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# Default background map

Default background map can be selected from the dropdown list. Selected map layer is automatically shown when the project is opened in Site Management

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/YJwEgTNE6tWDmqk42WHF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Default background map and selected map layer</p></figcaption></figure></div>