How To
Different ways of building/editing a Google Maps solution
Folia MapTool is easy to use and with Express Map Wizard, simple
map solutions can be build in just a few minutes.
Detailed Map Wizard contains a few extra steps and also enables
the user to attach supplementary information about photos,
Wikipedia, Webcams and Videos.
In both wizards, the user is guided through the setting-up or
editing of a map solution - step by step.
Advanced Map Settings is the classic tool where the user selects
the focus area by using tabs and buttons. Here the user is also
able to work individually on each address point with regard to
choice of marker and photo in the info box.
You can freely switch between the three different entry points.
Functions that only exist in e.g. Advanced Map Settings, can only
be corrected here.
Basic use of Folia MapTool
The Interaction Window at the top on the left is used for input,
uploading and saving of input and the current choice.
The Map Window at the top to the right, is a work window which
is used to show the result of the choices in the Interaction
Window. The markers on the map cannot be clicked on, but they have
various functions in the individual steps of the setting-up /
operation of the map solution. The Map Window has a set size and
therefore does not display the final map.
The List Window at the bottom shows the individual address
points (or markers) that are included in the solution. Points in
the List Window can be clicked on, after which they are ready for
editing.
Preview at the top to the right in the Map Window. By clicking
on Preview, the final map can be seen in the correct format and you
can click on a marker, after which the info box for the point is
shown.
Setting up a new map
A new map can be built using either Express Map Wizard or
Detailed Map Wizard where you are guided through the entire process
from start to finish. You can also use Advanced Map where you can
work on the individual functions by clicking on the tabs. Advanced
Map contains all the functions where, among other things, it is
possible to insert photos and individual markers for each
point.
Insertion of an address point
The address is entered in the fields Address, Postal code, City,
State and Country. As soon as Google Maps has found a position for
the entered information, a marker on the map to the right will be
shown. It is not necessary to enter information in all fields, but
the more information entered for the point, the better the position
will be.
After entering address information, check the placement of the
point on the map. If the position is not satisfactory, the marker
on the map can be dragged to the desired position. This may be
necessary if insufficient address information exists or if the
point is not an actual address, but is, for example, located away
from the road network.
The other fields in the function, Address Point, contain
information that is displayed in the info box for the actual
address point - Telephone, E-mail, Web and photo.
Express Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Detailed Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Advanced Map
Settings:
Content Editor -> Address Point
Insertion of several address points
After inserting one address point (see description), click on
Save (and in Advanced Map Settings, subsequently on Create New).
The most recent address point is now saved and the entry fields
have been emptied and are ready for input for the next point. This
process is repeated until all address points have been inserted in
Folia MapTool.
You must check the placement of the address point on the map
after each entry of address information. If the position is
unsatisfactory, the marker on the map can be dragged to the desired
position.
Express Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Detailed Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Advanced Map
Settings:
Content Editor -> Address Point
Placement of a point that does not have an address
If an Address Point is not an actual address, the closest
address information that exists is entered. The marker on the map
can then be then dragged to the desired position.
Express Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Detailed Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Advanced Map
Settings:
Content Editor -> Address Point
Changing information of an address point
By clicking on an Address Point in the List Window at the
bottom, the information on the point is displayed in the
Interaction Window. Information on the point can now be corrected
and then finished by clicking on Save.
Express Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Detailed Map
Wizard:
Step 2 - Address Point
Advanced Map
Settings:
Content Editor -> Address Point