Creating maps by connecting to a GIS

You can create detailed road maps and large area maps by connecting to a supported GIS map provider.

1. In Genetec™ Configuration, open the Map designer task.
2. Click Create.
3. From the area tree, select the area you want to attach your map to, or click New area to create a new one.
4. (Optional) Select the icon to represent your area with a map (Default = ).
5. Click Next.
6. For the type of map background, select the Geographic option.
7. If you configured more than one map provider, click the drop-down list and select the provider you want.
   If you connected the Map Manager role to the Azure map provider, select Azure Maps (Roads) or Azure Maps (Satellite).

   

8. If the selected map provider contains multiple available maps or layers, select the maps and layers that you want to import.
9. Click Create.
   The created map is displayed in the Map designer workspace.
10. Configure the default map view and other presets.
11. Configure the default information to display when someone opens this map.
12. In the Map designer toolbar, click Save ().