Navigating the KeyAqua Nexus interface

This article provides instructions on how to navigate in the KeyAqua Nexus system. 

Learn to:

• Understand the difference between map view and table view to utilize network data
• Work with coordinates and saved map views
• Use map tools to navigate and work with network data

User interface overview

1. Map view / Mixed view / Table view: Allows you to toggle the workspace between a map view that displays objects geographically, a table view that lists the same objects in sortable list format and mixed view that allows for doing both at the same time. Read more in Viewing network data.
2. Browse network: Serves as one of the main entry points to Table view. It allows you to browse, search, filter, and manage network objects within the selected object group. Read more in Browse network.
3. KeyAqua object search: Allows you to search network objects from the KeyAqua Nexus system. Read more in Quick search.
4. Printing: The Print tool allow you to create single-page map printouts or generate and manage multi-frame print series for larger areas. Read more in Printing.
5. Support: Opens the Keypro Support portal, where you can access user documentation and other support resources. Read more in User manuals, about and support.
6. User: Account menu enables access to password changes, user manuals,admin site, Keypro Oy website, dark mode, and other application information (About) alongside with possibility to logout of the system. Read more in User manuals, about and support.
7. Map scale and locate: Adjust the map scale and orientation to your liking and locate yourself on the map. Read more in Changing scale.
8. Coordinate system: The coordinate section displayed in the bottom-right corner shows the map coordinates. Read more in Coordinates.
9. Map tools: A group of map tools in a bar that include Measure tool, Print, Google Maps, Copy map link and Refresh map with additional settings available under the drop-down menu. Read more in Map tools.
10. Side bar: Available KeyAqua Nexus features including Create, Layers, Plans, Views, Filters and Themes, External data and Tools.

Viewing network data

KeyAqua Nexus provides two ways to view network data: 

• Map view: Default view that displays objects geographically.
• Mixed view: Shows the map and the table at the same time, so you can select objects on the map and see their details in the table without switching views.
• Table view: Shows the objects as a table instead of the map. When you open the Table view, it lists the objects that were visible in the map view at that moment.
• Browse network: Table view with predefined values. Read more in Browse network.

You can switch between these views at any time while working with network objects, search results, or other network information. The modes are located at the top of the map view.

Map view

The Map viewin KeyAqua Nexus provides an interface for visualizing and managing network data. It allows you to see all your network assets in one centralized location where you can easily highlight objects from the map. The Map viewalso supports area-based permissions, allowing authorized personnel and contractors to access and update information from the field using their mobile device.

Saving and managing map views

Viewslet you save the current state of your map (position, display scale, and active layers) so you can return to it later with a single click.

Saving a map view:

1. Click the Viewsbutton from the Side bar to save and apply map views in the system.
2. Click + Add new view and name it.
3. Click Save. 
4. The new map view appears at the top of the list with a timestamp.

Each saved view has a menu with More actions. To open it, click the options icon next to the view’s name.

• Rename view: Changes the name of the saved view. Select Rename view, type the new name, and confirm. The map settings stored in the view stay the same.
• Update view: Overwrites the saved view with your current map state. Use this when you’ve adjusted the map (for example, panned, zoomed or changed layers) and want the saved view to reflect those changes instead of creating a new one.
• Set as default: Makes this view load automatically whenever you open the map. Turn on the Set as defaulttoggle to enable it, and turn it off to remove the default. Only one view can be the default at a time, so setting a new default replaces the previous one.
• Delete: Permanently removes the view from the list. Deleting a view does not affect your map or any other saved views.

Map tools

The Map tools are available in the map view for viewing network information, performing measurements, working with external map services (Google Maps), sharing map views, and keeping map data up to date. The tools are located at the top of the map view, with additional options available from the drop-down menu.

Panning the map

Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the map in the desired direction. Activating the Pantool cancels any active map selection or map tool operation.

Changing scale

You can zoom in and out using your mouse wheel. When you scroll the mouse wheel away from yourself, the map zooms in, and the map center is the mouse pointer’s position on the map. 

You can also zoom the map by clicking Zoom in +. This zooms the map in while the map center remains the same. Zooming in is carried out one scale level at a time. You can zoom the map out by clicking Zoom out -. This zooms the map out while the map center remains the same. Zooming out is carried out one scale level at a time. The mouse pointer’s position on the map is used as the map center. 

To quickly switch to a different scale, open the Map Scale drop-down menu and select your preferred option.

Zooming to an area

Select Zoom to an area selected on the mapfrom Map tools, then click and drag with the left mouse button to draw a rectangle around the area of interest. When you release the mouse button, the map zooms to the selected area. This is a fast way to navigate to a specific location on the map.

Google Maps

The services mentioned in this chapter are provided by Google. Click Google Mapsto open a new browser tab to view the current KeyAqua Nexus map view on the Google Maps website.

You can view a street view using the Google Maps Street View™ service:

1. In the Google Mapsdrop-down menu, select Google Maps Street View.
2. Point to the road/street location that you want to view and click to open the view in question in Google Maps Street View.

Street Smart View (this function is subject to a separate order)

The Street Smart View function in the Google Maps drop-down menu provides a 360-degree street view that is true to size. With the street view, you can easily manage street, road, and infrastructure assets. The BlomStreet cloud service is an additional feature that is to be deployed separately.

