The City Online Map Viewer can be used to view and purchase informational reports and maps based on various search criteria, including parcel addresses, communities, and Alberta Township System sections.

All users can preview various layers of spatial data. The categories of reports and downloads that a City Online Map Viewer user can access and/or purchase will depend on their user profile.

The City Online Map Viewer can be opened in all standard browser types, including Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

The red numbers on the graphic indicate the major components of the user interface.

1. Key Map - The key map is the graphic map area. It contains different layers that are blended together to form one visual representation. Use the Layer List on the Toolbar to access specific sections of information by enabling different layers.
2. Application Menu - The application menu consists of Search, Report and Download menus.
   The Search menu offer users multiple ways to search for a property, community, block profile, ATS section, ward or quadrant.
   The Report menu lists pre-formatted property information reports.
   The Download menu lists downloadable pre-defined map products.
3. Scale Bar
   
   The Scale Bar is used to display the current map scale. Scale is displayed in either metric or imperial measurements.
4. Status Bar
   
   The coordinate readout displays the coordinates of the cursor position on the map and the map scale displays the current map scale.
5. Toolbar - The City Online Map Viewer toolbar can be used to:
• View different layers within the maps
• Print maps and reports
• Calculate onscreen measurements
• Bookmark map views
• Review information about the application

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	Users can apply operational layers to the key map to add detail. To expand or contract the list of Operational Layers click thearrow. If a layer name is disabled (greyed out), use the or buttons to zoom in or out to the required magnification until the required layer becomes enabled and can be selected.
Go to Top 1.12 Print
	To print a customized map including the: Map title Map Scale North Arrow Copyrights Disclaimer Click the Layout dropdown menu to select EnviroSite Reports, Map_Only or MapView. Click the Format drop down menu to select the format (e.g. PDF, GIF, JPG, etc.). Click Advanced to select printer settings. Click Print.
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	To measure the internal area of a section of the map: Select the unit of measure from the drop down menu. Click around the perimeter of the area to be measured. Double click to stop the drawing and display the results.
	To measure the distance between two points on the map: Select the unit of measure from the drop down menu. Click on the map at the start point and end point of the distance to be measured. Double click to stop the drawing and display the results.
	To locate a point on a map: Select the unit of measure from the drop down menu. Click a point on the map to display the coordinates.
Go to Top 1.3 Bookmark
	To bookmark a map view: Select a map view to be bookmarked. Click the bookmark icon. Enter a name for the view. Press Enter.
Go to Top 1.4 About
	Contact information for the CAI group and online help documentation about the application can be found here.

Properties can be located by two different methods:

1. Search by visual cues using layers and/or the map's zoom function to view parcels, lots and blocks in a scaled relational setting.
2. Search by property-specific markers, such as parcel address, CPID, Title Number, Roll Number, LINC (Land Identification Numeric Code), or Legal Description.
   

   Click the City Online Map Viewer icon. Click Searchin the application menu. Select a search type from the Search Features window. Enter the required information in the Search Features Queries screen Click Search ​

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   3. Report

   All reports require the user to make a selection of the property (parcel) boundaries first. The parcel of land that is reported on can be defined by three different methods:

   1. Search by property-specific markers. After one or more properties is selected, click Report to open the dialog box to select report types.
   2. Search using the selection tools within the Report function.
   3. With the Layers List open on the Toolbar:
      • Use theorbuttons to zoom to the correct magnification until the required layer is activated.
      • Select the parcel boundaries using the Point selection tools.

   The City Online Map Viewer Report menu includes the following:

   • Textural Reports
   • MapView Map Reports
   • EnviroSite Map Reports
   • Stormwater Reports
   • MDPs Reports
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   3.1 Textural Report

   Select Properties

   Displays the CPID and address for theproperty(ies) selected.

   Select Report Types: The user can select one or multiple report types. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   • Assessment Details
   • Basic Site Information (with MapView)
   • EnviroSite
   • MapView
   • Parcel Key Cross Reference
   • Property Tax Statement of Account
   • Property Tax Certificate Request by Email
   • Aerial (Black & White) – Altadore Southwest
   • Property Tax Information

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   3.2 MapView Map Report

   Select Properties: Displays the CPID and address for the property(ies).

   Select Report Types: The user can select one or multiple report types. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   • MapView
   • Parcel Key Cross Reference

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   3.3 EnviroSite Map Report

    

   Select Properties: Displays the CPID and address for the property(ies) selected.

