In some cases, you may want to organize your maps into folders or collections. This can help group maps together that are for the same area or use (e.g. hiking maps for a state park).
This article steps through the following:
Android Map folders and Collections
Once you have your folder or collection created, moving maps around can be done in a couple of short steps using what's called the "Edit Mode".
This context menu allows you to access many edit features for maps, folders/collections, and layers. It can be accessed in multiple spots and is considered a native function of Android operating systems.
For moving multiple maps, you can access the menu from the My Maps screen by performing a long press on a map, folder or collection to select it. Once in selection mode, you can select additional map list items. Selected maps are highlighted. A few contextual options appear to manage map list items.
- Move to Folder/Collection - Tap to move selected maps to another folder.
- Delete - Select maps, folders, or collections then tap the Delete option found in .
For moving single maps, tap the beside the desired map, and select 'Move' from the dropdown menu.
To move maps to a folder or a collection:
- Long press on the desired map in the My Maps list and select any additional maps you wish to move (if applicable)
- Select
- Select the desired folder or root location where you would like to move the map(s)
If you have moved maps into a folder, and you wish to move them out of the folder back into the main list, or into another folder:
- Tap the folder/collection where the maps are located to open the folder
- Long press on the desired map, and select any additional maps (if applicable)
- Tap
- Select the desired folder or root location where you would like to move the map(s)
iOS Map folders and Collections
Once you have your folder or collection created, moving maps around can be done in a couple of short steps using the "Edit" menu.
This context menu allows you to access many edit features for maps, folders/collections, and layers. In order to move maps around, you will access this menu from the Maps List by tapping in the top toolbar. Once in edit mode, you can select map list items. Selected maps display a checkmark to indicate they are selected. A few contextual options appear to manage map list items.
Add Folder/Collection
- Move to Folder/Collection - Tap to move selected maps to another folder.
- Map information - Tap to view information about a map or folder/collection. You can rename maps or folders in the Title field. Map details consist of metadata including publisher, description, publish date, and projection information.
- Delete - Select maps, folders, or collections then tap .
To move maps to a folder or a collection:
- Tap and tap 'Select' from the dropdown menu
- Select the map(s) you wish to move, by clicking the circles to checkmark
- Select
- Select the desired folder or root location where you would like to move the map(s)
If you have moved maps into a folder, and you wish to move them out of the folder back into the main list, or into another folder:
- Tap the folder/collection where the maps are located to open the folder
- Tap at the top right, and tap 'Select' OR, tap beside the single map you wish to move, and tap 'Move' from the dropdown menu
- Select the map(s) you wish to move
- Tap
- Select the desired folder or root location where you would like to move the map(s)
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