Map link

Use the Copy map linktool to copy the current map view and send a URL to your colleague or partner company.

1. Click Copy map linkin Map tools.
2. Paste it into an email or add it as a browser bookmark.
3. To return to the view later, copy the address into your browser’s address bar or use the bookmark you saved.

Refreshing the map

You can view the changes made to a map by clicking Refresh map. This function is useful, for example, when the map data is being updated at the same time on another workstation, in which case changes are not necessarily immediately visible in the area that you are viewing. 

Table view

While Map viewis intended for geographical visualization and map navigation, Table viewutilizes a table format and is optimized for searching, filtering, sorting, and managing large numbers of network objects.

Read more about the browsing, search and filtering functions of the Table viewin Browsing, searching and filtering network objects.

Table view overview

When you open the Table view, it lists the objects that were visible in the map view at that moment. This provides a way to review and manage network objects by presenting their information in a searchable and sortable table. Using the available tools, you can locate objects on the map, export data, configure visible columns, and perform actions on one or more selected objects. If you are using the Mixed view, expand the table view to fill the entire workspace by clicking Expand.

In Table view, objects are presented in a table format. This allows you to:

• Sort and filter objects using column headers
• Review properties such as ID, type, status, and location accuracy
• Find objects in the table by using the search bar
• Perform bulk operations such as exporting or grouping

Adding filters in Table view

If you want to filter the results more, you may use the available default filters or add additional filters by clicking More filters.

1. Select the desired filter types from the the More filters drop-down menu. For example, State. 
2. Then select the correct filters from the State drop-down menu. For example, In use and Planned for State:
3. The table is updated to reflect the selected filters.
4. To clear selected filters, simply click the X button next to it. Note! Default filters cannot be cleared:

Locating objects from the Table view

When working in the Table view, you can locate selected objects directly on the map.

1. Select one or more objects using the selection checkboxes.
2. Click Locateon the toolbar that appears when a checkbox is enabled.
3. The selected objects are highlighted on the map, allowing you to identify their locations within the network.

Deleting objects from the Table view

When working in the Table view, you can delete selected objects.

1. Select one or more objects using the selection checkboxes.
2. Click Deleteon the toolbar that appears when a checkbox is enabled.

Column configuration

Use Configure columnsto customize which columns are displayed in Table view.

• Select or clear checkboxesto show or hide individual columns.
• Use the Search columns field to quickly find a specific column.
• Select All to show or hide all available columns.
• Click Reset to defaults to restore the default column configuration.

Saving and managing table views

Viewslet you save the current state of your table view, so you can return to it later with a single click.

Saving a new table view:

1. First open the Table viewwith desired objects and leave it open.
2. Then, click the Viewsbutton from the Side bar.
3. Click + Add new view and name it.
4. Click Save. 
5. The new view with the Table view symbolappears in the list.

Each saved view has a menu with More actions. To open it, click the options icon next to the view’s name:

• Rename view: Changes the name of the saved view. Select Rename view, type the new name, and confirm. The map settings stored in the view stay the same.
• Update view: Overwrites the saved view with your current map state. Use this when you’ve adjusted the map (for example, panned, zoomed or changed layers) and want the saved view to reflect those changes instead of creating a new one.
• Set as default: Makes this view load automatically whenever you open the map. Turn on the Set as defaulttoggle to enable it, and turn it off to remove the default. Only one view can be the default at a time, so setting a new default replaces the previous one.
• Delete: Permanently removes the view from the list. Deleting a view does not affect your map or any other saved views.

Exporting

To export the selected data, open the Exportmenu and choose one of the available formats.

Coordinates

The coordinate section displayed in the bottom-right corner shows the map coordinates for the location of the mouse pointer. By opening the Coordinatesmenu from the right corner you can see all the settings related to the coordinate system in KeyAqua Nexus. Coordinates are visible in the field, with the first one being the east coordinate and the second one the north coordinate. The coordinate values are separated by a single space.

Coordinates menu

• Display coordinate system: Select from various coordinate systems using the drop-down menu. The chosen system will be applied to all functions.
• Location: Click Locate me to find your current position and display your device's coordinates.
• Pick location: To select a specific coordinate point on the map, click Pick location and then click on your desired spot on the map. A location symbol will appear on the map. The coordinates of the selected point will appear in Coordinate fields.
• Coordinate fields (X, Y): By using the Pick location tool, you can select coordinates for these fields. The X coordinate will appear in the upper field, and the Y coordinate in the lower field. You can also Insert or Copy a coordinate value manually to the fields. 
• Default coordinate system: Shown in the center of the form, it updates automatically based on the mouse pointer's position.
• Show cursor coordinates: If this checkbox is selected, the coordinates of the cursor will be displayed in real time. Deselect the checkbox to turn off this feature.
• Highlight: Highlight the coordinates applied in the Coordinates fields. 

Picking the coordinates of an object

You can pick the exact coordinates of an object in the following way:

1. Disable the Show cursor coordinates checkbox.
2. Position the mouse pointer over the object. The exact object coordinates are displayed in the coordinate field.
3. You can copy the values to your clipboard by clicking Copy.