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Mapulus provides a flexible and convenient interface for adding location markers to its maps. Whether you’re plotting addresses or coordinates or want to place a location directly on the map manually, Mapulus has you covered. This guide will walk you through the steps to add a location marker on a Mapulus map.

Prerequisites:

1. An active Mapulus account
2. Access to the Mapulus map where you wish to add the location

Steps to Add a Location to a Mapulus Map

1. Log in to your Mapulus account: Start by logging in to your Mapulus account using your username and password.

2. Navigate to Your Map: After logging in, navigate to the map where you want to add the location. This will be under your account dashboard.

3. Add a Location: There are three ways to add a location to a mapping, depending on your preference.

   • Search for the location in the top left.
   • Via the ‘Add’ button in the sidebar next to the layer to which you wish to add the location.
   • By right-clicking on the map and selecting “Add Location.”

Adding Location via The Sidebar:

1. Open the Map Layers Menu: Locate the map layers menu on the map’s page. This is represented by three vertical dots that, when clicked, expand to show various options related to map layers.

2. Add Location Option: Look for the “Add location” option in the expanded map layers menu. A link with a marker or pin symbol represents this. Click on this “Add location” option.

3. Enter Location Details: A form will open where you can enter the location details. You must provide either a valid latitude and longitude or an address. The fields on this form include:

• Lat: The latitude of the location.
• Lon: The longitude of the location.
• Address: The exact physical address of the location.
• Label: A short label that will appear above the location marker on the map.
• Title: A title for the location.
• Layer: The layer you would like the location to be added to.
• External ID (Optional): If you have an external ID for the location, you can enter it here.

1. Confirm and Save: Click the “Add location” button after entering the details. This action will add the location marker to your map.

Adding Location via the search:

1. Search for the address or location: Click on the search input and start typing the location address or name you wish to add.

2. Select the location you wish to add: Click on the location in the search results.

3. Select Add Location: A context menu should appear above the point on the map. Select “Add Location”.

4. Enter Location Details: After selecting “Add Location,” a dialogue box will appear for you to enter the location’s details. The fields in this dialogue box are the same as those described above for adding a location via address or coordinates.

5. Confirm and Save: Click the “Add location” button to add the location marker to your map.

Adding Location via Right-Click or Control-Click:

1. Navigate to Desired Location on the Map: After logging in and accessing your map, navigate to the general area where you wish to add a location.

2. Right-Click or Control-Click on the Map: Position your cursor over the specific spot where you want to add a location and right-click if you’re using a PC or control-click if you’re on a Mac.

3. Select Add Location: A context menu should appear above the point you clicked. Select “Add Location”.

4. Enter Location Details: After selecting “Add Location,” a dialogue box will appear for you to enter the location’s details. The fields in this dialogue box are the same as those described above for adding a location via address or coordinates.

5. Confirm and Save: Click the “Add location” button to add the location marker to your map.

Regardless of your chosen method, the new location should now be visible as a marker on your Mapulus map. You can click on the marker to view the location’s details.

And there you have it! You now know three ways to add a location to your Mapulus map.