A map layer is a set of georeferenced points that represent places of interest to the business, such as branches, gas stations, warehouses, etc. From this module it is possible to consult, add, edit and delete all map layers as required by the operation.
Creating Map Layers
1. To create a map layer, go to the AFLS configuration console, in the Configuration from the main menu, select the Map Layer. In the information view, select the New and in the Detail View you can define the layer settings and add a location.
2. In the Map Layer Detail View in the AFLS Configuration Console, select the Layer Settings, where you can enter information such as the layer’s name and description, change the layer’s icon, and set the status.
Please note:
- The fields corresponding to the name and description of the layer are mandatory.
- The layer is created by default in an idle state, which means that it must be activated in order to be visible from the web or mobile interface.
- Before adding locations, it is necessary to create the layer.
Change the icon
3. On the Layer Settings You will be able to customize the icon with which the created points will be represented within the layer, click on the Change.
In the window Change Pin Select one of the predefined icons or add a remote URL that leads to the desired image. It is recommended that the icon has dimensions of 40x40 for proper display.
Add Location
4. In the Map Layer Detail View in the AFLS Configuration Console, select the Add Location, where you can view the points or locations added to the layer. By clicking the Edit, the window unfolds Change Location with the list of points added to the layer. You can edit or delete each point as required.
When adding a location to the map layer, you can also add, modify or delete locations manually (one by one) or in bulk, importing files in GeoJSON format, under the international geographic coordinate system World Geodetic System 1984, with units of decimal degrees.
5. To edit a map layer, in the information view, select a record from the existing layers, and in the detail view you can modify the required information.
6. To delete a map layer, in the information view select a record from the list of existing layers and select the icon to delete the associated information.
7. When you finish configuring the map layer, click Save in the Detail View of the AFLS Configuration Console, to confirm the changes made. A message will appear confirming that it has been successfully saved.
Add Location Manually via the Map
8. In the window Change Location, when you place the cursor over each location point marked on the map coordinates (longitude, latitude), the window New Location where you can fill in the following information:
| Precision Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Name: | Name of the Location; This field is required. |
| Description: | The Description field is optional. |
| State: | The point must be in an active state in order to be displayed on the web or mobile interface |
9. When defining the new location, click the Save to preserve changes. If the location was added correctly it will be displayed as a point on the map and as an item within the list of locations in the Location window.
10. To edit or delete a location, select a record in the location window and select the icon to edit or delete the associated information.
Add location via the address finder
11. In the window Change Location You can add a location by clicking on the required point on the map, or by using the search bar in the top left to enter an address or place name to reference it as a new location on the layer.
In the search engine, enter the address or name of the location and generate the query. The system will perform geocoding through the configured map provider and display the point in the longitude and latitude obtained.
Please note:
- If the Aranda Field Service instance has a multi-country configuration, the country on which the search will be performed will be displayed.
- If the address entered is not found, a red box will be displayed above the search engine.
12. The search result will be displayed on the map according to the coordinates provided by the map provider and the window is displayed New Location where you can fill in the necessary information for the located registration.
Add location via GeoJSON import
Once the GeoJSON import attributes have been configured in the global settings, Aranda FIELD SERVICE AFLS will be able to import locations in bulk to a layer under the World Geodetic System 1984 geographic coordinate reference system and decimal degree units.
13. In the window Change Location click on the Select File text; identify the GeoJSON file to import and click Open. Then click the Import.
14. The system will check each of the points and through a pop-up window, it will inform which ones can be added as locations of the layer and which ones cannot.
15. From this result, check the attributes of the GeoJSON file to be imported and delete all the locations that do not meet the minimum parameters to be added to the layer (name, length, latitude). The import cannot be completed until these points are deleted or corrected from the GeoJSON file.
16. Once the points are debugged, click the Import to complete the process.
Viewing Layers and Locations
To display the layers created and active within Aranda FIELD SERVICE AFLS on the maps of the web and mobile interfaces, go to the box in the upper left corner of the map and select the required layer.
The points of the selected layer will be automatically displayed on the map:
