Location Module:
To create a new location, navigate to the "Location" module within the administrator panel. At the top of the page, you will see the total number of locations you have added. To search through the existing locations, simply enter at least three characters of the location name, and the system will provide a list of matching results.
Pagination controls are available at the bottom of the page for easy navigation through the list. For further details on how the listing functions, refer to the related article here.
Add a new location:
To add a new location to the list of locations, tap on the “+” create button.
To search for a location, simply enter the place name or relevant location details into the search bar. Upon entering this information, the system will automatically retrieve the city, along with its name and country. You may also manually input the postal code and address line 2 if needed.
The location information is retrieved from the Google. Hence, if you feel that the exact location is not fetched, you can override it by entering the details manually.
If the exact location cannot be found, you can adjust the longitude and latitude to pinpoint it more accurately. Ensure that the location is correctly displayed on the map, and use the zoom-in/zoom-out feature to improve visibility as necessary. In BO, you also have the option to open the map in fullscreen by clicking the small square icon in the top right corner of the map. This can be especially useful when you need a larger view to check that the pin is placed correctly or when working with detailed location adjustments.
In addition, you can also reposition the pin directly on the map simply by clicking on the spot where you want it to appear. This feature is particularly useful in situations where entering an address only gives you the main entrance or clubhouse of a location, while you actually want to highlight another point of interest. For example, on a golf course the default address often leads to the clubhouse, but you might instead want to place a pin on the halfway house, the driving range, or a specific hole. By clicking directly on the map, you can easily move the pin to reflect the most relevant or practical spot for your members. This flexibility makes it possible to tailor the map to your exact needs, rather than being restricted by the limitations of the standard address lookup.
How to find Longitude and Latitude:
Go to Google Maps, locate a place, and right-click the option. The numbers that appear here are the longitude and latitude of the location. Currently, we only support coordinates in DD format.
Further, you can define the category of location from the drop-down menu in the Category. If the category of location is not available, you can create one using the "+" sign.
However, it is important to note that if a location category is deleted, the location must be reassigned to a new category and saved again. The category field is mandatory for saving a location. So be careful about deleting categories once you know that locations have been connected to them.
On the app side, the category color appears on the list of map pins. however, when a category is deleted, the map pin will be changed to the default color red.
Go to the description section and add details about the location, such as what is the location about, how it serves people, what special offerings it has, etc.
In this section, you have two checkboxes, the first lets you show the location on the map, and the second lists the location on the location page. You can tick both boxes or either of them based on your requirements. Even if none of the boxes are ticked, the location can still be accessed, if linked to from an Event.
Note: For Locations to appear on the list of locations, it should have an image and the option tick marked. If either of them is missing, the location will not appear in the listing on the app side.
If the Map Message field is populated, clicking the Location in the list below the map in the App opens a short message. If the phone number is populated a button is included in the map message allowing the user to call the number directly through the application.
To provide more information on the location, add YouTube video links and describe its purpose in the next section. You can also add an image of the location if necessary.
Note: There is a difference between Map Message and Description Field. Map message appears only when a map is opened in the list of Maps. Also, it is usually kept short, often without images. However, if you wish to add detailed information about a location, add it in the description field.
How does the YouTube Video functionality work?
When members select the fullscreen option, those with the YouTube app installed will be directed straight to the app. For those without it, the link will open in a web browser.
Click on the save button to conclude the add location process. The listed locations can be linked further in the Event module and Notifications module.
The “Add link” button is hidden by default. However, if you wish to add links to your Locations, you can press the “Add Link” button.
If you wish to redirect your members to a page other than the application, define a label for the link and add external links.
You can select an internal link from the drop-down menu if you wish to redirect members to any page from the application.
Also, add an image to the links for better visibility or to guide your members better.
Note: You can either add an external link or an internal link in this field. If you choose to add both, only an external link will be shown on the app side.
If not, you can tick the boxes from the list view of Locations to make these locations visible on the member’s screen.
On a location, you can also create an item and select the Gallery content type to display images, videos, or slideshows. Galleries allow you to present content in a visually engaging way, with options to crop images, apply filters, and organize multiple items. If you want to learn more about how to add, customize, and manage galleries, click the following link:
https://help.loialcard.com/en/articles/12356001-gallery-video-feature
Where will the added location appear on the member’s screen?
If you have ticked the “in the map” button while adding the location, the members will be able to view it in the following grid.
Without the selection of any location, the by default set longitudes and latitude locations appear on the map grid
Upon clicking the option, members will be able to access the location details as shown below.
Now, by clicking the crosshair, members will be able to locate the location on the map according to the details you provided. For the info icon, members can press the button to get more information.
Also, the locations will appear on the List of Locations menu if it was selected earlier. By pressing the Locations tab on the main screen, members will be able to access the list of locations. Further, they can narrow down the search by typing a few letters. The shortlisted location will appear as below.
