Working With Accela GIS Maps
This trail introduces you to working with Accela GIS Map functionality.
Description
Power your Accela journey with intelligent use of Civic Platform tools. This learning path provides you with comprehensive knowledge and essential competencies for enhancing your Civic Platform experience in the following areas:
- Introduction to GIS Maps: This module introduces the user to map functionality and shows how to access maps in multiple places throughout the Civic Platform and to perform different types of searches using the maps.
- Working with GIS Map Functionality: This module demonstrates how to use map-based actions to perform tasks, how to use the tools found in the standard widgets and if applicable to your permission level, how to route inspections and create map features.
Course Objectives
After completing these modules, you will:
- Be able to access maps from multiple places in the Civic Platform.
- Know the different map searches and be able to correctly retrieve data.
- Be able to accurately use map-based actions to perform multiple tasks.
- Know how each standard map widget is used and be able to correctly use the tools.
- Be able to use the inspection routing functionality.
- If your permission allows, be able to create and edit map features.
Class Technical Requirements
- Access to the Accela Success Community (registration link provided in registration confirmation email).
- Stable Internet Connection.
- The following urls whitelisted:
- https://accelau.my.trailhead.com
- https://vimeo.com
- Audio/video capabilities enabled
Prerequisites
None
Target Audience
Civic Platform End-users such as:
- Permit Tech/Counter Staff
- Plan Review Staff
- Finance & Accounting Staff
- Inspectors
- Super-users