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How can I use the mouse to read out numeric values?

If you want the numeric value for a single location, do the following:

  1. Go to Advanced map
  2. Find the map you want to see single pixel values for and drag it to the 'Plots' area in the lower right.
  3. Expand the list of available maps and find one you want to see, drag it to the upper right area under 'Single', or change that combo box to 'None' if you don't want to see a map.
  4. Hit OK.
  5. Hover the mouse over the point of interest in the map, and wait there; a tooltip will come up to show you the values for all Plot maps at that position.

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Advanced Custom Map Tutorial
What if the background of a custom map is black (i.e., not transparent)?

Sometimes custom maps load with the background black (not transparent) due to the range of values used in the custom map data. To display the map with the background transparent:

    • In the Layer Manager, delete the custom map.
    • Reload the custom map as before, but in the upload box type "0" (zero) in the ignore field.
    • Continue opening the map as normal.

Your custom map will now have the background set to transparent.