With the Plus and Pro plans you can automatically add a searchable, categorized directory to your interactive maps with no programming! The directory makes it easy to find locations on your map.
The directory includes an entry for each hotspot on your map. When you click an entry in the directory MapsAlive automatically positions the map to that location, displays the content for the hotspot, and blinks its marker. The directory can be grouped by category or by map. You can specify the size and location of the directory, and customize the colors, text strings and other options to match your web page.
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Directory Search
The directory can include a search box that lets the viewer search for text strings in hotspot titles and text. The results are filtered automatically as you type in the box.
Categories
You can define your own categories and assign hotspots to one or more categories like restaurants, lodging, attractions and services, or types of retail stores as in the example on the left. Your hotspots can then be grouped by category in the directory.
For instructions on how to show the directory and add categories see the How To FAQ. |
How do I add a directory to my tour?
- Click in the menu.
- Check the option.
You can customize the directory using additional fields on the Directory Options screen. The Explain boxes for each field describe the different options.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I turn off the directory?
- Click in the menu.
- Uncheck the option.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I exclude a hotspot from the directory?
- Click in the menu.
- Check the checkbox. This removes this hotspot from the directory.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I control the position of the directory in my tour?
- Click in the menu.
- Choose from the dropdown.
- Choose to position the directory somewhere other than the built-in locations. You can specify the X and Y offsets to place the directory anywhere within your web page, including outside the tour boundaries. Use negative offsets to position the directory above or to the left of your tour.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do change the directory colors?
- Click in the menu.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I turn off the directory search box?
- Click in the menu.
- Uncheck the checkbox.
You can customize the directory using additional fields on the Directory Options screen. The Explain boxes for each field describe the different options.
Note: The Directory feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I add a new category?
- Click in the menu.
- Choose a category name, code, type and position.
To assign a hotspot to one or more categories click .
Note: The Category feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
How do I assign a category to a hotspot?
- Click in the menu.
- Check the categories in the Category List. This assigns the selected category or categories to the hotspot. You can choose more than one category for a hotspot.
Note: The Category feature is included in the Plus and Pro Plans.
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