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Align, lock, replace and remove a transparent plan overlay

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Google Maps

Google Maps

Align, lock, replace and remove a transparent plan overlay

Align, lock, replace and remove a transparent plan overlay

Align, lock, replace and remove a transparent plan overlay

Place a flat development plan over real-world satellite imagery.

Place a flat development plan over real-world satellite imagery.

Place a flat development plan over real-world satellite imagery.

Place a flat development plan over real-world satellite imagery. The PNG is anchored geographically and follows map movement and perspective.

Before you begin

Before you begin

You need a Pro project and editor access. Moving the PNG does not move already placed points or polygons.

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01

Upload the PNG

Choose Upload PNG and select a flat top-down transparent plan.

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02

Position the plan

Unlock alignment if needed, then drag the plan to position it.

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03

Set the scale

Use the resize handle or Plan width in metres to set its scale.

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04

Rotate into place

Use the rotation handle or Rotation in degrees to line up roads and boundaries.

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05

Adjust opacity and lock

Adjust opacity to compare it with the satellite image, then Lock alignment.

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06

Replace or remove later

Use Replace PNG or Remove overlay later if needed and check the alignment again.

Expected Results

The PNG is anchored geographically and follows map movement and perspective.

Tips and Limits

Moving the PNG does not move already placed points or polygons. Align the plan before placing records. The overlay is a flat image; an angled render will not line up reliably across the site. Its placement is not a survey-grade georeferencing service.

Effect on Public Viewer

Publish to apply the overlay, alignment, opacity or removal publicly.

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