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Use the map after research

The map is Ploti’s spatial analysis surface. Most work now starts with a research request; open the map when you need to inspect a result geographically, compare layers, or work at the feature level.

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Open a research result

From a completed request, open a checkpoint, table, saved query, or map artifact. Ploti carries the result and related research-chat context into the map workspace.

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Navigate and inspect

• Pan and zoom to change the visible area.
• Search for an address or place when you need to reposition the map.
• Select a parcel or feature to inspect its available attributes.
• Use the related table when row-by-row comparison is more useful than geography.

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Work with layers

The layer controls show workspace datasets and research outputs currently on the map. Use them to:

• Toggle visibility
• Reorder layers
• Change colors and opacity
• Review legends and display fields
• Focus the map on a result

Some datasets appear only where their source has coverage or at an appropriate zoom level.

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Use boundaries when they add precision

Draw or select a boundary when you need an exact study area, selection, measurement, or export. Most research can begin with a named geography in the brief; use a shape when its exact geometry matters.

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Open records on the map

From a record list or saved view, choose View on map. The resulting layer preserves the record context, letting you compare tracked work with the original research and other datasets.

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Continue in chat

Use the research chat to ask for a narrower checkpoint, a different ranking, another supporting layer, or an explanation of an unexpected spatial pattern.

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Next steps