When Mapping, there are 2 components that are managed using our tools:
Geometry - Polygons are created in 2D, matching with the floor plan of the venue for accuracy. Polygons are then styled and rendered to build the 3D map image that is displayed for consumers.
Directions - Nodes are created and connected together for a network of paths to all locations within the venue. Directions are then built using this network to provide the A-B wayfinding experience for consumers.
Polygons
Creating Polygons
Start in the Draw Tool and follow these steps to build your polygon:
Select the Layer for the polygon
Right-click to start building your polygon
Continue to right-click (placing additional points) to create the shape of your polygon
With your shape complete, left-click anywhere to finish
Note: The Mappedin CMS requires all polygons to be complete geometry, having at least 3 vertex points. For proper data, the system will delete any lines and/or single vertex points you may try to create.
Editing Polygons
To change polygon geometry by moving vertex points:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the correct Layer
Left-click to select the polygon
Left-click and drag to move any vertex points
Once complete, left-click to select another polygon
To change polygon geometry by removing vertex points:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the correct Layer
Left-click to select the polygon
Left-click to select the vertex point
Press Delete to remove
To change polygon geometry by adding vertex points:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the correct Layer
Left-click to select the polygon
Hover over and left-click to select the line to edit
Right-click to create a new point
Quick Tip: When making any changes to polygons, you will need to update the map image itself to show these changes to end-users. This is done by using the 3D Renderer to Generate Perspective.
Nodes
Creating Nodes & Paths
To build a path by connecting regular nodes:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the Path Layer
Right-click to build your first node
Continue to right-click (placing additional nodes) to build your path
With your path complete, left-click anywhere to finish
To build an entrance node (to represent a location):
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the Path Layer
Hold CTRL + right-click to place the entrance node in the polygon
Right-click anywhere on the blue line to connect the node to the path
Left-click anywhere to finish
Editing Nodes & Paths
To change a path, by moving a node:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the Path Layer
Left-click to select the node
Left-click and drag to move the node
Once complete, left-click to select another node
To change a path, by removing a node:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the Path Layer
Left-click to select the node
Press Delete to remove
To change a path, by adding a node:
Navigate to the Draw Tool
Select the Path Layer
Left-click to select the node to start the new path
Right-click to create a new node
Continue to right-click to complete the path
Quick Tip: When making any changes to nodes and paths, be sure to Save Map (under File Menu) to capture your changes. You do not need to generate a perspective when updating nodes & paths.