Understanding the Site Navigation (Navigation Tabs & Map Tabs)

When using the Discover Barrie website, users will have to choose information in a hierarchical approach where each Navigation Tab contains a series of related Searches and Map Tabs with their own specific focus. By understanding this approach, users will be able to more quickly navigate the Discover Barrie site.

Example: Resident Navigation Tab > Wards Map Tab

Example: Resident Navigation Tab is active (in blue) and contains a Map Tab for Residents, Wards, Transit, Waste, Recreation, Business & Aerial View

Users must understand that with each Map Tab, there are different maps available, each with a different focus for the Identify and Information tool. Searches however are dependent only on the Navigation Tab. Through exploration, users will quickly discover each Navigation Tab and Map Tab focus.

Note: If a user switches Navigation Tabs, it will take a few seconds for the Discover Barrie site to reset with the new Navigation Tab focus.

Understanding the Navigation Tab Quick Links

Sometime users want to perform a specific function, however, due to limited computer skills or for reasons of urgency, may not be able to achieve the desired result using Navigation Tab and Map Tabs. In order to assist with this group of users, the Navigation Tabs have related quick links that will allow users to directly access specific searches, Map Tabs or locations directly.

Each Navigation Tab Quick Link has specific functions geared toward the named focus.

Example: Say a user wishes to locate City Hall. They can simply hover to the Resident Navigation Quick Links drop down arrow and choose "Where is City Hall?". This will take the user directly downtown to City Hall on the associated map tab.

Understanding the Map Views

On some Map Tabs, a Map View may be present on the right hand side which allows users to quickly focus on a predefined map. This is very similar to a Navigation Tab Quick Link, however, a user will need to click on the Arrow button to right of the drop down menu. Once the Arrow button is pressed, the map zoom extents and active layers will change.

Understanding the Navigation Tabs and Map Tabs

Here is a list of Navigation Tabs with their associated Map Tabs and description:

Residents Navigation Tab contains the following Map Tabs:

• Resident - Shows all points of interest information with focus on residential locations including, government services, community centre's, emergency service locations and more.
• Wards - Shows ward boundaries with associated councilor information as well as City Hall.
• Transit - Shows transit routes with associated route numbers and names, links to schedules as well as Transit and GO Train Station.
• Waste - Shows garbage collection day map with associated yard waste pick up week for locations as well as the Sandy Hollow Landfill site location.
• Recreation - Shows recreation focused points of interest including beaches, arenas, pools, skating rinks and more. If users zoom in, they can also indentify locations of parks, playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts and more.
• Business - Show all business locations registered with the City of Barrie Strategic & Economic Development department.
• Aerial Views - Shows 2007 10cm colour aerial imagery for the majority of Barrie. Users can also turn on 2004 20cm black and white aerial imagery under the Map Content tool.

Visitors Navigation Tab contains the following Map Tabs:

• Visitor - Shows all points of interest information with focus on visitor locations including, beaches, boat launches, tourism offices such as Barrie Tourism and more.
• Attractions - Shows points of interest in which users from out of town might be looking for, including tourism offices such as Barrie Tourism, attractions and landmarks, shopping, golf course, picnic areas and more.
• Transit - Shows transit routes with associated route numbers and names, links to schedules as well as Transit and GO Train Station.
• Recreation - Shows recreation focused points of interest including beaches, arenas, pools, skating rinks and more. If users zoom in, they can also indentify locations of parks, playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts and more.
• Business- Show all business locations registered with the City of Barrie Strategic & Economic Development department.
• Aerial Views - Shows 2007 10cm colour aerial imagery for the majority of Barrie. Users can also turn on 2004 20cm black and white aerial imagery under the Map Content tool.
• World View - Shows google maps based information which allows users to locate Barrie with respect to Southern Ontario and the world.

Business Navigation Tab contains the following Map Tabs:

• For Sale - Shows all non-residential businesses/industrial/office space/vacant land/multi-residential/etc. locations for sale by the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS ® Inc. Users can click on a "for sale" point to obtain more information about sale price, contact information and site information.
• For Lease - Shows all non-residential businesses/industrial/office space/multi-residential/etc. locations for sale by the Barrie and District Association of REALTORS ® Inc. Users can click on a "for lease" point to obtain more information about sale price, contact information and site information.
• Business - Show all business locations registered with the City of Barrie Strategic & Economic Development department.
• Land Use - Shows estimated City of Barrie Planning Department information for the Zoning By-Law and Schedule A - Land User from the Official Plan. This data has been made available to better assist with economic development.
• Aerial Views - Shows 2007 10cm colour aerial imagery for the majority of Barrie. Users can also turn on 2004 20cm black and white aerial imagery under the Map Content tool.
• World View - Shows google maps based information which allows users to locate Barrie with respect to Southern Ontario and the world.

