Location map

The location map is useful for pinpointing the location of events using customizable markers.

To create a location map:

• Load the map wizard
• Select the Location map template

The location map wizard

The wizard walks you through creating a location map, allowing you to add markers, themes, annotations and access publishing codes.

Adding markers

In the map wizard:

• On step 2 - Data search for a location. 
• Click Add marker and place the marker anywhere on the map.

In the map editor:

• Go to Customize - Markers - Add Marker

Customize a location map

The map editor contains options for customizing a location map

Customize a marker

Go to Basic -> Customize -> Markers

Map animation

Set keyframes to create a zoom animation.

Expand the keyframes tab. Zoom out the map to the start frame and click Add keyframe. Zoom in to your next stop point and add another keyframe. Continue this way until you reach the final keyframe. 

Export the map as a video in the publish panel.

Other map options

The Basic -> Customize menu contains many options for customizing the map. 

In Appearance Styles add 3D buildings, map zoom controls for your audience under Interactivity. Enable and disable map features such as roads and buildings in Map Layers. Click around fine-tune your map.