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How do I create a map of my trade area?
Our My Maps feature allows you to easily communicate geographic areas to us using a familiar Google Maps interface.
- Click on Mapping Services
- Scroll to the bottom and click on My Maps.
- Your options are New Map or Import.
- If you have a 'XGIS' file that was created using our site or if you have a Google Map that contains your desired area, there's no need to redraw your area.
- If you have a 'XGIS' file, select the XGIS file on your system and click the 'Import' button. Creating a ‘XGIS’ file is explained under ‘Export’ below.
- If you have a Google Map, paste the link to your Google Map next to the 'Link to Map' and click the 'Upload' button. Please note: At this time, only areas are imported (no points or lines).
- If you would like to create a map, click on New Map
- Enter a name for your map
- Enter an address in the search box at the lower-left corner of the map to zoom to your area on interest. You can also use the Zoom-in, Zoom-out, and Pan (arrow) buttons to adjust the map for your needs.
- Once focused on your desired area, click on the Draw Area button to the left. The mouse pointer will change to a cross-hair symbol.
- Using this tool, click on the map along the border of your desired area. Clicking on the starting point or double-clicking will close the area.
- You will now see 'Area 1' listed in the My Areas list box. (Note that each map can have as many areas as you wish).
- To rename the area, click on the name of the area My Areas list box and hit the Rename button.
- To edit any area you have created, simply click on the name of the area in the 'My Areas' list. The nodes of the area will now be displayed on the map. To move a node, simply click and drag the node to the new location.
- When your area(s) are complete, click on the Save button.
- You will then see a list of all the maps you've created. Next to each map are four options:
- Request - This option will send a copy of your map to our mapping staff. Select one or more of the four options that best describe your request (Delivery Map, POS Street Data, POS Customer Data, Misc. Request) and click the continue button. Complete the information on the 'Submit Request' page and click the submit button. Please note that this request does not constitute an order. Our staff will contact you regarding your request before proceeding with your project.
- Delete - Permanently removes the map
- Copy - Creates a copy of the map
- Export - Creates a 'XGIS' file that can be downloaded for archiving, emailing to clients, etc. This format is unique to the American Clearinghouse web site.
