Swipe Tool

The Swipe Tool can be used to compare one map theme with another by choosing a layer to swipe over the top of the active layer.

To use the swipe tool, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Toggle on a layer in the Explore Map Themes toolbox. This will be the base layer.

2. Click the Swipe Tool :icon4: button in the application bar to activate the tool.

3. When the Swipe Tool is first initiated the Select Layer dropdown will be empty. Select a “swipe” layer from this dropdown to activate the swipe mouse control. The “swipe” layer is the layer selected from the Swipe Tool dropdown menu.

4. The Select Direction dropdown allows you to choose the swipe direction: vertical,
   horizontal, or radius. A line with an arrow will appear on the map that follows your mouse cursor.

5. Move your mouse cursor around the map to swipe on and off the “swipe” layer that is on top of the base layer.

6. To deactivate or close the Swipe Tool, click the X in the top right-hand corner.

If you select Radius, a circle with appear around your mouse cursor. Inside of this circle is where the “swipe” layer will appear. You can adjust the size of the circle by using the radius slider in the Swipe tool pop up.