Location Types

To access the Location Types section in the Umbraco CMS, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Locations Node: In the Umbraco tree, locate and click on the "Locations" node. This will take you to the Locations section, where you manage and organize various locations within your institution.

  2. Click on the Content Icon: In the upper-right corner of the Locations section, you'll find an icon that represents "Content." Click on this icon to access the content-related options and settings for locations.

  3. Select "Location Types": Once you've clicked on the Content icon, "Location Types" will be displayed  at the top of the page, see image:

Creating a "Type" of location

When adding a new Location Type in the Umbraco CMS, you'll engage with three key elements: Location Group, Location Type Name, and Location Type Icon. Let's walk through the process and understand how these components come together to enhance the representation of locations within your institution's app.

  1. Location Group - Pre-Populated Dropdown: As you create a new Location Type, the dropdown will pre-populate with the groups you entered into the Groups section earlier. This ensures seamless integration and consistency between Location Groups and Types, enhancing the organization and filtering capabilities of the Maps section.

  2. Location Type Name - Descriptive and Unique: The Location Type Name serves as the descriptive identifier for the specific type of location you are defining. For example, if you are creating a "Women's Restroom" location, the Location Type Name will be "Women's Restroom."

  3. Location Type Icon - Visual Representation: The Location Type Icon visually represents the specific type of location on the map. It acts as a visual cue for app users, making it easier for them to identify and navigate to relevant locations within your institution. For instance, the "Women's Restroom" location may have an associated restroom icon.

Creating a New Group if Needed: If the type of location being created doesn't have an existing grouping, you have the flexibility to save the open content and move back to the Groups section. There, you can add a new group that fits the location type, and once saved, return to the Location Types section to complete the process.

 

Text-only map labels

To create text-only map labels within the PassEdge, you can follow a simple process using Location Groups and Types. This enables you to display clear and informative text labels on the map without any associated icon images. Here's how:

  1. Create a Location Group for Labels: Begin by setting up a new Location Group specifically for labels. You can name it "Labels" or any other suitable title. This group will act as a category to distinguish the text-only labels from other location types on the map.

  2. Create a Location Type for Labels: After setting up the "Labels" group, proceed to create a Location Type within this group. Use the same name "Labels" for this Location Type to maintain consistency. At this stage, refrain from assigning any icon image to the "Labels" type.

  3. Text-Only Labels in the Locations Section: Now, as you create locations within the Locations section, choose the "Labels" Location Type for text-only labels. By selecting this type, you ensure that only the text content will appear on the map without any associated icon image.

Benefits of Text-Only Labels: Text-only labels are an effective way to provide clear and concise information to app users without any visual clutter. These labels can represent key points of interest or additional context about various locations within your institution.