LabMaps

Use the LabMaps feature to display on websites/kiosks which computers are being used. Students will be able to easily and efficiently find computers to use, and the utilization of lab computers will increase. It also reduces the number of student complaints since students will be able to quickly locate an available computer.

Create a New Map

1. Navigate to LabTools > LabMaps.
2. Click + Add New Map on the upper-right side of the screen.
3. Enter a name and description, then click Submit.
4. Click Please select a group to add computers to map at the top of the page in order to add a group to the map.
   • The computers within that group will now be available to click and drag into place on the map.
5. Access the map settings by clicking on the map directly.
   • Map Name—Name of the map
   • Map Description—Description of the map
   • Label—Display a computer label with the hostname, computer name, IP address, or none
   • Font Size—Font size of the labels
   • Map Width—Set the map width (800 is the default)
   • Map Height—Set the map height (450 is the default)
   • Icon Scale—Increase or decrease the icon size
   • Back Color—Select a color for the background
   • Fore Color—Select a color for the label font
   • Show OS—Check this box to display the operating system on the computer icons
   • Map Background—Upload an image background by selecting a map from the list or clicking Add New Background
   • Grid—Enable use of a grid and adjust the size. This helps the alignment of computers and will not be visible on the final map
6. Click and drag computers to the correct locations on the map.
   • Selecting a computer allows manual entry of X and Y coordinates.
   • A computer is the default icon, but square or circle icons are also available. Icons can be rotated or flipped.
7. Click Save to save your changes.
8. Click Back to Manager to return to the map list and view, edit, or delete the new map.

Download and Publish a Map

Single Map

1. Navigate to LabTools > LabMaps.
2. Click Download Viewer Template to download the MapViewerTemplate.html file.
3. Select Map, click Download Template.
   • This HTML file will display the map exactly as it was created. It can be published on its own or embedded in an iframe on an existing webpage.

Multiple Maps on a Single Display

1. Navigate to LabTools > LabMaps.
2. Click Download Carousel Viewer Template to download the MapMultiViewerTemplate.html file.
3. Select Map, click Download Template.
   • This HTML file will display the map exactly as it was created. It can be published on its own or embedded in an iframe on an existing webpage.