Adding Map Quicklinks in EarthRanger Admin

Map Quicklinks allow EarthRanger Web users to quickly jump between predefined map views. Ideal for managing distinct operational zones, field deployments, or multi-site surveillance. These links appear in the top navigation bar under the region shortcut dropdown.

Whether you’re overseeing large territories or want to improve your team’s response time, Quicklinks provide faster access to the map areas that matter most.

 

 

 

To create a shortcut that centers the map on a specific area with a designated zoom level:

  1. Log in to the EarthRanger Admin site:
    https://<yourprotectedarea>.pamdas.org/admin
  2. Navigate to:
    Home > Map Layers > Map Quicklinks
  3. Select Add Map Quicklink
  4. Fill in the following fields:
    1. Name: Enter a unique internal name (e.g., NorthernZone_MapView).
      (Note: This name is not visible to users.)
    2. Attributes: Paste the required JSON block (details below).
    3. Center: Use the map interface and the Point Feature tool (🖉 icon) to set the map's center point.
    4. Zoom Level: Adjust to the preferred level for this view.
  5. Click Save

Specifying map attributes

Map attributes are defined using JSON key-value pairs that define the details of each map's title and icon in the EarthRanger title bar. Below is an example of the required attributes and their JSON format:

Key Elements Explained: 

  • id: Unique system ID for internal reference.
  • icon.src: Image URL for the menu icon. Use externally hosted links or static assets.
  • icon.bottom & icon.height: Position and scale the icon in pixels.
  • menu: What users will see in the dropdown menu.
  • title: Display name in the title bar.
  • default: Set to "true" to make this the default landing map.

You can add multiple quicklinks for various park sectors, security zones, or operational units.

{
    "id": "seattle",
    "icon": {
        "src": "https://cdn1.iconfinder.com/data/icons/world-top-cities-1/512/18-Seattle-256.png",
        "bottom": 0,
        "height": 34
    },
    "title": "Seattle",
    "menu": "Seattle",
    "default": "true"
}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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