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How to create a location map
How to create a location map
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Written by Logan Bowlby
Updated over a year ago

Overview

Location Maps can be utilized as visual versions of the Location Overview widget by using your own maps as the backdrop of the widget. Follow the steps below to start using the Location Map widget.

Users must be Super Users or have the following roles to manage and create Location Maps:

  • Organization: Administrate

  • Dashboard Templates: Manage


Step 1: Upload your park map

You will need a PNG or JPEG version of your park map to utilize this feature. If your file is not PNG or JPEG, try using an online file convertor and attempting the upload after getting the converted file.

  1. Navigate to Configuration

  2. Click the Location Maps tab

  3. Click the + Create new location map button

  4. Name your map

  5. Upload the park map file

  6. Click OK


Step 2: Adding location pins to your map

In order for your dashboards to properly display current status information, you first need to add location pins to your map.

  1. Double click on the spot of the location you are attempting to add.

  2. Enter the location name in the Add location box.

  3. Click OK

  4. Repeat this process for each location you wish to add to this map.

  5. Click Save


Step 3: Adding a location map to a dashboard

The final step to see your location map is to add it to a new or existing dashboard of your choosing.

  1. Click Add a widget

  2. Scroll to find Location Map Overview

  3. Click the Maps button

  4. Select your Location Map

  5. Click Save

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