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Using MetroMap Provider

MetroMap is one of the available basemap providers in RapidPlan. It provides high-quality aerial photos and coverage of metro and regional areas across Australia.

To access MetroMap content directly from RapidPlan, you need an API key linked to your MetroMap account.

Setup Steps​

Make sure you are running the latest version of RapidPlan, then follow these steps to enable the MetroMap provider:

  1. Create or open a plan, then open the Provider dropdown under Base map in the Properties palette.

Plan properties base map settings

  1. In the Provider dropdown, select More providers....

Provider dropdown

  1. Find MetroMap in the list of imagery providers, select the checkbox, then click Save.

Providers dialog

  1. RapidPlan will ask for authentication information. Enter your API key in the API key field, then click Save.

MetroMap credentials dialog

  1. MetroMap is now configured and selected as the basemap provider for the current plan. Your API key will be saved, so you do not need to re-enter it when using MetroMap for other plans.

Please note: If you have followed the steps above and the background shows "Connection error" or "Out of range", make sure that:

  • You are running the latest version of RapidPlan.
  • You copied the API key correctly.
  • Your plan points to a location covered by MetroMap.

For ongoing connection issues, contact support@metromap.com.au.

Usage​

Base Map Layer​

To use MetroMap as the basemap provider for your RapidPlan plan, select it in Properties > Base map > Provider.

The basemap defaults to the Australia latest MetroMap layer.

MetroMap basemap

Importing Tiles​

By default, the Import Aerial Photos tool uses the same provider selected in Properties > Base map > Provider.

This tool imports tiles as background images on your plan, so they are included when you export the plan.

When importing tiles, you can select which MetroMap layer should be used. A dialog with the layers available for your plan location will appear. Scroll through the list of historical imagery, check the preview tiles to find your preferred view, then click Save to confirm.

MetroMap surveys dialog

MetroMap layer selection is only required the first time you import tiles to your plan. Subsequent import operations on the same plan use the previously selected layer.

To select a different layer for the next import, go to Properties > Base map > Provider and click Reset last survey.

Reset MetroMap survey

Default Map Provider and Additional Settings​

To use MetroMap as the default map provider for all new RapidPlan plans, go to Tools > Preferences > Defaults > Base map provider and select MetroMap from the dropdown.

If you only want to use MetroMap for importing tiles and not for the dynamic basemap layer, uncheck Aerials import provider > Use current base map provider, then select MetroMap from the additional dropdown below.

If you do not want to select MetroMap layers when importing tiles and want to default to Australia latest, go to Tools > Preferences > Advanced Settings > Importing and disable Select aerial surveys (if supported).