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Help - Maps & Reference Image
- What is displayed on Maps & Reference Image pages?
- What special software do I need to view Maps & Reference Images?
- How do I resize graphics?
- How do I use zoomable maps?
- How do I use animated maps?
- What can I do on Maps & Reference image pages?
What is displayed on Maps & Reference Image pages?
The Maps & Reference Image page includes the image title, caption where available, and a full-size map, photograph, illustration or diagram from a Maps & Reference article.
The image may appear in the form of a resizable graphic, a zoomable map or diagram, or an interactive animated map.
What special software do I need to view Maps & Reference images?
You need the latest version of the Flash Player plug-in to view the animated and zoomable maps and diagrams. You can download the Flash player at:
Note: no special software is needed to view resizable graphics.
How do I resize graphics?
In the case of resizable graphics you can select an option from the Zoom to dropdown list to enlarge or reduce the size of the image by a particular percentage.
How do I use zoomable maps and diagrams?
Click on the image to enlarge it a step at a time or use the zoom control below the image.
To move around the enlarged image Hold down the left mouse key and drag the cursor or use the scroll option below the image.
Click the reset option below the image to restore it to its original size.
How do I use animated maps?
Link text appears in red on animated maps. You can drag the panels and keys around the map, expand or shrink them. Depending on the map currently displayed, you can either play the animation by clicking the Play animation button or use the Continue link in the text panel to view the next sequence.
Some of the more complex animated maps include a Help link below the introductory panel.
What can I do on Maps & Reference Image pages?
The following options are available on Maps & Reference Image pages:
Back links
There will be a link back to the Maps & Reference article page.
Durable URL
View the durable URL for the item by clicking on this link. A popup will open, from which you can copy and paste the URL.
Print view
Open a version of the Full Text with all graphical elements and navigation stripped out ready for printing.
View item as PDF
Open a PDF version of the item in a new window when available.
Full size page
Open a full-size image of a zoomable map on a new page.