Exterior maps
When your guide covers multiple buildings or includes outdoor spaces, an exterior map helps visitors get around. You can create an exterior map right in the CMS using Google Maps or upload a static image.
Tip: If your facility only has one building and doesn't have any outdoor objects, you don't need to add an exterior map. Instead, you can just add your building and floor plans. For more, see Buildings.
Add an exterior map
Exterior maps let you organize your buildings and outdoor points of interest.
Bloomberg Connects uses Google Maps to make it easy for you to add an exterior map. If you'd prefer to use a static image map, reach out to your partnership manager.
Steps
In the Guide section, on the Map page, click Add Exterior Map.
- In the confirmation window that appears, click Add Map.
A preview of your map appears. This preview contains a lot more information than what visitors will see in your guide. Your guide’s map is a clean, stylized rendering that only shows essential information.
You can add your buildings or content pins to the map. For more, see Buildings and Map Pins.
Default behaviors
A few things happen automatically when you add an exterior map:
- Your map's center point, zoom level, and orientation are determined by your primary address. When you add or move pins, the map automatically adjusts to fit your pins within the default view. Visitors can zoom on their own and navigate your map with their live location.
- If your guide includes both an exterior map and building maps, the exterior map is your default map view. This allows visitors to get a high-level overview of your space before exploring specific buildings.