How do I use Google Maps to provide directions to my portal event?
Applies to:
Family
Groups
Communities
There are two steps to this. First you need to add a MapIt
custom property to your company. Then, you need to provide an address
for your event that Google is able to locate.
Add a MapIt custom property
You must be a company administrator to do this. Open the Control Panel. Under Company Management/Custom Event Management, go to
Add custom event property. Use the Property Type selector to select MapIt. For Property Label type 'MapIt'.
Assign an address to a new or existing portal event
Having added the MapIt custom property you should now see a text box
labeled 'MapIt' whenever you click the Custom tab while editing
an event. You should use this area to provide a detailed address to
the location of your event. This should include a street address, a
city, and a state. To see whether Google recognizes this address,
click outside the box. This will either bring up a map with a locator
for your address, or a message saying that the address is not recognized.
Once your address is recognized either finish editing the event or
press 'Submit'. Visitors to your community portal
can now obtain directions by expanding the event.
Family