Add an external layer
The External Layers section of the Map Settings screen displays details about the external layers that appear on the live map.
The following types of external layers can be added: Feature, Image, and KML.
External layers update automatically on the live map when data from the source feed are updated.
Note: Data for external layers are obtained from the layer source. BlackBerry AtHoc does not modify or verify the accuracy of this data. If there is no source data for a selected external layer, no data appears on the live map. Go to the data source to verify that the feed has data.
You can add up to 30 external layers.
- In the navigation bar, click
.
- On the Settings screen, in the Basic section, click Map Settings.
- On the Map Settings screen, in the External Layers section, click Add External Layer.
- On the Add External Layer dialog, select the Public or Private layer source.
- In the URL field, enter a URL for the external layer. The read-only Layer Type field is populated automatically.
- In the Name field, enter a name for the external layer. The name must be unique.
- If you selected the Private layer source, select a setting from the Layer Authentication Settings pull-down menu.
- Click Add. You are returned to the Map Settings screen.
- Optionally, click and drag
to change the order of the external layers. This order determines the display order of the external layers on the External Layers panel on the live map.
- Optionally, click
to remove an external layer.
- Click Save.
The following external layers are available out of the box:
|
External layer name |
URL |
|---|---|
|
Floods – NDFD Rainfall Total Forecast | |
|
Floods – Live Stream Gauges | |
|
Floods – USA Flood Hazard Area | |
|
Hurricanes - Forecast Position | |
|
Hurricanes – Observed Position | |
|
Hurricanes – Forecast Track | |
|
Hurricanes – Observed Track | |
|
Hurricanes – Forecast Error Cone | |
|
Hurricanes – Watches and Warnings | |
|
Hurricanes – Hurricane Force |