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| Getting Started |
What is Pinmaps.net?
Pinmaps.net is an online service that lets individuals easily search, save, share, and then quickly access their favorite
locations on a map anywhere an internet connection is available.
Once you understand the basics of how the system works it is a breeze to use the service.
The site is divided in two separate sections: 'Public Maps' and 'My Maps'.
Public Maps
The 'Public Maps' can be viewed by anyone who access the site so only add points of interest and do not add a personal address for any
reason on this section.
My Maps
The 'My Maps' section is private and can only be viewed by you and the people you share them with.
You can use this section as a business or personal address book.
How does it work?
Before you can get the most benefit out of the service is important to understand the definition of the two main entities: Maps and Map Points.
They have a one-to-many relationship: a map can contain many map points.
A map is a large area such as a city, a state, or a country.
A map point is a location on the map such as an address, or a landmark that is physically represented by an icon or marker.
All the controls you need to create, edit, and delete maps and map points are located on the menu bar and on the map itself.
Some of these controls are hidden and visible upon user interaction with the map.
So now that you understand the basics lets get started:
- How to create a map
- How to edit a map
- How to delete a map
- How to add a map point
- How to edit a map point
- How to delete a map point
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| How to create a map |
Before you can add map points the first thing you need to do is to create a map.
 Drag the map and use the controls to set the map view, the zoom level, and map type.
Click the link 'Create Map' on the menu bar.
Entere a name for your map.
Click the save button.
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You can zoom in or out and edit the map as many times as you need until you get the view you
want. The map view should be large enough so you can see all your icons on the map.
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| How to edit a map |
Adjust your map view using the map controls.
Click the link 'Edit Map' on the menu bar.
Change the map's name if you need to.
Click the save button.
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Click the refresh button on the map to see the 'Edit Map' link on the menu bar, or use the
context menu to the same effect.
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| How to delete a map |
Click the refresh button on the map.
Click the link 'Delete Map' on the menu bar.
Click the Yes button on the confirmation pop up window.
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After you click the yes button you cannot undo the operation.
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| How to add a map point |
After you have created a map, your are ready to add map points to it.
You can add a map point by three different ways:
- Using the mouse
- Searching by address
- Searching by latitude/longitude
1. Searching the map using the mouse:
Drag the map with your mouse and zoom to the location using the zoom navigation
control.
Click anywhere on the map (this will be the center of your map),
then click the link
'Save Map Point' on the menu bar.
Customize your settings on the 'Add Map Point' pop up window.
Click the save button.
2. Searching the map by Address:
Click the link 'Show Search by Address'.
Type in the address you want to search.
Click the link 'Save Map Point' on the menu bar.
Customize your settings on the 'Add Map Point' pop up window.
Click the save button.
3. Searching the map by Latitude/Longitude:
Click the link 'Show Search by Lat Lng'.
If you know the Lat/Lng of the map point you are searching type them in the text boxes.
Click the link 'Save Map Point' on the menu bar.
Customize your settings on the 'Add Map Point' pop up window.
Click the save button.
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| How to edit a map point |
You can edit a map point by two different ways:
- On 'My Maps' page
- On the 'Settings' -> 'Map Points' page
1. Edit a map point on My Maps page:
Select a map point from the list box on the right.
Drag de icon or marker to it's new location.
Click the link 'Edit Map Point' on the menu bar.
Change the settings you want on the 'Edit Map Point' pop up window.
Click the save button.
2. Edit a map point on the Settings -> Map Points page:
Go to 'Settings'.
Click the 'Map Points' link on the left menu.
Click the 'Edit Map' link.
Change the settings you want on the 'Edit Map Point' pop up window.
Click the save button.
You can also use the 'Quick Edit' function to change some settings.
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| How to delete a map point |
You can delete a map point by two different ways:
- On 'My Maps' page
- On the 'Settings' -> 'Map Points' page
1. Delete a map point on My Maps page:
Select a map point from the list box on the right.
Click the link 'Delete Map Point' on the menu bar.
Click the Yes button on the confirmation pop up window.
2. Delete a map point on the Settings -> Map Points page:
Go to 'Settings'.
Click the 'Map Points' link on the left menu.
Click the 'Delete' link.
Click the OK button on the confirmation pop up window.
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