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Managing Maps

Creating a Geographic Map

  1. Navigate to Status > Maps.
  2. Click the Create Map button.
  3. Enter a Name and, optionally, a Description for the new map.
  4. Enter a geographic location that will be used as the center point of the map, and then click Find Location. You can enter a specific address or the name of any city, region or point of interest known by the Google Maps API.

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  5. You can refine the map position using the interactive map that pops up. When you're satisfied with the map center point, click Save Map.

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Creating a Custom Image Map

  1. Navigate to Status > Maps.
  2. Click the Create Map button.
  3. Enter a Name and, optionally, a Description for the new map.
  4. Click Upload/Choose Image to specify a custom image to use as the map background. Currently supported image formats include .jpg, .gif, and .png.

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Upload/Choose Image

  1. Click on the name of an existing image to select it, or click Upload New Image to browse your local computer for an image to upload.
  2. After selecting an image, click Save Map.

Deleting a Map

  1. Navigate to Status > Maps.
  2. Click the Overlay Maps button to see the list of available maps.
  3. Click on the name of the map you want to delete, and then click Delete Map.