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Map Interface

Map Interface⚓︎

This guide explains the main AVIV ScoutRoute map interface, including how to navigate the map, understand quest icons, and interpret common pedestrian feature terminology.

For a list of all guides on the TCAT Wiki, refer to the Guides List.

Map Overview⚓︎

The AVIV ScoutRoute map displays an overhead view of the workspace area. The app is designed for use in a variety of settings, from dense urban areas to smaller towns and rural communities, and quests often use a common vocabulary for pedestrian infrastructure components.

Pedestrian Environment Terminology Basics⚓︎

Understanding these terms will help you complete quests accurately:

Term Definition
Crossing (Crosswalk) A designated pedestrian path between curbs, crossing a road; these are spaces shared with vehicles
Curb The edge where a sidewalk meets the road
Curb Extension An area where the curb extends into the street; shortens crossing distances, calms traffic, and improves pedestrian visibility
Island A designated, protected space in the middle of a crossing that allows pedestrians to stand safely mid-street
Tactile Paving Purpose-built textured ground surface indicators that provide navigation cues

Quest Icons⚓︎

Quests appear as icons on the map. Each icon type represents a different type of feature, such as:

Quest Type Appearance Scope Example Questions
Sidewalk A path icon separating two differently colored areas (grey and blue) A sidewalk segment along a road, often from one intersection to the next Surface material, width, obstructions along the sidewalk
Crossing A white pedestrian figure in a crossing on a blue background A single crosswalk at an intersection or a mid-block crossing Crossing markings, pedestrian signals, audio cues
Curb A white wheelchair at a curb on a blue background A specific curb point at the start of a crossing Curb ramp presence, tactile paving, curb height

Zooming⚓︎

  • Pinch to zoom: Use two fingers to zoom in or out
  • Double-tap: Quickly zoom in on a specific location
  • Icons: Plus + and minus - icons at the bottom right

Important

Quest icons stack up when zoomed out to reduce visual clutter on the map. You should always zoom in to see all available quests in an area.

Panning⚓︎

  • Drag: Touch and drag the map to move to different areas
  • Your location: The app uses your device's GPS to show your current position
  • Center on position: Compass icon in the bottom right

Changing Imagery⚓︎

You can switch between different background map imagery sources (aerial imagery, street maps, etc.), if they are configured for that workspace, using the Layers button.

Refer to App Settings - Imagery Layer Control for details.

Undo Changes⚓︎

If you submit the wrong answer by mistake, misidentify a feature, or accidentally submit before ready, you can undo your recent edits.

Steps to Undo⚓︎

  1. Tap the Undo button at the bottom left
  2. Review the list of recent edits
  3. Tap the edit you want to review
  4. Tap Undo to undo the submission

The quest should reappear on the map, allowing you to answer it again with the correct information.

Note

If the Undo menu is not visible, the quest cannot be rolled back through the app - contact your project leader for help with undoing older changes.

Hide Quest⚓︎

The Hide Quest feature lets you temporarily remove specific quests from view. This is useful when you want to skip certain quests without seeing them repeatedly.

Hiding a Quest⚓︎

  1. Tap on a quest icon to open its answer panel
  2. Tap Hide (eye icon)
  3. Answer Yes to the confirmation pop-up
  4. The quest disappears from the map

Restoring Hidden Quests⚓︎

To restore an individual hidden quest:

  1. Open the Undo menu
  2. Tap on the quest you want to unhide
  3. Select Undo

To restore all hidden quests at once:

  1. Open the hamburger menu and tap Settings
  2. Navigate down to Advanced
  3. Tap Restore hidden quests
  4. Select Restore on the confirmation pop-up

Info

Hidden quests are stored locally on your device. They remain hidden until you choose to restore them.

Imagery Layer Control⚓︎

The Imagery Layer control lets you switch between different map background sources, if they have been configured for your workspace.

How to access:

  1. Tap the Layers icon in the top toolbar

Available imagery types may include:

  • Satellite imagery
  • Street maps
  • Custom basemaps configured by your project

Note

Available imagery sources depend on what has been configured for your workspace. Contact your project administrator if you need specific imagery options.

Next Steps⚓︎