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Load or Import a map by using the Map ID - "Menu > Load Import"

Introduction

In most scenarios, you will want to load a map automatically from the "Your Maps" window. To learn how; visit this link:
Load a map from the Your Maps window
 
The current article explains how to load a map manually starting from the step of the saved map being opened in Scribble Maps.
 
(Optional) To learn how to save the map, visit this link:
Save a map
 

Copy the map ID from the "Save Map" window

  1. In the top toolbar, click "MENU".
     
  2. Under the "Scribble Maps" heading, click "Save Map". 
     
  3. Copy the map ID.
    Copy by double-clicking to select the text under the "Map Id" heading. Then use your keyboard to press:
    • Quick Key: Ctrl + C (for Windows).
    • Quick Key: Command + C (for Macs).
     
     

Paste the map ID into a text file on your computer

  1. Use your computer to open a text file in text editor software. For example:
    • Notepad on Windows systems.
    • TextEdit on Mac systems.
     
  2. Paste the map ID into the text file.
    Paste by using your keyboard to press:
    • Quick Key: Ctrl + V (for Windows).
    • Quick Key: Command + V (for Macs).
     
     
  3. Save the text file.
    The Map ID is now ready for you to use later.
 

Copy and paste the Map ID

  1. Open Scribble Maps.
     
    (Optional) Login to your Scribble Maps account.
    (Optional) To learn how to log in, visit this link:
    How to login/register
     
  2. (Optional) Create a new map.
    To create a new map:
     
    1. Click the "MENU" button in the top toolbar.
       
    2. Under the heading, "Scribble Maps", click the button: "New Map".
       
    3. (Optional) Click: "Yes".
       
    4. Click: "Ok".
       
    5. In the top-right corner of the menu window, click the "X" button.
       
    6. In the Map View, you will see the new map.
     
     
  3. In the top toolbar, click the "MENU" button.
     
  4. Under the "Save & Load" heading, click the button: "Load & Import".
     
  5. In the load/import pop-up, click the "Map ID" button.
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    You will see the "LOAD/IMPORT MAP" window.
     
  6. Click to select the radio button for your preferred option.
    • Import - Adds the contents of one map to the current map.
    • Load - Clears all map data and only loads the selected map.
     
  7. Use your computer to open the text file in the text editor software. Then copy the Map ID text.
     
  8. In your browser, click to open the Scribble Maps tab.
     
  9. Paste the map ID text into the blank field under the "Map ID" heading.
     
  10. Click the button: "Load Map".
     
  11. Click: "Ok".
    In Map View, you will see the map.
 
 

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