Mapping Programs

Use the Mapping Programs function to view and enter information about the mapping program your company uses. Several mapping programs are already set up for you.

Creating a Mapping Program

1. Click the New button, on the toolbar, to open a blank mapping program record.
2. Enter the name of the new mapping program in the Mapping Program field.
3. Enter a description of the new mapping program in the Description field.
4. Enter the path used to access the program in the Path field. You can use either a URL for an Internet website or use a conventional file path for mapping programs located on a network or a CD-ROM.
5. Enter the search variables and holding characters for the mapping program in the Address, City, State, Postal Code, Additional Info, and Holding Characters fields. The search variables define how the mapping program is built to display maps based on location information (entered in the fields at the bottom of the screen.) You should not change these variables unless the mapping website changes how it builds pages. The holding character is the special character used by the mapping program as a placeholder. For example, MapQuest and Bing use %20 to represent a space.
6. Click the Save button, on the toolbar, to save the new mapping program.

Testing a Mapping Program

1. Select a mapping program to edit from the Mapping Program field.
2. Enter an address into the Address, City, State, and Postal Code fields at the bottom of the screen.
3. Click Test.

Editing a Mapping Program

1. Select a mapping program to edit from the Mapping Program field.
2. Edit the fields as necessary.
3. Click the Save button, on the toolbar, to save any changes made to the mapping program.

Deleting a Mapping Program

1. Select a mapping program to delete from the Mapping Program field.
2. Click the Delete button, on the toolbar, to delete the selected mapping program.
3. Click Yes at the "Are you sure you want to delete selected record(s)?" prompt.