Creating a new mapΒΆ

New network maps/mapping groups can be created from the main Monitor > Network Maps page or the mapping group management view.

Note

After a spatial map/group is first populated, map objects will be stacked on top of each other until they are manually repositioned in map edit mode. Objects in new geographical maps will be similarly clustered, unless they have had an address or GPS coordinates associated beforehand.

To add/create a new network map, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Monitor > Network Maps, and then click the Add button.

  2. In the New Group tray, select whether to create a spatial map or geomap.

Important

Geographical maps require a valid Google Maps browser API key to be displayed correctly. If no key has been added, it can be entered in the field provided when creating a new geomap. An API key can also be added via the mapping group management view, in the options (gear) tray.

  1. Enter a name (required) and description (optional) for the map.

  2. Click the Apply button to automatically open the map configuration tray.

  3. [Optional] In the Add Object secondary tray, use the checkboxes to select the devices and/or mapping groups to add as objects to the new map.

    Note

    Objects are added to the map in real time as they are selected.

  4. [Optional] Add one or more custom objects to the new map by clicking the + button under Objects in the primary tray.

  5. [Optional] Add one or more connections between objects in the new map by clicking the + button under Connections in the primary tray.

  6. [Optional] Add a background image for the map by clicking Background in the primary tray and either selecting one of the provided images or uploading a custom background.

  7. [Optional] Apply optional map settings to the new map under Settings in the primary tray.

  8. Close the tray to return to the previous view.

Once a map has been created, it can be reconfigured or further customized at any time, through the optional steps described above. The map configuration tray can be accessed while in map edit mode or by selecting Settings in the three-button menu in the mapping group management view.