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How to set up your map tile

Setting up the map; the map settings in the left panel.

Click here for steps on how to create a map tile and add survey questions to the map.

How to set up your map:


1. You can edit your map by clicking on the edit icon, as shown in the video below


2. To edit your map tile preview section (see image below), click on the “Card info” dropdown located on the left side of the map page and enter the following information:

    • Cover image link - Please note that you will need to send your preferred image to customers@commonplace.is to help you upload this image, as images are stored in our repository in order to make them accessible to the public. Then, we will send you the image link to paste in the text box.
    • Cover image alt - In this text box, you need to describe this image to people using screen readers for accessibility purposes. Click here to read more.
    • Title of the map
    • Description of the map


3. To edit the content on the left side of your map page (see image below), click on the “Welcome info” dropdown and enter the following information:

    • Cover image link - Please note that you will need to send your preferred image to customers@commonplace.is to help you upload this image, as images are stored in our repository in order to make them accessible to the public. Then, we will send you the image link to paste in the text box.
    • Cover image alt - In this text box, you need to describe this image to people using screen readers for accessibility purposes. Click here to read more.
    • Title of the map
    • Description of the map


4. Next, you need to set the latitude and longitude of the area you want to upload the boundary to. To copy the latitude and longitude of your area, click here and follow the steps in the Google Maps help page. Then click on “Centroid” as shown in the image below and paste or enter these details. See the video below as a guide.

 

5. To change the zoom settings on your map, click on “Zoom level” as shown in the image and follow the steps in the video below.

Please note the following:

Default zoom - this sets the map to a default view that everyone will see when they visit the map

Min zoom - this means you cannot zoom out beyond the set value. The minimum zoom level is 0.

Max zoom - this means you cannot zoom in beyond or make the map larger than the set value. The maximum zoom level is 25.


6. To delete a map tile, click on the “Delete map” button and select “Yes, delete map” to confirm deletion as shown in the images below.


7. To add new questions or edit existing questions to your map, click on “Edit questions”.



8. It is required to add a sentiment question when adding questions, as this sets the overall tone of the engagement. Please note that if a sentiment question is not added, the survey questions will not be visible when a pin is dropped on the map to make a contribution. The help articles below will guide you on how to add a sentiment question or any other question type to your map survey.

How can I add a survey question to a map tile?

How to use the Sentiment - Smilie question

How to use the Sentiment - Scale question


9. Remember to always save changes.

10. Click on “Edit map” to return to editing your map.

11. Cluster (k - means): You can ignore this setting. We may use it to help with the display of groups of respondents' pins.

Contact Support

If you find you still have some questions or you’re unsure about something, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated technical Customer Support Team