Interactive Maps

Interactive maps in LOOP are designed to provide flexibility and scalability. You can have one or more maps, with items, icons, layers, sublayers, zooming, full-screen viewing, search functionality, and overlay content for detailed exploration. While the initial setup may require assistance to ensure graphics and dimensions are correctly configured, ongoing management and updates are simple and intuitive.

(note this is sped up 30% but if you'd like the original that's here on Loom)

Layers, Sublayers, and Image Format

Structure

1. Base Layer: The foundational image of the map, typically designed by a graphic designer using software like Photoshop or Illustrator.
2. Transparent Layers: Additional images aligned with the base layer to create toggleable overlays.
3. Sublayers: Optional layers that further refine what users can toggle on or off.

Use Cases

• Toggle Features: Layers can represent categories like animals, trails, or events.
• Multi-Floor Maps: Ideal for museums or galleries with multiple floors.
• Seasonal Maps: Create maps for special events by toggling seasonal elements.

Image Format

• Images should be exported at the same dimensions to ensure alignment.
• Use transparent PNGs for layers and high-quality JPEGs for the base map.

Setting Up the Interactive Map

1. Work with your designer to create a base map and any required layers.
2. Create a Maps Repository under Settings.
3. Upload the main map image and configure its dimensions.
4. Add transparent images as layers or sublayers, then assign points of interest to each.

Adding, Editing, Removing, and Scheduling

• Adding: Use icons for facilities (toilets, parking) and items for detailed content. Drag and drop onto the map.
• Editing: Click into any icon/item to update labels, images, and descriptions.
• Temporary Removal: Unpublish an icon or item to hide it.
• Permanent Removal: Use the Delete option from the actions menu.
• Scheduling: Use the Schedule option to publish updates at a specific time.

How to Add the Map to a Page

1. Add a standard page under your desired section (e.g. "Plan Your Visit").
2. Select the map block from the block picker.
3. Choose the map from the repository.
4. Use block settings to apply themes, effects, and adjust default zoom level.

Pro Tips

• Set starting locations or layers to align with specific pages.
• Adjust label thresholds to control when labels appear as users zoom in.

Tour Mode

Tour Mode displays a guided experience over your map, allowing guests to click through a sequence of hotspots. Each stop includes an intro screen (optional), multiple tour stages with titles, text, and images, and a final screen to wrap things up.

How to Use It:

• Go to Settings › Maps Repository and open your chosen map
• Select Highlights Tours and create a new tour
• Add hotspots as tour stages — override titles, images, and text for each one
• Drop the map block into a page and enable the tour in block settings under Highlights Tour

Key Takeaways

• Plan layers, sublayers, and categories before setup.
• Think mobile-first.
• Use seasonal maps to enhance visitor engagement.
• Pre-schedule updates for seamless transitions.

Created by Neil Lewin, Modified on Mon, 9 Mar at 9:54 PM by Neil Lewin