Choosing the look and feel of the application

After selecting layers and tasks, you'll set the supporting details for the application such as title, links, and which map elements to display.

Two panels of Manager assist you in configuring the look and feel of your application.

The first panel presents a list of map elements that you can enable and configure for the application. Available map elements are:

The second panel allows you to set the page properties:

You can access these panels either while creating a new Web application or editing an existing application in Manager.

How to enable and configure the map elements

  1. Ensure that you are viewing the panel of Manager that enables you to include and configure Map Elements, as explained above.
  2. Check or uncheck the boxes next to any map elements you would like to enable or disable.
  3. If you want to further configure the settings for a map element, click the Settings button. A panel of options will appear for the element, which you can set to customize the way the element looks and behaves.

How to set the page properties

  1. Ensure that you are on the panel of Manager that enables you to specify Page Elements, as explained above.
  2. Enter the title text for your application.
  3. Select which theme you want to use.
  4. Add any links you want to include. First add the link text. Next add the URL. When you are finished, click the plus sign. Add any additional links. Each link is listed, and if you want to remove a link, click the 'x' next to the link.

 



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