1. Using Core Application
  2. Custom Map Layers

Custom Map Layers

Map layers can display routes and resource locations, and demographic information such as population density, and the locations of gas stations, pipelines, and other geographical entities.


This screenshot shows the layers on a map. Layers can include routes and resource locations, as well as demographic information such as population density, and the locations of gas stations, pipelines, and other geographical entities. Each layer is represented by a color-coded circle, which depicts a location; a blue line, which depicts a route; or a colored shape, which depicts demographic information.
The following maps display custom map layers:

  • Team

  • Activity list

  • Activity details

On the map, clicking the

This figure shows the map-layer icon, which looks like a stack of white paper within a blue circle. icon opens the list of all layers configured in the application.

Selecting a layer from the list adds the items contained in the layer to the map. You can select multiple layers to display their combined data. Deselecting a layer in the list removes its content from the map.

Note: Only the layers that are set as Active are shown here.

Create an activity or a service request

You can create an activity or service request from a map layer and include the asset details and GPS location. In addition, you can interact with the asset directly and obtain historical and/or IoT data. The application can capture the correct location and asset properties automatically, if configured. As a mobile worker or a dispatcher, you can open a plug-in or custom form from the map layer hint for a specific asset. Custom map layers are available for route and team maps within Core Application and in the installed iOS and Android apps.