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Timeline

Projects evolve over time, and all changes are stored within the project’s data. In some cases, members may need to view how the project looked at a specific point in the past.

For this purpose, GeoWork provides a feature called the timeline.

The timeline allows users to “move the project back in time” and view its past state.

Timeline UI​

When enabled, the timeline appears as a panel at the bottom center of the screen, over the map.

It consists of several parts:

  • Date and time input field (left side)

    • This field allows you to enter the exact date and time you want to view.

  • Calendar button

    • Opens a calendar view, allowing you to select a date instead of typing it manually.

  • Timeline slider (bottom bar)

    • After selecting a date, a blue timeline bar appears across the bottom:

      • The center represents the selected date
      • The blue circle can be dragged:
        • Left → moves further into the past
        • Right → moves closer to the selected date

  • Time scale controls (right side)

    • Displays the current time step (e.g. “7 Days”)
    • + / – buttons adjust how much time each step on the slider represents

  • "Show current status" checkbox

    • When checked, the timeline is reset and the project is displayed in its current (real-time) state.

Enable the timeline into the project​

Before the timeline can be used, it must be enabled for the project.

To enable it:

  1. Go to the Features enabled section in the project settings
  2. Turn on the "Timeline" switch

If disabled, the feature will not be available to any project members.

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Please refer to the Features enabled section in the project settings for more detailed information.

Use the timeline​

Once the timeline feature is enabled, it can be used directly from the project view.

To use the timeline:

  1. Locate the timeline bar at the bottom of the screen
  2. Click on the date and time field on the left side
  3. Either:
    • Manually enter a specific date and time, or
    • Click the calendar icon and select a date
  4. Use the timeline slider:
    • Drag the blue circle to move through time
    • Left = further in the past
    • Right = closer to the selected date
  5. (Optional) Adjust the time scale:
    • Use the + and – buttons
    • This changes how much time each step represents
  6. Observe the map:
    • The project updates to reflect the selected moment in time

Return to the present​

To return to the current state of the project:

  1. Check the "Show current status" checkbox
  2. The timeline will reset and the project will be displayed in real time.