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@ -6,74 +6,49 @@ The Maps page allows you to create and edit Maps.
Create Map Create Map
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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 .. image:: images/Manage-Maps-5.png
Select the Project to publish:
.. image:: images/qwc_map.png
Map Options About Security
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Below are the options availble for each map.
Name
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Give your map a name. The name will appear as the map title on the dashboard.
.. image:: images/Name-Desc.png
Description
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The Description is the text that will appear at the bottom of the map link
.. image:: images/Name.png
Thumbnail Image:
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Upload a thumbnail image for your map to be displayed on the home page.
.. image:: images/Thumbnail.png
Security
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Maps can be Private or Public. Maps can be Private or Public.
The Security section is where you assign permissions to your map. 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 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.
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
You can also tick the “Public” box to make your map public. You can also tick the “Public” box to make your map public.
.. image:: images/public-users.jpg If your map is “Public”, it is accessible via direct link by anyone.
If your map is “Public”, you can use the map url to display the map.