Using Maps

Introduction

GSL has integrated Esri ArcGIS mapping with HillTop. This feature provides visitors with an ineractive map, which lists customized points-of-interest.

Step 1 - Create a new Post Type

To place a map on your page, you will first need to create a map-specific Post Type. Start by creating a Post Type with an appropriate title, eg. "Map" or "Event Locations."

To review how to create a Post Type, see Create a New Post Type.

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Step 2 - Add Posts to your Post Type

Add Posts to your newly created Post Type. These Posts will contain the individual POIs that populate your map, with one POI per post.

Begin by mousing over the "Posts" tab in HillTop's top menu, then select the Map-specific post type (ex. "Maps" or "Events").

Next, click the "+Create" button in the right sidebar to view the "Add Post" form. Complete the form by first entering the title and content. When a POI is selected on the map, clicking the "Read More" link will display the title and content to visitors.

Next, use the map controls located in the "Map Location" section to enter the POI information:

  • Coordinates: Search for you location in this field. Search using a street address, city, state, and/or zip code, then press the "Locate" button to generate a list of potential locations. Select the appropriate location by clicking on it.
  • Location Name:  Enter the name of the location or the name of the event taking place. This functions as the title of the POI on the map.
  • Location Abstract:  Enter the content you would like to associate with your POI. For example, a description of the location itself, or of the event taking place there.
  • Location Icon:  Select a Mapping Icon to associate with your new POI. By default, a red "pin" icon will be used.

 

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Finish - Place your Map on a Page

Begin by clicking on the "Pages" link in HillTop's top menu. Next, select the appropriate page from your list of existing pages, and click the Edit button (pencil icon) to the left of the title.

In the page's content editor, locate the "Add Content Element" heading in the right sidebar, then click on "Post Types" to add a new Post Type Group.

Click the "+Existing Post Types" button at the bottom of the new Post Type Group to select the post type containing the POI posts (ex. "Maps" or "Events"), then click the "Submit" button to add the posts. The Post Type Group can also be repositioned on the page by clicking-and-dragging the "Move" icon in the upper left, if needed.

Next, click the Post Type Group's "Settings" button, located in the upper right corner. Under the "Display Options" tab. Select "Map" from the "Layout" optoins and set "Item(s) to Display" to "All."

Finally, click the "Submit" button to add your map to the page. The map can then be viewed by clicking the "Show on Website" button in the right sidebar.

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