From the My Maps screen, depending on the Android or iOS device you have, there are different context menus that can be accessed to allow you to manage your maps and folders.
This article steps through the following:
Android Map folders and Collections
For Android users the first option is accessible through in the lower right corner, and the second is by performing a long press on any one of the maps listed in the My Maps screen.
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By tapping , in addition to adding a map, you are able to add a Folder, or a Collection in order to better organize your maps.
A folder allows you to group certain maps together based on your individual needs. The new sorting and filtering options work within folders, so you can have a mix of maps (Map Store, imported) and be able to sort and filter as you need.
To create a folder:
- From the My Maps screen, tap
- Select 'Add Folder'
- Name the folder accordingly and select 'OK' to confirm
A collection is similar to a folder in that you can group certain maps together as you choose, however, the key difference is that a collection will allow you to automatically shift from one map to another while in the Map View based on your location/movement, rather than having to open each individual map manually. In addition to switching between maps based on location/movement, you can also pan/zoom between maps*
*The ability to pan/zoom between maps in a collection depends on the maps included, as well as the map scales used. Functionality may vary depending on the maps and scale used.
To create a Collection:
- From the My Maps screen, tap
- Select 'Add Collection'
- Name the folder accordingly and select 'OK' to confirm
Viewing a map in a Map Collection
When you open a map that is part of a collection, an inset map in the top-left corner shows the extent of all the maps in a Map Collection. On the inset map, the current map will be highlighted orange. A + symbol represents the crosshair and the green dot represents relative position on the current map. The green dot represents your GPS location (if applicable). To go to an adjacent map, pan to the edge of the map and continue to pan in the direction of the adjacent map - the adjacent map will automatically load in the map view. This same effect can be achieved by manually moving between map locations.
To jump to any map in the collection, tap a map footprint on the inset map. The vertical column to the right of the inset indicates the map scale relative to the other maps in the collection.
To enlarge the inset map, swipe it to the right. To reduce the inset map, swipe it to the left. To hide the inset map, swipe it left until only a tab with an arrow shows. To show the inset map, tap the inset map tab or swipe right.
When maps share a similar extent but are of two different map scales, you can pinch to zoom to the larger or smaller scale map by zooming in or out and holding when you reach the maximum or minimum zoom level.
Managing folders and collections
By long pressing on a map, folder, or collection in the My Maps screen, you can access Edit Mode. This allows you to select, move, and delete your maps and folders. Once Edit mode is active, you can select additional maps and folders to edit them in batches.
Existing folders can also be turned in to collections (and vice-versa) using the options menu for folders in the My Maps list. To enable collection on an already created folder:
- Tap
to the right of the map name
- Tap on 'Information'
- Tap the Collection setting to enable it
To disable collection on an already created folder:
- Tap
to the right of the map name
- Tap on 'Information'
- Tap the Collection setting to disable it
iOS Map folders and Collections
From the My Maps screen, to manage your maps, folders, and collections you will use located along the top toolbar.
Edit Mode
From , you are able to add a Folder or Collection (
), as well as move (
) or delete (
) maps in order to better organize your maps.
A folder allows you to group certain maps together based on your individual needs. The new sorting and filtering options work within folders, so you can have a mix of maps (Map Store, imported) and be able to sort and filter as you need.
To create a folder:
- Tap
- Tap
- Choose Folder
- Name the folder accordingly and tap ‘OK’ followed by tapping ‘Done’ in the upper right corner to finish
A collection is similar to a folder in that you can group certain maps together as you choose, however, the key difference is that a collection will allow you to automatically shift from one map to another while in the Map View based on your location/movement, rather than having to open each individual map manually. In addition to switching between maps based on location/movement, you can also pan/zoom between maps*
*The ability to pan/zoom between maps in a collection depends on the maps included, as well as the map scales used. Functionality may vary depending on the maps and scale used.
To create a Collection:
- Tap
- Tap
- Choose Collection
- Name the folder accordingly and tap ‘OK’ followed by tapping ‘Done’ in the upper right corner to finish
To turn a Folder into a Collection:
- Tap
- Tap
next to the folder
- Toggle the Collection option on
Viewing a map in a Map Collection
When you open a map that is part of a collection, an inset map in the top-left corner shows the extent of all the maps in a Map Collection. On the inset map, a darker gray and a + represents the crosshair and the relative position on the current map. The blue dot represents your GPS location (if applicable). To go to an adjacent map, pan to the edge of the map and continue to pan in the direction of the adjacent map - the adjacent map will automatically load in the map view. This same effect can be achieved by manually moving between map locations.
To jump to any map in the collection, tap a map footprint on the inset map. The vertical column to the right of the inset indicates map scale relative to the other maps in the collection.
To enlarge the inset map, swipe it to the right. To reduce the inset map, swipe it to the left. To hide the inset map, swipe it left until only a tab with an arrow shows. To show the inset map, tap the inset map tab or swipe right.
When maps share a similar extent but are of two different map scales, you can pinch to zoom to the larger or smaller scale map by zooming in or out and holding when you reach the maximum or minimum zoom level.
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