Create a Picture Map

Use Azimap to create a picture map of all the wonderful attractions in your town!

In this guide we’ll show you how  edit datasets in Azimap, including adding features, managing map layers, and attaching files to attractions like Dunluce Castle.

Time to complete: 20 mins. (depending on data being captured)

Contents

1.    Getting started

1.1  Create the attraction dataset

1.2  Configure the point dataset

1.3. Add the attraction attribute

2.    Create the picture Map

                    2.1. Create and open the map

                   2.2 Find the attraction and choose a basemap

3.    Create your attractions

3.1. Add the attraction poin

3.2. Enter the attraction details

3.3 : Attach and view the picture

1.Getting Started
1.1 Create the attraction dataset

On the Datasets page, select Create dataset.

Choose Create or Connect, then select Next.

Choose Azimap as the dataset type, then select Next.

1.2. Configure the point dataset

Enter NorthCoastTourist as the dataset name.

Choose Points as the geometry type, then select Next.

Optional settings are:

• Description

• Coordinate System ID - Default is fine, however if you want you can search for your local projection system (British grid for Edinburgh)

• Choose a feature type: Point, line, polygon - default is the point which is correct for this map

• Set map Read Only or Read/ Write - Default Read/Write

• Active - make layer usable on creation - Default true

• Apply default style to the layer - for this tutorial the 'default 'point' style is fine

1.3. Add the attraction attribute

Enter Attraction as the attribute name, then select Add attribute.

Select Create dataset.

2: Create the picture map
2.1. Create and open the map
Select NorthCoastTourist, then select Create map from selected datasets.

When the map is ready, select Open map.

2.2  Configure the popup

On the layer tree view click and select the layer config. option. 

The dropdown includes options for:

• Zoom to current layer 

• Add existing layer 
• Change map layer config. 
• Change layer definition 
• Delete layer from map  
  

Click the ADJUST POPUP CONFIG button to edit click hover attributes.

Click SAVE CHANGES.

2.3. Find the attraction and choose a basemap

Search for Dunluce Castle and select the matching address.

3: Add the attraction
3.1. Add the attraction point

Open Edit data and select Add feature.

Select the location of Dunluce Castle on the map.

3.2. Enter the attraction details

Enter Dunluce Castle in the Attraction field.

Select Update to save the new attraction.

3.3 : Attach and view the picture
Select Add attachments, then choose the picture file to upload.

Select the picture thumbnail to view the attached image.

Images can be removed after upload using the delete button in each image.

Repeat stages 3.1 - 3.3 until all your attractions have been added

Thanks for reading the guide! Now you can go add some pictures to your maps.

If you haven't signed up yet go to the Azimap website and click REGISTER.