Map Resource Objects (Markers)

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Last updated: Feb 20, 2024 by Elliot Dooleysmith
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What are Map Resource Objects

Map Resource Objects are markers that can be added to a Map.

These include resources (rooms, desks, huddlespaces etc), Navigational markers, URL Popup markers and Non-Interactive markers.

Resource Markers

These are the standard markers that indicate a resource within the ResourceXpress system.

These can be any Space type, such as Room, Desk, Huddle space, Parking or any other custom spaces that you might have.

These will show green, red or amber depending on their active status (free, busy, awaiting check-in).

v2o22.1 There is a new style marker available that will allow for some additional features, this is disabled by default. Check out our guide on Map Marker Customisations for more information.

A resource profile must exist in the Resource List for it to be available to add to a map.

v2022.1

Maplinks (Navigational markers)

Introduced in v2022.1 - February 2022

Maplinks allow users to quickly navigate to other maps or levels by clicking on a marker on the map.
These markers can be placed on any map to any other map meaning users can quickly jump from one location to another.

A great example of navigational maps is large sites or campuses that have multiple buildings.
Having an overview map with links to any building is a quick seamless way for users to navigate between different locations.

Another example, placing a link to the next floor over the stairs or elevators on the Map.

Building markers

Navigational markers for buildings act slightly differently from the others.

Firstly, all other level Maplinks will display a tooltip with their location name in bold and their parent location below, as seen in this example. Click this marker will immediately take you to that location.

Building markers, however, will display their location name in bold and the number of floors they have underneath. When you click a building marker you will be shown a list of all the available floors, from here you can select any floor to navigate to, or the building level itself.

v2022.1

URL Popup markers

Introduced in v2022.1 - February 2022

The URL Popup marker is a link to display web-accessible content.

The URL will display in a popup window over the map, and an “Open in New Tab” option is also available.

v2022.1

Non-Interactive markers

Non-Interactive markers are simple labels with an icon, they do not have any interactive functionality.

They can be used to indicate any noteworthy locations, such as fire escapes, restrooms and tea and coffee facilities.

Marker Coordinates (Admin View)

To place a marker on a map an X & Y coordinate is needed.
You can get these values when viewing the Map preview in “Admin View”.

To access “Admin View” navigate to the Map Profiles page, then select the Resource Objects icon () found in the Action column. From here click the Admin View button found in the top right of the resource objects list.

You will see a white box appear on the left side of the screen.

Click on the map where you want a marker to be placed.
A blue marker with a number will be added to the map, and the box on the left will show this number with the corresponding coordinates.

To more accurately position the marker it can be dragged to the exact spot, the coordinate values will update on the left.

These values can be used when creating Map Resource Objects (markers).

Keep this tool open, you will need it when adding/editing marker objects to the map below.

How to add/edit objects on a Map

From the Map Profiles page, find the map profile to which you want to add markers.
Select the Map Resource Object icon () on the right side of the screen.

Here you will see listed all the markers that are currently placed on this Map profile.

To add a new marker object, click the +Create button found on the top-right.
To edit an existing marker object, click the Edit icon () found in the Action column for the marker you want to edit.

You will now be shown the Add/Edit Map Resource Object form.

Marker Type

Choose the correct marker type that you want to add to the Map.

There are 4 marker types:

  • Resource

  • Maplink

  • URL

  • Non-Interactive

Please see the dropdown sections above for more details on each of these marker types.

Marker Type - Resource

This option will allow you to add existing Resource profiles to the map.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

Resource Profile

Use this dropdown list to select the Resource profile you want added to the map.

Show Text
v2022.1

Select Yes to show a text label alongside the marker.
The Resource profiles Display name is shown.

Default value is Yes.

Position X

Enter the X & Y axis coordinates for this marker.

Position Y

Hide Icon

Selecting No will hide the marker & text label from the map.

Default value is No.

Marker Type - Maplink v2022.1

This option will allow you to add a navigational marker to the Map.
These can link to any other Map in the system.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

Map

Use this dropdown list to select the Map profile you want to be linked with this marker.

Custom Text
v2022.2

By default the location name will be displayed alongside the marker.
This can be overwritten with a custom value.

Second line - A second line of text can be added by using two pipe characters “ || “. Any text after the double-pipe will be displayed on a second line.

Dynamic text - location information related to the selected Map can be added in the Custom Text field by using these values:

  • Country - {country}

  • City - {city}

  • Site - {site}

  • Building - {building}

  • Floor - {floor}

  • Zone - {zone}

Show Text

Select Yes to show a text label alongside the marker.

Default value is Yes.

Position X

Enter the X & Y axis coordinates for this marker.

Position Y

Custom Icon

Upload a custom icon to be displayed in the marker for this Maplink.
Previously used icons will be shown listed for quick selection.
SVG’s are recommended.

Maplinks will use these white icons by default, the blue background is not used by default.

Icon Colour

Select a custom colour for the marker background.
This field accepts a Hex value, or use the colour picker on the right.

Previously used colours will be displayed for quick selection.

Hide Icon

Selecting No will hide the marker & text label from the map.

Default value is No.

Marker Type - URL v2022.1

This option will allow you to add a URL marker to the Map.
When clicked the URL will display in a popup window.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

URL

Enter a URL to web-accessible content.

Custom Text

Enter the text that you want to be displayed alongside the marker.

Second line - A second line of text can be added by using two pipe characters “ || “. Any text after the double-pipe will be displayed on a second line.

Dynamic text - location information related to the current Map can be added in the Custom Text field by using these values:

  • Country - {country}

  • City - {city}

  • Site - {site}

  • Building - {building}

  • Floor - {floor}

  • Zone - {zone}

Show Text

Select Yes to show a text label alongside the marker.

Default value is Yes.

Position X

Enter the X & Y axis coordinates for this marker.

Position Y

Custom Icon

Upload a custom icon to be displayed in the marker for this URL.
Previously used icons will be shown listed for quick selection.
SVG’s are recommended.

URLS will use this white icon by default, the blue background is not used by default.

Icon Colour

Select a custom colour for the marker background.
This field accepts a Hex value, or use the colour picker on the right.

Previously used colours will be displayed for quick selection.

Open in new window

Selecting Yes will show users a icon which will allow them to open the link in a new tab.

Hide Icon

Selecting No will hide the marker & text label from the map.

Default value is No.

Marker Type - Non-Interactive v2022.1

This option will allow you to add a Non-Interactive marker to the Map.
These markers can be used for labels to indicate points of interest.

Field

Explanation

Field

Explanation

Custom Text

Enter the text that you want to be displayed alongside the marker.

Second line - A second line of text can be added by using two pipe characters “ || “. Any text after the double-pipe will be displayed on a second line.

Dynamic text - location information related to the current Map can be added in the Custom Text field by using these values:

  • Country - {country}

  • City - {city}

  • Site - {site}

  • Building - {building}

  • Floor - {floor}

  • Zone - {zone}

Show Text

Select Yes to show a text label alongside the marker.

Default value is Yes.

Position X

Enter the X & Y axis coordinates for this marker.

Position Y

Custom Icon

Upload a custom icon to be displayed in the marker for this URL.
Previously used icons will be shown listed for quick selection.
SVG’s are recommended.

Icon Colour

Select a custom colour for the marker background.
This field accepts a Hex value, or use the colour picker on the right.

Previously used colours will be displayed for quick selection.

Hide Icon

Selecting No will hide the marker & text label from the map.

Default value is No.

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