Internet Mapping Help and Tutorial System

Welcome to the Ministry's Online Internet Mapping Help & Tutorial System

This online help system is designed to show you how to navigate and use the Ministry's interactive maps. After going through this Help & Tutorial System, you should be able to use the interactive maps successfully; even if you have no prior knowledge of a Geographic Information System (GIS).

There are 3 sections to approach the Internet Mapping Help & Tutorial System:

  1. Tools & Functions: This section gives you a quick overview and explanation needed to navigate the interactive maps.
  2. Tutorial: This section discusses basic GIS concepts, general map instructions, and advanced functions. It is designed in a way that a beginner can follow the linear branch, which guides you through the tutorial from start to finish. Web-based or Video-based.
  3. Step-by-Step Instructions: This section covers more advanced topics and is laid out in a nonlinear branch where specific topics can be selected from a list of contents.
  4. iMapBC Quick Reference Guide v1.7.1 [PDF].

The "Compass Help System" is available by clicking the Help.tool within your iMap session. The Compass Help System will display Descriptions and Help with Tabs and Tools currently displayed in your iMap session.

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