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Inspect and Map canvases

Spectral Explorer supports multiple canvas panes. Use New canvas to add one, then choose Inspect or Map for each canvas from its view controls.

Inspect​

Use Inspect to focus on one reference source and inspect its pixels, layers, labels, masks, and spectra in image coordinates.

  • Set the reference source from its source-tree control.
  • Double-click a source to focus the canvas on it.
  • Use layer visibility controls for layers compatible with the reference source.
  • Open Analysis to view Spectral Signatures after clicking pixels or selecting labels.

If a saved reference source is no longer valid, Spectral Explorer selects another valid source when possible.

Map​

Use Map to view georeferenced sources and layers together.

  • Reorder source rows and visible layers to change the map stack.
  • Double-click a source to zoom to its bounds.
  • Use a source focus action when it is outside the current viewport.
  • Review remote-item previews and search areas while using Sources.

Map ordering follows source order and then layer order within each source.

Browse sources on a map​

Opening Sources requires a Map canvas so that search bounds, collection footprints, and remote previews can be reviewed geographically. Return to another workflow to restore the canvas's normal Map or Inspect choice.