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title: "Release 20250814: (beta) Oblique imagery viewer and Elevation Profile Tool"
slug: "release-20250814-beta-oblique-imagery-viewer-and-elevation-profile-tool"
updated: 2026-06-03T05:33:02Z
published: 2026-06-03T05:33:02Z
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# Release 20250814: (beta) Oblique imagery viewer and Elevation Profile Tool

## MetroMap Obliques and Elevation Profile Tool (Beta)

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### What's New?

This update introduces the latest product releases in MetroMap giving MapViewer users a whole new perspective with access to the **Elevation Profile Tool (Beta)** and **Oblique imagery (Beta)**.

**Beta Feature:** Beta mode is subject to refinement and change.

***What is the Elevation Profile Tool?*** The Elevation tool is a new tool in the MapViewer that allows users to view the elevation profile of a location based on a drawn line. Supplied elevation information comes from both MetroMap DSMs and DTMs, providing a more comprehensive result.

***What is the MetroMap Oblique Viewer?*** MetroMap captures NADIR (RGB and CIR) and Oblique imagery at various locations in Australia. Oblique imagery is captured at a near 45degree angle, enabling more viewing angles to improve visibility in areas of high density buildings that obscure details.

## MapViewer Elevation Profile Tool (Beta)

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### What's New?

This update brings new functionality in the form of the **Elevation** tool.

**Beta Feature:** Elevation Profile Tool is currently in beta mode and is subject to refinement and change.

**Elevation Profile Tool** The Elevation tool is a new tool in the MapViewer that allows users to view the elevation profile of a location based on a drawn line. Supplied elevation information comes from both MetroMap DSMs and DTMs, providing a more comprehensive result.

![ElevationTool_Example1](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/ElevationTool_Example1.png)

## MetroMap Oblique Viewer (Beta)

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### What's New?

This update brings new functionality in the form of the **Oblique Imagery Viewer**.

**Beta Feature:** MetroMap Oblique Viewer is currently in beta mode and is subject to refinement and change.

**Oblique Viewer** We are now enabling you will new imagery captured at a near 45degree angle. These oblique images are accessible by launching the **Oblique Viewer providing access to North, South, East and West viewing directions**. Use these images to access new viewing angles that greatly assist when navigating high density areas or when your seeking additional detail such as building facades, signage and plant equipment.

![Vic - Docklands.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/Vic%20-%20Docklands.jpg)