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Legend Panel

Table of Contents

Overview

The Legend Panel in Horizon provides a visual guide for interpreting map symbols, colors, and patterns. It automatically updates to reflect visible layers, enabling accurate map reading and analysis.

Accessing the Panel

  1. Find Legend Panel icon below Search bar

  2. Click to toggle panel visibility

Legend Panel Icon

Panel Functions

Display Elements

The Legend Panel shows:

  • Icons for visible layers

  • Color code meanings

  • Feature type labels

Legend Panel

Dynamic Updates

  • Automatic refresh with layer changes

  • Visibility-based display

  • Real-time symbol updates

Layer Information

  • Individual layer sections

  • Symbol explanations

  • Category breakdowns

Best Practices

General Usage

  1. Keep panel open when exploring new data

  2. Cross-reference with Layers Panel

  3. Verify symbol updates after changes

Map Export

  1. Include legend in exports

  2. Verify legend completeness

  3. Check symbol clarity

Data Validation

  1. Use legend to verify symbolization

  2. Check for classification accuracy

  3. Confirm category representations

Troubleshooting

Issue

Solution

Legend missing for layer

Check layer visibility

Incorrect symbols

Toggle layer off/on

Legend not updating

Refresh map view

Symbols don't match

Verify layer styling

Video Tutorial

Watch this guide on using the Legend Panel:

Last modified: 22 December 2024