Bookmark Tool

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Creating Bookmarks
• Managing Bookmarks
• Technical Details
• Troubleshooting
• Video Tutorial

Overview

The Bookmark Tool is a powerful spatial view management system that enables users to save, organize, and share complete map configurations for consistent navigation and collaboration. This intelligent tool captures comprehensive map states including layer visibility, spatial extents, and basemap settings, allowing teams to maintain synchronized map views and quickly return to important geographic areas across different work sessions.

Creating Bookmarks

Initial Setup

1. Click the bookmark button in the left panel
2. Select 'Add a new bookmark'

Configuration Steps

1. Enter a unique, descriptive name
2. Verify layer visibility
3. Confirm spatial extent
4. Click 'save' to store

Managing Bookmarks

Deletion Process

1. Access via trash icon
2. Confirm permanent removal
3. Supports batch deletion

Sharing Options

1. Generate shareable URL
2. Copy link to clipboard
3. Control access settings

Search Functions

1. Use quick filter functionality
2. View real-time results
3. Apply multiple search criteria

Default Views

1. Set via star icon
2. Limited to one favorite
3. Configure automatic loading

Technical Details

Layer Support

• Feature layers: Full support
• WMS layers: Full support
• Other layer types: Limited support

Data Persistence

• Browser-based storage
• Server-side backup
• Cross-session maintenance

URL Parameters

• Encoded state parameters
• Security tokens
• Version compatibility

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution	Prevention
Creation failure	Verify unique name and permissions	Use structured naming convention
Sharing issues	Check recipient access rights	Pre-verify layer accessibility
Default view problems	Confirm favorite bookmark exists	Regular bookmark verification
Loading errors	Clear browser cache and reload	Regular cache maintenance

Video Tutorial

Watch this comprehensive guide on using the Bookmark Tool:

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