Upload an offline map file - "Menu > Load From Computer"

Note: To upload an offline map file, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account

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(Option 1) - Upload an offline map file that’s not encrypted

(Option 2) - Upload an offline map file that’s encrypted

(Option 1) - Upload an offline map file that’s not encrypted

1. Login to your Scribble Maps account at:
   https://www.scribblemaps.com/create 
   (Optional) To learn how to login, visit this link:
   How to login / register
    
2. In the top toolbar, click the "Menu" button.
    
3. Under the "Scribble Maps" heading, click: "Load From Computer".
    
4. Find the location where you stored the file in your computer. The file's default download location will usually have been your "Downloads" folder.
   The file’s:
   • Format will be: "SMJSON".
   • Name will end with: ".smjson".
    
5. To select the file, click on it. Then click the "Open" button.
   You will see a pop-up that displays the message: "Map Loaded". 
    
6. Click: "Ok".
    
7. In the top-right corner of the menu window, click the "X" button.
    
8. (Optional) In the Map View, you may have to zoom-in or out to see the overlays.

   To zoom-in/out, there are 2 options:

   Option 1

   In the top-right corner of the Map View, click the:

   • Zoom-in button, "+".
   • Zoom-out button, "-".

   Option 2

   Use the scroll wheel on your mouse.

   For Windows

   • Scroll forwards to zoom-in.
   • Scroll backwards to zoom-out.

    

   For Mac

   • Scroll backwards to zoom-in.
   • Scroll forwards to zoom-out.

    

    
9. In the Layers Panel, you will see the overlay rows.
   (Optional) If the Layers Panel isn't open on the right-side of the browser window, click the vertical bar.

(Option 2) - Upload an offline map file that’s encrypted

To learn more about encrypting maps, visit this link:
Encryption

1. Login to your Scribble Maps account at:
   https://www.scribblemaps.com/create 
   (Optional) To learn how to login, visit this link:
   How to login / register
    
2. In the top toolbar, click the "Menu" button.
    
3. Under the "Scribble Maps" heading, click: "Load From Computer".
    
4. Find the file’s location in your computer. The file's default download location will usually have been your "Downloads" folder.
   The file’s:
   • Format will be: "SMJSON".
   • Name will end with: "_encrypted.smjson".
    
5. To select the file, click on it. Then click the "Open" button.
   The app will automatically recognize that the file requires decryption.
    
6. You will see a pop-up appear displaying the heading: "Encryption Password". 
    
7. Type the encryption password into the text field. Then click "Submit".
    
8. When the app is finished processing, you will see a pop-up displaying the message: "Map Loaded". 
    
9. Click: "Ok".
    
10. In the top-right corner of the menu window, click the "X" button.
     
11. (Optional) In the Map View, you may have to zoom-in or out to see the overlays.

    To zoom-in/out, there are 2 options:

    Option 1

    In the top-right corner of the Map View, click the:

    • Zoom-in button, "+".
    • Zoom-out button, "-".

    Option 2

    Use the scroll wheel on your mouse.

    For Windows

    • Scroll forwards to zoom-in.
    • Scroll backwards to zoom-out.

     

    For Mac

    • Scroll backwards to zoom-in.
    • Scroll forwards to zoom-out.

     

     
12. In the Layers Panel, you will see the overlay rows.
    (Optional) If the Layers Panel isn't open on the right-side of the browser window, click the vertical bar.

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