Understanding the Map Tools

	Zoom In -Left mouse click and draw a rectangle around the location where you wish to zoom in, or simply left mouse click them map to zoom in.
	Zoom Out - Left mouse click to zoom out.
	Drag/Pan- Left mouse click over the map and hold the button, move your mouse in the direction you wish to view.
	Information/Identify - Hover over the item and left mouse click active layer in order to see more information. Note - Only active items/layers will provide more information and you may have to change the "Attribute Details For" item/layer focus.
	Previous Map - Click on this tool to have the map zoom to the previous extents.
	Next Map - Click on this tool to have the map zoom to the next map (will only activate if the "Previous Map" tool has been used).
	Overview Map - Click on this tool to create an overview map in the bottom right hand corner. Useful to find where you are zoomed in to or if you need to move around the map.
	Print - Click on this tool in order to print a map. You can print in simple maps or maps with selections in both portrait and landscape settings.
	Reset Tool - Use this tool to reset all open dialog box locations to their original location.
	Help - Use this tool to find out help file information, how to get started, frequently asked questions and more.

How to use the Zoom Extents, Navigation Tool and Scale

	Zoom to Extents Tool - Use this tool to zoom-out to the full extents of the map. It is located in the center of the navigation tool on the bottom left side.
	Navigation Tool - This tool on the bottom left side of the map moves the map a predefined distance as per the arrow directions of north, east, south and west. While this tool is useful for beginner level users, the drag/pan tool is faster and easier to use. The Zoom Extents Tool is located in the middle.
	Scale - Use this textbox to enter the absolute scale to which you would like to see. Hit enter after entering the scale number and the map will change accordingly.

How to use the Search/Data Tool

Once you hit the Search/Data button, a new dialog box will open showing the available searches. Each Navigation Tab has different searches associated to its focus.

How to use the Search/Data Tool - Navigation Tabs

Each Navigation Tab has a specific set of search tools associated with respective focus in order to better provide such features for the user. While some of these searches can be found in each Navigation Tab, others may be specific to only one Navigation Tab (see below).

Resident Navigation Tab Searches include:

• Business Search - Finds business records and information using business names, descriptions, NAICS and more.
• Street Intersection Search - Finds an intersection based upon two street names (note - use Canada Post street suffix abbreviations such as "Ave" and "St" versus there fully spelt out name.
• Roll Number Search - Finds an MPAC roll number parcel location.
• Points of Interest Search - Finds various points or interest information by name or category.
• Address Search - Finds an address location based upon the street number and street name (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).
• Street Name Search - Finds a street name and address ranges (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).
  

Visitor Navigation Tab Searches include:

• Business Search - Finds business records and information using business names, descriptions, NAICS and more.
• Street Intersection Search - Finds an intersection based upon two street names (note - use Canada Post street suffix abbreviations such as "Ave" and "St" versus there fully spelt out name.
• Downtown Parking Search - Finds the different City of Barrie owned Parking Lots in Downtown Barrie.
• Points of Interest Search - Finds various points or interest information by name or category.
• Address Search - Finds an address location based upon the street number and street name (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).
• Street Name Search - Finds a street name and address ranges (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).

Business Navigation Tab Searches include:

• Business Search - Finds business records and information using business names, descriptions, NAICS and more.
• For Sale Search - Finds a non-residential real estate listing for sale using address, usage, property size, size of space, and sale price.
• For Lease Search - Finds a non-residential real estate listing for lease using address, usage, property size, size of space, and sale price.
• Points of Interest Search - Finds various points or interest information by name or category.
• Address Search - Finds an address location based upon the street number and street name (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).
• Street Name Search - Finds a street name and address ranges (note - for this search, please use abbreviated street suffix names such as "Ave" or "St" verusus fully spelt out versions).

How to use the Map Content Tool

The Map Content button allows users to turn on or off, specific layers of information on the map. Users need to simply check the layer they wish to on and then hit the "Apply" button on the bottom.

How to use the Advanced Tools

In order to use the Advanced Tools, user need to select which tool they wish to use:

Here is a list of tools with a brief description of how to use them:

• Selection Tool - Use this tool to select various layers of information on the map. Returns a list of selected records for the chosen layer.
• Redlining Tool - Use this tool to draw an image with pre-defined colour setting on the map. Shows a point, line or polygon on the map.
• Measure Tool - Use this tool to measure areas or lengths on the map. Users can then add these polygons or line to the map using the Add to map button. Returns a point coordinate, length or area with associated point, line or polygon.
• Buffer Selections Tool - Use this tool to select objects on a layer by a pre-determined distance around user selected point. Returns a list of selected records for the chosen layer with buffer.
• Generate URL Tool - Use this tool to generate a URL (hyperlink) of a map location. Users can then copy and paste this URL into an email and send it colleagues so they can see the same zoomed level and map layers.

How to use the Legend

Users can use the Legend button at any time to see what active symbols and colours are on the map. It should be noted that the Legend changes and is dependent on how far a user is zoomed in, what the active Map Tab is and what layers have been turned on by the Map Content button.

For the most up-to-date layer information, close and hit the Legend button to update the Legend list of symbols and layers.