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Changing the Basemap

How to change the base map​

Horizons provides you with a number of basemap options that let you change the background imagery to alter the contrast and make your data more visible, depending on what you are looking at.

To change the active basemap, click the Maps icon and select the desired basemap.

Example of Roadmap Dark

Roadmap (Dark)​

Dark themed map with roads and location names.

Example of Roadmap Dark

Roadmap (Light)​

Light themed map with roads and location names.

Example of Roadmap Light

Hybrid​

Satellite imagery and with road and location overlay.

Example of Hybrid Map

Satellite​

This map type displays a satellite view without any overlays.

Example of Satellite Map

Terrain​

This map type displays terrain elevation and relief textured map with roads and location names. Be aware, this will limit the level of zooming that's possible.

Example of Terrain Map

Blank​

A plain white background! Only active Layer data will be visible.