Understanding the Interface

Main Map Area

Full GRIP interface screenshot with numbered callouts identifying all major areas. 1 Menu Bar, 2 Search Bar, 3. Toolbar 4. Bottom Toolbar 5. The Map
Full GRIP interface screenshot with numbered callouts identifying all major areas. 1 Menu Bar, 2 Search Bar, 3. Toolbar 4. Bottom Toolbar 5. The Map

The central map displays New Zealand with various data layers. You can:

  • Zoom using the mouse wheel or +/- buttons
  • Pan by clicking and dragging
  • Search for specific locations using the search tools
Closeup of expanded menu option from top left corner of GRIP map
Closeup of expanded menu option from top left corner of GRIP map
  • Menu - navigate to other parts of the application
  • Home - return to the GRIP public page
  • Account menu - User settings and company management
  • Feedback - ask questions or provide suggestions
  • Help - navigate to GRIP help
  • Logout - sign out of your GRIP session

 

Search

Select search type from the dropdown (e.g. address, title, appellation) and enter your search terms

 
Closeup of search bar, top right of GRIP map
Closeup of search bar, top right of GRIP map

 

Right Side Panel and Toolbar:

  • Layer controls - Turn map layers on/off
  • Basemap switcher - Aerial basemap vs. Parcel basemap
  • Info select - Control which features are selectable, and see details about selected features
  • Survey Plan search - select a land district and enter plan numbers
  • View scale toggle  - click to toggle view scale aa, Aa, and AA
  • Map filter - apply filters to marks and vectors
  • Tool panel
    • Settings - choose opening preferences
    • Measure - measure distances and areas
    • Streetview - open clicked location in Google Streetview
    • CSV Download - export marks to CSV files
    • DXF Download - export data to DXF for CAD systems
    • Company Data - create company data points
    • KML Download - download map data for Google Earth
  • Print panel - Create maps and export to PDF
  • Zoom to  location - Use GPS location of your device and jump to that location in the map and see your location

 

Bottom Toolbar:

Bottom toolbar of GRIP Map
Bottom toolbar of GRIP Map

· Coordinate display - Your mouse position coordinates

· Projection selector - Choose coordinate system (NZTM, NZGD2000, etc.)

· Data update information - Clickarrow to see when layers were last refreshed

Example of source data attribution and last data update date
Example of source data attribution and last data update date

 

Essential Navigation

Basic Map Controls

Zooming:
  • Mouse wheel scroll- Zoom in/out
  • +/- buttons - Precise zoom control
  • Shift + Left Click and Drag - Zoom in on specific area
Panning:
  • Left click and drag - Move around the map

 

Coordinate Systems

Coordinate system selector showing different options with NZTM highlighted
Coordinate system selector showing different options with NZTM highlighted
Projection Selector:
  • Located in bottom-right corner of the Map
  • Choose from NZTM, NZGD2000, NZMG, and others
  • Affects coordinate display and measurements
  • Your selection is remembered between sessions on the same device

Key Data Sources:

· LINZ - Land Information New Zealand (primary data source)

· Council Data - Local infrastructure information

· Stats NZ - Administrative boundaries

· Company Data - Your organisations custom information - only visible to your organisation

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