   Select Report Types: The user can select one or multiple report types. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   • EnviroSite

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   3.4 Stormwater Reports

    

   Select Report Types: The selection and quantity of reports available will depend on the property(ies) selected. The user can select one or multiple report types. The report price is listed under the Price column.

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   3.5 MDPs Reports

    

   Select Report Types: The selection and quantity of reports available will depend on the property(ies). The user can select one or multiple report types. The report price is listed under the Price column.

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   4. Selection Tools

    

   
   
   To use the selection tools:

   1. Use theorbuttons to zoom in to the approximate map location to be reported on.
   2. Click Report or Download in the application menu.
   3. Select a report type.
   4. Choose a selection tool.
   5. Follow the tool tip instructions to define the required map area.
   6. Select the required report(s) from the select Report Types list.
   7. Click Add to Cart.

   Available selection tools
   Point
   Extent
   Polygon
   Freehand Polygon

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   5. Download

   All downloads require the user to make a selection of the parcel boundaries first. There are three ways to select boundaries:

   1. Search by property-specific markers, such as Community Name, ATS Section, or Block Profile
   2. Search using the selection tools within the Download function.
   3. With the Layers List open on the Toolbar:
   1. Use theorbuttons to zoom to the correct magnification until the required layer is activated.
   2. Activate the Section, Community and/or Block Profile layer(s).
   3. Select the parcel boundaries using the Point selection tools.
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   5.1 By Section Reports

   Select Properties: Displays the property(ies) selected. By default, all search results will be selected. Deselect properties as needed.

   Select Report Types:Lists products depend on the user's login profile. The user can select one or multiple report types. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   5.2 By Community

   Select Properties: Displays the community(ies) selected. By default, all search results will be selected. Deselect communities as needed.

   Select Report Types: The Communities by Name report will be available. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   5.3 By Block Profile

   Select Properties: Displays the property(ies) selected. By default, all the EBP numbers will be selected. Deselect properties as needed.

   Select Report Types: The Electronic Block Profile report will be available in either AutoCADD or TIFF format. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

   5.4 Standard Spatial Data by Polygon

   The Standard Spatial Data by Polygon download creates standard map products based on layer groups using specified polygons or selected boundaries, such as City Quadrant, Ward, transportation Utility Corridor, Community, or Section.

   Users can purchase the pre-defined standard spatial data by specified area. The user can also select the output data format and output coordinate system.

   Use the Extent or the Polygon selection tools to draw an area, creating boundaries for the digital download.

   Digitize Polygon: Select this radio button to enable the Extent and Polygon selection tools.

   Select Boundary: Select this radio button to select a Boundary Layer such as Community, Ward, Transportation Utility Corridor or City Quadrant, on the map.

   Select Report Types: Lists available Textural reports. The user can select one or multiple report types. Click View Sample to preview a sample image document. The report price is indicated in red.

   • Digital Aerial Survey (DAS)
   • Legal Survey Fabric (LSF)
   • Sanitary Utilities
   • Storm Utilities
   • Water Utilities
   • Ownership Parcel Fabric (OPF)
   • Electronic Block Profile - TIFF

   Output Data Format: Click the drop-down menu to select a system supported, pre-defined output data format:

   
   Output Coordinate System: Click the drop-down menu to select a system supported, pre-defined output coordinate system:

    

    

   Add to Cart: Click to add selected report(s) to cart for purchase.

   Clear: Click to remove selected properties. This command does not clear the selected report types.

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   6. Purchasing Reports and Downloads

   When all required products have been selected, return to the City Online window to view and purchase the product(s) in your Shopping Cart.

   Purchases are paid for by corporate credit card or by invoice, depending on the user's log-in profile. By using the Corporate Credit Card Client log-in profile, all download and report products are credit card purchase-ready. Other log-in profiles offer the ability to invoice as product availability varies.

   User Profile Name	Access Level
   City Online Subscriber	Report > Textual Reports Report > MapView Map Reports Report > EnviroSite Map Reports
   AB Land Surveyor	Download > By Section Reports > Legal Survey Fabric Download > By Section Reports > Ownership Parcel Fabric Download > Standard Spatial Data by Polygon
   Approved Vendor	All Downloads
   Corporate Credit Card Client	All Reports and Downloads

   Corporate users (other than City of Calgary Internal Users and Approved Vendors) must log into CITYOnline using the Corporate Credit Card profile to access Spatial Data products.