Creating maps - Security Center 5.11

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.11
Product
Security Center
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Version
5.11
Language
English
Last updated
2024-07-05

A map entity is a two-dimensional diagram that enables you to interact with your security equipment, while providing a reference to their physical locations and statuses. You create maps using the Map designer task.

Before you begin

All maps must be attached to an area in Security Center. The area and its map form a single entity. It is best practice to define your area hierarchy before attaching the maps.

What you should know

A map is composed of a static background image with various information layered on top, called map objects. Security Desk users can control the amount of information they see on a map by showing or hiding any of these layers (map objects).

Maps can be created from the Area view task or the Map designer task. Creating a map from the Area view automatically attaches that map to the selected area.

Procedure

  1. From the Config Tool homepage, open the Area view task.
  2. In the entity tree, select an area for the map.
  3. Click the Identity tab, and click Create map.
    The Map designer task opens.
  4. Select one of the following methods to create your map background.
  5. Configure the default map view and other presets.
  6. Configure the default information to display when someone opens this map.
  7. Click Apply.

After you finish

Add map objects to your map.
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