Using Digimap

10 ideas for using Digimap in your coursework

Maps at different scales

Using maps at different scales is a simple way to describe the location of your study area in detail.

Calculate precise grid references

The grid reference tool lets you work out 10 figure grid references (accurate to 1m)

Measure area and distance

Don’t forget to use the measuring tools wherever possible. Mention this in your methods section for extra credit.

Add labels

Labels can easily be added, and combined with other types of annotation.

Add place marks

Create place marks to highlight features of interest. There are several designs to choose from.

Create desire lines

To create desire lines simply add place marks and join them with the line drawing tool.This is a great technique for showing how far visitors have travelled to a destination.

Add filled polygons

Filled polygons are quick and easy to draw. They can be used to highlight areas of interest, for example different land uses.

Add and annotate shapes

Create shapes with the Shape tool.

Shapes can be filled, scaled and modified with text labels and measurements.

Create buffer circles

Buffer circles can be used to delimit sampling areas or to record results as an accurate proportional circle to represent a data set.

Add geo-located photos

This is a great feature to show the location of photos that you have taken.

Reduce the size of your photo before uploading it.