> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.holixa.com/be.smart-site-management/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.holixa.com/be.smart-site-management/getting-started/project-set-up-in-site-management/site-management-project-configuration/background-maps.md).

# Background maps

Site Management has two types of maps; background and overlay maps. Only one background map can be shown at a time, but one or more overlay map can be shown on top of the background map.

Site Management provides the possibility to use custom maps, for example up-to-date orthophoto from drone flight, if it is captured. 

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/5BpwPICy7UBlDgnb7FKH/blobs/9zIYAUqcUQBFa7TR1bjt/Background_maps.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configuring background maps</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The maps must be available in one of the following formats WMS / WMTS / WFS / XYZ. To add maps URL address for the map server is needed.&#x20;

To add maps, click **Configure** and a new dialog opens. Dialog prompts which type of map is being added (WMS / WMTS / WFS / XYZ). Select the wanted type from the dropdown list and click **Next** to continue.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/5BpwPICy7UBlDgnb7FKH/blobs/05jltAfCBgFGjngA7yub/Background_maps_add.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Adding a new map layer</p></figcaption></figure></div>

URL is put in *Service URL* -field and other settings can be edited. The available map layers from the wanted service are shown in the next dialog, which is accessed by clicking **Next**.&#x20;

Select the wanted map layers from the dropdown list, and click **Next** to finalize the selection.&#x20;

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/5BpwPICy7UBlDgnb7FKH/blobs/dY1MmAt0uqKaIp7vyYPR/Background_maps_added.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Background maps -section when layer is added</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The added map layers are listed here and the map layers can be renamed or deleted. If there is a need to add more maps, it can still be done by clicking **Add a new map.**