Customizing maps in HTML

As an alternative to the Java™ interface, you can use the HTML Map Editor to customize maps. Enter the HTML map editing commands in the map display text field to configure maps.

Before you begin

A Firefox browser might become unresponsive after opening the HTML Map Editor. This is caused by the Java security settings. Complete the following steps to resolve this issue:
  1. Launch the Java Control Panel.
  2. Select the Security tab.
  3. Set the Security Level slider to Medium.
    Note: If the slider is disabled, select the Advanced tab and ensure that the Enable the next generation plugin (requires browser restart) option is selected and apply the change.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Restart the browser.

About this task

To configure a map using the HTML Map Editor:

Procedure

  1. Click Administration > Event Management Tools.
  2. Click Maps > Map Creation.
  3. Select HTML and click Modify.
  4. To specify the general properties of the map, use the following fields:
    Map name
    Type a name for the map. The map name must be alphanumeric and cannot contain spaces.
    Group name
    Select the group for which you want to grant access to the map. The * group grants access to all users including any new users you create.
    Background image
    Type the name of a background image, for example background.gif. The image must be in either GIF or JPEG format and must be uploaded as a map resource.
    Background color
    Type the color for the background.
    Height
    Type the height of the page in pixels.
    Width
    Type width of the page in pixels.
  5. In the text entry field, type the map properties in HTML code.
    Tip: For orientation, open an existing map in the HTML Map Editor.
  6. Click Save.