Routing maps are not just useful for
airlines, metros, trains, ships and other modes of transportation. Routing maps
can be used for a wider range of subjects too; pathways are normally laid and
used by different kinds of traveling agencies. However routing maps are not
limited to traveling agencies alone.
Map builder software has the option
to create and set up a background image as the map layout structure, this
option gives routing maps an endless list of subjects wherein this feature can
be used. Example: Huge offices, shopping malls, hotels, resorts, amusement
parks, art galleries, museums etc can place their building layout as the map
background image. On the image chosen by them, pointers and markers can be
placed to explain different routes and highlights of their organization. These
pathways and routes can be set up on their respective websites using mapbuilder software.
In order for users to create
interactive routing maps, we have listed some useful steps below. These steps
are applicable to the existing templates from the world map in map builder. So let’s
proceed with the basic method of creating interactive routing maps by following
the steps below
> Open
a new map project.
> Select
the map and location of your choice.
> Click
on edit mode.
> Select
the add map curves tab and add map paths (lines) tab from the vertical toolbar.
> Click
on the tab with icon T from left hand vertical menu. This will allow you to
label the map.
> Click
on top of the map to add the label.
> On
the bottom of the page, you have a properties box wherein information can be
entered and edited manually. Add the text of your choice and enter the label of
your map.
> Click
on the tab next to the label name to edit font. Select font and color of your
choice.
> Left
hand vertical tool bar has a select
tab with a mouse icon on it. This tab is used to move and change positions of
any content on the map, this can be done via click and drag method. This tab is
used frequently while creating interactive maps.
> Click
on the pin icon from overlay tabs on the left hand menu.
> This
icon assists to add markers and to edit marker properties
> Click
on the region of your choice to add markers.
> You
can view the properties box below.
> Double
Click on the marker icon and select the symbol of your choice from the list
provided in the software.
> Click
on the spots of your choice and update the name, height, width, label, label
position, link to web address, information box etc as per your choice. This
option should be used on different areas of the map, make use of different
fonts and images via information box rich text editor.
> As
this will enhance the beauty of your map.
> After
you added markers and information.
> Click
on different icons on the left hand menu to add lines or curves. Lines option
will appear if you selected add map path from the right hand vertical menu.
Curves option will be available if you selected add curves from the menu.
> The
markers can be used as starting and ending points in the path. Click on the
markers and place the curves and lines as per your choice.
> Curves
or lines move according to the movement of the mouse, by right clicking the
mouse the position would be aligned to it.
> This
can be edited and deleted with the right click of the mouse too.
> Curves
and lines colors, width, thickness, size and symbols can be edited too.
> The
properties box will appear below, when you select the icon and work on the map.
The required info can be edited through it.
> After
you edited and added all the information of your choice, click on preview to
view the final result of your interactive routing map.
You can tickle your creative nerve
by using various features available to create interactive route maps. The route
map can be self explanatory and visually attractive to look at, depending on
the options selected by you. Therefore make the most of map builder and create
the best that you can.
