User Manual
This user manual provides practical guidance for using MilAIAssist's mission planning features, symbol management, and export options.
Getting Started
- Open the Mission Planner from the site header.
- Pan/zoom the map with mouse or touch to your area of interest.
- Use the command input (bottom) to enter natural language commands.
- Select placed symbols to edit properties, or open the symbol list to manage them in bulk.
Command Input & Examples
Commands are free-text. Examples:
- "Friendly infantry company 'Raptors' at 33.72, 73.09"
- "Damaged hostile armored battalion 'Thunder Run' at 33.68, 73.04"
- "Draw an air corridor for an F-16 from Lahore to Delhi"
Tips: be explicit with unit names and coordinates for best results.
Symbols & Editing
Use the map directly to interact with symbols:
- Click a symbol to open the editor and change label, echelon, or modifiers.
- Drag symbols (if enabled) to reposition.
- Use the symbol list to jump to a symbol, edit, or delete it.
Exporting & Backups
Export options help archive mission data:
- Export GeoJSON for GIS interoperability.
- Capture image snapshots for briefings.
- Secure exported files according to your organization policy.
Keyboard Shortcuts
(If supported by your browser and platform)
- Space — Pan when held and dragging (map interaction)
- Ctrl/Cmd + Z — Undo (where implemented)
Troubleshooting
Common issues and quick fixes:
- Map tiles not loading — check network connectivity and Mapbox token configuration.
- Commands failing — ensure input uses coordinates or precise unit descriptors; check server logs for AI errors.
- Unable to save/export — confirm your account permissions and storage backend availability.