Using the Web Server

Each page that InterMapper serves contains the same controls at the top. The example below shows an InterMapper map as it appears in a web page.


A typical InterMapper web page. the "Example.com" National map.

The InterMapper web page typically has three parts:

InterMapper Web Page Navigation

Use the menu at the top of the InterMapper Web Page to access the available features of the web page. The example above shows a web page for a particular map. The image below shows the InterMapper Web Server menu, found at the top of each page.

The header for the global web pages. Note that the navigational links list different choices from a map's links.

Click any of the menu items at the top of the page to view the page. Here is a brief description of each page:

Setting the Interval for Reloading the Web Page

InterMapper pages can be set to refresh at a specified interval. This keeps the web page's information up-to-date.

To set the Reload interval:

  1. From the Reload this page dropdown menu, choose a reload interval.
  2. Click the Set button. The web browser refreshes the page at the specified interval.

Customizing Web Pages

InterMapper's web page appearance is controlled by template files. For more information, see Customizing Web Pages in the Developer Guide.