1. Accessing the Map Creation Options 0:30
Navigate to the sidebar on the NRDS web application.
Choose one of the following options to create a custom map:
Click on 'Create' and select 'Create New'.
Select an existing map and click 'Save As' to copy it.
Go to 'My Map Settings' and click 'Add Map'. https://app.nrds.io/map_layers/maps/add
2. Setting Up Your Custom Map 1:01
After selecting your map creation method, you will access the map setup bar menu.
Configure the following settings:
Mobile Setting: Share the map with the mobile app.
Clustered: Control clustering of points on the map.
Show Labels: Decide if labels should be shown by default when the map opens.
Ordering: Set the order of items on the sidebar.
Zoom: Define the default zoom level of the map.
3. Defining Map Center and Bounds 2:07
Set the following parameters:
Latitude and Longitude: Determine the center point of the map.
Bounding Box: Define the outer bounds of the map.
4. Adjusting Buffer and Clustering Settings 2:24
Configure:
Buffer Percent: Adjust how much of the area outside the map is fetched by the API.
Clustered Zoom: Set the zoom level at which cluster points will collapse or expand.
5. Adding Layers and Backgrounds 3:00
Choose layers to add to your map from existing options.
Select background maps that will be displayed.
6. Saving Your Custom Map 3:29
Click 'Save' to save your map.
If prompted with an error due to an existing map name, rename your map (e.g., 'New Map 1') and save again.
7. Finalizing Map Location and Layers 3:48
Use the sidebar to locate your newly created map.
Zoom in to your desired area or type in an address to focus on a specific location.
Turn layers on and off as needed.
8. Accessing Map Settings 4:29
Use the settings menu (the little wheel icon) to further manipulate your map settings.
Cautionary Notes
Ensure that the map name is unique to avoid errors during saving.
Be cautious with the buffer percent setting, as a high value may slow down map performance.
Tips for Efficiency
Familiarize yourself with existing layers and backgrounds to streamline the map creation process.
Regularly save your progress to avoid losing changes.