How to Add a Distance Ring to a Mining Map
To add a distance ring, click 'Draw Distance Ring' in the Annotations section, click the center point on the map, then set the radius in kilometres and add an arc label to show the distance.
When to Use Distance Rings on Mining Maps
Distance rings communicate scale and proximity — how far the project is from a town, port, mill, or power line. They are commonly used on location maps to show the project is within a certain radius of infrastructure, and on drill plan maps to show target spacing.
Placing the Ring
Click 'Draw Distance Ring' in the Annotations section of the sidebar. Click anywhere on the map to place the ring center. A ring appears immediately — adjust the radius in kilometres using the sidebar input.
Adding an Arc Label
Enable 'Curved arc label' in the ring controls. Enter the label text (e.g., '50 km from Port of Prince Rupert'). The label curves along the ring perimeter. Drag the label text or use the Angle slider to position it at any point around the ring — 0° is the top.
Using Outside Shade for Focus
Enable 'Outside shade' to add a translucent dark or light vignette over everything outside the ring. This focuses the viewer's attention on the interior area. Use the Dark preset (35% opacity) for a strong focus effect, or Light (30%) for a softer fog effect over satellite imagery.