From db4b1f0682d9d0b94e500836442666224eaaaf53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AcuGIS Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:13:59 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update docs/source/maps.rst --- docs/source/maps.rst | 81 +++++++++++++++----------------------------- 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 53 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/source/maps.rst b/docs/source/maps.rst index ce58884..48fe7e4 100644 --- a/docs/source/maps.rst +++ b/docs/source/maps.rst @@ -6,74 +6,49 @@ The Maps page allows you to create and edit Maps. Create Map ------------ -To create a Map, click on "Add New" button. +To create a Map, click on "Manage Maps" in the left menu. - .. image:: images/Add-Map.png + .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-1.png + +Click Add New Map button + + .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-2.png + +In the Basic Information section, give your Map a name and description. + +In the QWC2 Configuration section, select the Tenant and Theme (QGIS Project) + + .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-3.png + +In the Thumbnail section, select a thumbnail (or use the default thumbnail). + +In the Security section, select if Map is Public or Group(s) that should have access + +Click Create Map + + .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-4.png + +Your Map has now been added to the Dashboard -Give your map a name and a Description - -Select the Project to publish: - - .. image:: images/qwc_map.png + .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-5.png -Map Options --------------- - -Below are the options availble for each map. - - -Name --------------- - -Give your map a name. The name will appear as the map title on the dashboard. - -.. image:: images/Name-Desc.png - - -Description --------------- - -The Description is the text that will appear at the bottom of the map link - -.. image:: images/Name.png - - - -Thumbnail Image: --------------- - -Upload a thumbnail image for your map to be displayed on the home page. - -.. image:: images/Thumbnail.png - - -Security +About Security -------------- Maps can be Private or Public. The Security section is where you assign permissions to your map. -Security is Group based, so any users belonging to the Group will be able to view the map. +Remember: Security is Group based, so any users belonging to the Group will be able to view the map. -.. image:: images/users-3.jpg +Private maps can be viewed by the user logging into your map portal. -1. Private Maps - -Private maps can be viewed by the user logging into your map portal or via Secure Share link (for temporary access) - -For example, since we gave access to the Group containing user Jane Doe, when she logs in she will see only the two maps she has permissions to - -.. image:: images/users-2.jpg - -2. Public Maps +For example, since we gave access to the Group containing user Jane Doe, when she logs in she will see only the two maps she has permissions to all Maps for the Group(s) she is a member of. You can also tick the “Public” box to make your map public. -.. image:: images/public-users.jpg - -If your map is “Public”, you can use the map url to display the map. +If your map is “Public”, it is accessible via direct link by anyone.