[v1.2] Map Resource Objects

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Each resource must be listed in Resource List before being added to a map. Resources can only be added once to a map.

Add resources, such as desks, to a selected map:

The location of each resource in the map is determined by X & Y coordinates. Before you can add resources to a map you must determine the exact coordinates that you want to use.

Resource Object Coordinates

  1. Select Administration Settings in the header and choose Map Profiles:
  2. Click  in the map that you want to work with.
    The selected map is displayed:
  3. Copy the image URL and paste it into a new tab in your browser with the suffix '&admin':
  4. Use the + and - icons in the top left of the screen to zoom in and out of the image as required.
  5. Place your cursor and click in the location where you want to place an object, such as a desk.
    The X and Y coordinates for the location are displayed on the left of the screen:
  6. Make a note of these coordinates.
  7. Click in another location to place another object and repeat the process until you have got the coordinates for all of the objects that you want to position.
  8. You are now ready to add resource objects to your map.

Add Resource Objects

  1. Click  in your selected map profile to display the Map Resources Objects screen:

    All of the existing mapped objects are listed here.
  2. Use the and icons to edit or delete any listed objects if required.
  3. Click Create in the top right of the screen to list a new object on the map. The Add/Edit Map Resource Object form is displayed:
  4. Complete the fields shown:

    Field

    Explanation

    Resource Profile

    Select the resource from the dropdown list.

    Position X

    Enter the X and Y coordinates for the location of the resource on the map. See Resource Object Coordinates.


    Position Y

    Hide Icon

    Select 'Yes' for the resource icon to display on the map.

  5. Click Save to return to the Map resource Objects screen.
    The map updates with the new marker.
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