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Learn how to create a new map in NikaMap, customize basemaps, and set up your initial view. Everything gets persisted automatically, so your map will look exactly the same when you reopen it.

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Step 1: Access NikaMap

  1. Navigate to NikaMap: In NikaWorkspace, click on the Globe icon in the left sidebar
  2. View Map List: You’ll see a list of your existing maps on the left panel
  3. Create New: Click the ”+” button to see two options.
    • Draft maps are erased on refresh
    • Collaborative Saved maps persist between sessions.
    For now I recommend choosing Collaborative Saved Map
NikaMap Create
  1. First Map: Your first map will appear in the middle of the screen
NikaMap Interface

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Step 2: Rename Your Map

  1. Reame: Right click on a map to open rename dialog
  2. Save: Click “Save” to finalize
Map Naming

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Step 3: Choose Your Basemap

When creating a new map, it will by default use dataviz basemap, you can follow Change Base Map to select other options.

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Tips and Best Practices

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Map Organization

  • Descriptive Names: Use clear, descriptive names for your maps
  • Consistent Naming: Follow a naming convention for your team
  • Cleaning: Right click to delete temporary maps that you will no longer use

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Performance

  • Start Simple: Begin with a basic basemap and add complexity gradually
  • Layer Limits: Theoretically NikaMap can load large vector and raster
  • Auto Saving: NikaMap will auto save your changes, no more worry of data loss