to 'Settings'
- Click 'Site Details' on the second menu bar below your site name
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see 'KML files upload'
- Upload your KML file and click 'save'
- Once uploaded, your KML map will be available on maps
๐ How to edit your KML map for better visibility
You can edit the colour - both fill and stroke and the width of the map for better visibility.
- Click the KML map icon
- Select the KML map to edit
- Click the eye icon
- Choose your fill colour, stroke colour and width
How to add your MetroMap or Nearmap
- Log in to SiteHive Enviro
- Once signed in - Navigate to the top menu bar and go to 'Settings'
- Click 'Site Details' on the second menu bar below your site name
- Scroll down to 'External Map Tileset Integration' and click 'Edit'
- Once you have clicked 'Edit' you will be able to select your External Map Tileset Integration
- Paste or type in your API Token
- Click Save
- Once saved, in all maps across SiteHive Enviro, your selected service will appear as an option
โน๏ธ We will be adding additional map service support upon request, please reach out if you have a service you'd like to see available in SiteHive Enviro.