[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
- Select Administration Settings in the header and choose Map Profiles:
- Click in the map that you want to work with.
The selected map is displayed: - Copy the image URL and paste it into a new tab in your browser with the suffix '&admin':
- Use the + and - icons in the top left of the screen to zoom in and out of the image as required.
- 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: - Make a note of these coordinates.
- 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.
- You are now ready to add resource objects to your map.
Add Resource Objects
- Click in your selected map profile to display the Map Resources Objects screen:
All of the existing mapped objects are listed here. - Use the and icons to edit or delete any listed objects if required.
- 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:
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.
- Click Save to return to the Map resource Objects screen.
The map updates with the new marker.
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