2D maps and data overlays
Overlay vectors, imagery and basemaps, and control visibility by layer. Select features to inspect attributes and compare boundaries with nearby features.
- Vector layers
- Imagery and basemaps
- Feature attributes
SqsMap / GIS tools
Browse maps.
Process data.
Open vector, imagery and elevation files, inspect attributes, run spatial analysis and check geometry. Browse buildings, terrain, models, point clouds and Gaussian splats in 3D.
01Vector, imagery and elevation files
022D maps and 3D views
03Analysis, checks and mapping
Map display
2D layers and 3D data
Overlay vectors and imagery in 2D, or browse buildings, terrain, models, point clouds and Gaussian splats in 3D. Choose a view for the data you are using.
2DView layers, boundaries and attributes to check locations.
3DInspect heights, terrain and model structures.
Display examples for different data types.
3D buildings
View building heights and urban blocks from an oblique angle. Adjust building colors, scene lighting and the camera view.
- Building height
- Color and lighting
- Oblique views
Terrain and elevation
Load online terrain or a local DEM to view ridges, valleys and slopes. Overlay imagery, parcels and other layers.
- Online terrain
- Local DEMs
- Landform relief
3D models and scene tiles
Load glTF or GLB models and 3D Tiles. Set position, orientation and size to place individual buildings or larger scenes on the map.
- glTF / GLB
- 3D Tiles
- Position, orientation and size
Point clouds
Load LAS, LAZ or COPC point clouds. Display elevation or original colors, and rotate the view to inspect tree crowns, ground and building structures.
- LAS / LAZ / COPC
- Elevation and original colors
- 3D browsing
Gaussian splatting
Load Gaussian splat data to inspect the color and detail of a reconstructed scene. Adjust its position, orientation and size, and view it on the map.
- Gaussian splat data
- Position and orientation
- Camera views
Images illustrate data types; some animations use generated scenes. Open the software or online examples for actual operations.
Supported data types and operations vary by edition. See the relevant edition page.
Workflow
Open, process and export your data
Choose a stage to see the required data, available operations and expected output.
Add local files to the map. Check their location, extent and layer order against a basemap.
File import / Layers / Coordinate systemsData processing steps01 / 04
- Open
- Analyze
- Check
- Export
Open
Check where the data is
Add vector, imagery or elevation files. Locate their extent and check the coordinate system, layer order and display settings.
INPUT DATALocal data files
RESULTData layers on the map
See each edition for available toolsOpen the web version
Data processing
Common GIS tasks
Manage files, run spatial analysis, check data and prepare output with the tools each task needs.
01
Files and layers
Open vector, imagery and elevation files. Inspect attributes, set coordinate systems and display data over a basemap.
Explore02
Buffers and overlays
Create buffers, intersect or erase features, and dissolve polygons. Review and export the resulting layers.
Explore03
Topology and geometry checks
Find overlaps, gaps and self-intersections. Locate affected features on the map and review them before choosing a repair.
Explore04
Export and map layouts
Export processed data or prepare thematic maps on desktop for reports, reviews and project records.
ExploreUse cases
Forest surveys, parcel checks and maps
Compare boundaries, attributes, imagery and terrain when checking day-to-day survey data.
Check forest stands and attributes
Overlay stand boundaries, survey attributes, imagery and terrain. Check stand locations and boundaries, then prepare survey data and maps.
View related features
Review parcel boundaries
Compare parcels with imagery, roads and other layers. Find overlaps and gaps, and locate boundaries that need field review.
View related features
Prepare maps for reports
Organize layers and styles by topic to create survey-area maps, resource distribution maps and report figures.
View related featuresEditions
Desktop, mobile and web
Use desktop for processing and map layouts, or web without installation. Mobile is still in development and has no download.
Desktop work
Data processing and map layouts
Edit and process local spatial files, run analysis and topology checks, and prepare maps. Windows is the current priority platform.
ExploreFile handling and coordinate conversion
Analysis, checks and map layouts
Scripts and batch operations
Desktop packages are listed on the desktop page. Mobile currently has an introduction only.
Help and development
Guides, examples and API references
Try the map examples, then use the manual, SDK or script reference for your task.
Get started
Try opening a dataset
Download the desktop edition or open a local file in the web workbench.