Note: The estimated time required to complete this procedure is 30 minutes.

Use Case (What's the purpose of the map?)

A real estate agent is designing a personalized map for a family interested in buying a house. The map will provide a clear visualization of the relevant information about two available houses in a specific neighbourhood. Specifically, the client is interested in knowing the walking distance from each of the houses to the nearest local grocery store. This will enable the client to make an informed decision based on their preferences and needs.

(Step 1) - Login or register a free account

(Step 2) - Search for the location

1. Find the "Search…" field in the top toolbar.
    
2. Type in the name of the location. For this example, we'll search for: "Bayside New York".
    
3. In the pop-up that appears, click the name of the location: "Bayside, Queens, NY, USA".
   
   You will see the map automatically move and zoom to the location.

    
4. In the Map View, you will see the info bubble for the location. Click the "X" button in the top-right corner to close the info bubble.
    
5. Manually zoom in so you can clearly see the roofs of individual houses.

(Step 3) - Add markers to represent the 2 houses

1. Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar.
   The MARKERS/SYMBOLS/TEXTURES window will appear.

   This window will only appear the first time you click on the Marker Tool. You can access the full library again by clicking on the + icon in the Default Markers list.

    
2. In the left menu pane, click on the folder/sub-folders, then a category.

   For the first marker, we’ll choose: Numbered (HD) > Tabs (Non-HD) > Blue.

    
3. In the right pane, you will see the list of marker styles. Click on a marker style to select it. For the first marker, we’ll select: "1".
   In the Map View, you will see the mouse cursor is now the selected marker style.
    
4. In the Map View, click on one of the houses to choose where you want to place the marker.  
   The marker editor window will appear.
    
5. Under the "Title" heading, type in the title of the marker. For this example, we'll call the marker: "House 1".
    
6. In the marker editor window, click the "SAVE" button.
   In the Map View, you will see the marker is located where you chose.
    
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for a second marker. 

    

   • Select the colour: "blue".
   • Select the marker style: "2".
   • Type-in the title: "House 2".
   • Add the marker to a location a few blocks away from the first marker.
     (TIP) If necessary, select the Hand Tool in the top toolbar. Then click-and-drag the map.

    

(Step 4) - Add a marker to represent the grocery store

1. Select the Marker Tool in the top toolbar.
   The default marker list will appear.
    
2. Located to the left of the default marker list, you will find the search button, represented by a magnifying glass icon. By clicking on this button, a search box will appear, displaying the message "Search for markers". This search box enables you to easily locate specific markers on the map based on keywords or other search criteria.
   
    
3. Type in a keyword for the marker styles you want to find. For this example, we'll type in: "grocery".
   In the right pane, you will see the marker styles that include the keyword "grocery" in the name.
    
4. Hover over and click on a marker style to select it. For this example, we'll select the style: "grocery.png".
   In the Map View, you will see the mouse cursor is now the selected marker style.
    
5. In the Map View, click to choose an intersection located somewhere between the 2 house markers you created.
   The marker editor window will appear.
    
6. Under the "Title" heading, type in the title of the marker. For this example, we'll call the marker: "Grocery Store".
    
7. In the marker editor window, click the "SAVE" button.
   In the Map View, you will see the marker is located where you chose.

(Step 5) - Automatically produce a directions line 

The route will be from "House 1" to the "Grocery Store".

1. Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar.

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard.

    
2. In the Map View, click the "House 1" marker.
   The info bubble will appear.
    
3. Click the Car Icon.
   The "DRAW DIRECTIONS" window will appear.
    
4. In the "Search…" field, type in the name of the marker you are travelling to. So for this example, type in: "Grocery Store". While you type, suggestions will appear. Click on the appropriate marker.
    
5. Click the button: "DRAW DIRECTIONS".
   When the processing is complete, the "Directions Plotted" message will appear.
    
6. Click "Ok".
    
7. In the top-right corner of the "DRAW DIRECTIONS" window, click the "X" button.
   In the Map View, you will see the directions line runs from "House 1" to the "Grocery Store".
    
8. Repeat these steps for House 2.

(Step 6) - Measure the distances of the 2 lines

1. At the bottom-left corner of the Map View footer, click the Gear Icon.
   The "SETTINGS" window will appear.
    
2. Under the "MEASUREMENT" heading, click the radio button to select the measurement system. For this example, we'll select: "Imperial". 
    
3. Under the "Length Unit" heading, click the drop-down list. Then select the length units. For this example: we'll select: "Feet".
    
4. In the top-right corner of the "SETTINGS" window, click the "X" button.
    
5. Select the Edit/Measure Tool in the top toolbar.
    
6. In the Map View, hover over the line drawn from "House 1" to the "Grocery Store".
    
7. Note the distance at the top of the bubble appearing when the line is hovered. For example; 1004 ft.
    
8. In the Map View, hover over the line drawn from "House 2" to the "Grocery Store".
    
9. Note the distance at the top of the bubble appearing when the line is hovered. For example; 1309 ft.

See also

For detailed instructions explaining how to perform the tasks in QSG#1, visit these links:

Create a marker - (Marker Tool)

Draw a freeform line - (Draw Tool)

Create a label - (Label Tool)

Create a new map - Clear the map

Load a map from the Your Maps window

Save a map