Creating maps
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more information on creating folders and using filters, see
Organizing devices
and
Finding the
devices you want
.
Create a map view
You can use the Map task to create a graphical representation that illustrates the distribution of your
printers by placing a printer icon on a map background relative to your organization. The printer
status determines the border color of the icon that is displayed. A printer icon with a yellow border is
in a warning state; a printer icon with a red border is in an error state. For more information on using
the map feature, see
Creating maps
.
Creating maps
With MarkVision's Map task, you can create a graphical representation that illustrates the distribution
of your devices.
Creating a map
The type of map you create depends on the structure of your organization. If your organization has
one location with just a few printers, your map could be a simple line drawing or a scanned plan of
your building with icons marking the printer locations. If, however, you are responsible for many
printers in various geographies, you might create maps that correspond with the hierarchy of your
printer folders. For example, you could create a folder for the state where a group of printers are
located. Within that folder, you might create a sub folder for the city. Additional subfolders could
contain printers grouped by the building or floor number. Create a corresponding map for each folder.
Create maps using any graphics application that saves in JPEG or GIF format. You can create an
original image or develop your graphic using a scanned image like an area map or building plan.
Save the image in JPEG or GIF format. You can then select the graphic from the Map task in
MarkVision.
Using a map
1
Select
Map
from the All Tasks menu, or select a folder and click
View
Æ
Map
.
2
Select a folder.
3
Click the
Map
icon in the lower part of the window. Select the map you want to use, or click
Browse
to find the graphic you want to use.
4
Arrange the device icons on the map image to represent its location in your organization, and
then click
Apply
.
Note:
A yellow border around a device icon indicates that the device is in a warning state;
a red border indicates an error state.
