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Getting Started|5 min readUpdated

Build and edit maps on a smaller screen

Find the mobile editor drawer, use touch controls, add content, save, and prepare a download.

Before you start

Sign in on the device and open the intended map. A stable connection helps when searching, saving, or downloading.

Follow along

Step 1 of 4

Open the editor drawer

Tap Open panel near the lower-left of the map to reveal the title, Save, Download, and tools.

In your map

Open the editor drawer

Tap Open panel near the lower-left of the map to reveal the title, Save, Download, and tools.

How-to 1

Open a project and find the tools on a small screen

  1. 1

    Use the main navigation

    Open the navigation menu in the header to reach Dashboard, My POIs, How-To, or your account options. Open the intended map from Dashboard and verify its property before editing.

  2. 2

    Open the editor panel

    Tap the floating Open panel control near the lower-left of the map. The sidebar drawer contains the map title, Save, Download, and the creation tools.

  3. 3

    Choose the tool

    Tap Property, Search, POIs, Logos, Text, Image, Shapes, Groups, or Style. The relevant panel opens for the action. Scroll within the panel when its controls extend beyond the screen.

  4. 4

    Return to the map

    Use Close panel or the appropriate close control. Closing a panel gives the canvas more space and lets you check the result in context. A tool that adds content may close automatically after placement.

How-to 2

Add and edit a label with the on-screen keyboard

  1. 1

    Open Text and type

    Use Open panel, then Text. Tap Label text and enter the wording. Keep the message short enough to read when the final map is viewed at a smaller scale.

  2. 2

    Choose the style

    Select a preset and use Customize style if needed. Scroll to the relevant controls instead of assuming the options visible above the keyboard are the whole form.

  3. 3

    Review and add

    Dismiss the keyboard when you need more room to inspect the preview and footer. Tap Add Text. Locate the new label on the map and move it into position.

  4. 4

    Edit the existing label

    Tap the overlay to reveal its controls, choose Edit style, and revise the wording or appearance. Use Save Changes and inspect the placed result again.

How-to 4

Work with overlays and drawing controls

  1. 1

    Reveal the overlay actions

    Tap an overlay to reveal its toolbar. Use the available edit, line, duplicate, or delete controls for that type. Tapping elsewhere can dismiss the toolbar when you need to inspect the surrounding map.

  2. 2

    Make space for careful positioning

    Close the sidebar drawer before moving or resizing an object. If labels are tightly packed, zoom in to identify the target and zoom back out to check the composition.

  3. 3

    Cancel a drawing mode visibly

    When a shape tool is active, use Cancel (Esc) in the drawing banner if you need to stop. This gives touch users a visible cancellation action even without a hardware Escape key.

  4. 4

    Use a larger workspace for precision

    For a detailed polygon, a dense tenant roster, or many overlapping controls, a larger screen and pointer can make the supported drawing workflow easier to control. Save the map before switching devices and reopen the saved project there.

How-to 5

Save and download from the drawer

  1. 1

    Save before leaving

    Open the panel and tap Save. Wait for the save confirmation. A mobile browser can suspend a tab when you switch apps, so confirm the save before moving to another task.

  2. 2

    Open Download with Pro

    Use Download in the panel. Choose Image or Template, review the controls, and inspect the preview within the available screen space. Scroll to see all options.

  3. 3

    Choose appropriate output

    Use the layout and final dimensions required for the destination. Start with a manageable image size if the device struggles. In 3D, allow time for the server render and check the completed file.

  4. 4

    Find the file

    After downloading, use the browser's downloads interface or the device's file location. Open the file to confirm it is the latest export and includes the intended framing and branding.

How-to 6

Use the mobile 3D selection controls

In 3D, tap an overlay to open the selection panel. Use Select more overlays when you want to build a multiple selection without a keyboard modifier. Read the selected count before Group selected, Duplicate, Move to center, or Delete.

The compact name-tag controls read Show names or Hide names. Individual business selections can expose their own name-tag and logo actions. If the scene is slow or unavailable, return to the saved 2D map and check the device's browser and graphics support.

Check your result

You can reach the needed controls, verify the edited map, and confirm it saved before switching apps or devices.

Read the quick walkthrough as text
  1. Open the editor drawer. Tap Open panel near the lower-left of the map to reveal the title, Save, Download, and tools.
  2. Choose and use a tool. Open a tool, scroll its controls if needed, and dismiss the keyboard to review its preview and footer.
  3. Inspect the map. Close the panel, tap an overlay for its actions, and verify the result on the canvas.
  4. Save and export. Open the panel again, confirm a successful Save, then use Download with Pro when needed.

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