Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding Custom Markers

Zone biCoders and all other baseline biCoders have unique serial numbers that allow them to appear on BaseManager maps. However, you may need to show items on your map that do not have baseline serial numbers. For these items, you can create custom markers to represent equipment, infrastructure, or other field assets that aren't directly connected to the wirepath.

Creating Your First Custom Marker

1. Open BaseManager and navigate to the Current Controller View.

2. Click Edit to enter edit mode.

3. Scroll down to the Markers section until you find Custom Markers.

4. Select Create a Custom Marker.

5. Enter a label for your marker. Use a short, descriptive code that identifies the item (for example, "RC" for a rain catchment tank).

6. Pick a color for the marker to help visually distinguish it from other markers on the map.

7. Add a description of the item. This should provide details about what the marker represents (for example, "rain catchment tank").

8. Enter any relevant information in the Notes field. Notes are beneficial for recording any information you want to know about the item in the field, such as maintenance dates, service history, or other important details (for example, when the tank was last serviced).

Placing the Custom Marker on the Map

1. Click the plus sign to begin placing the marker.

2. Click on the map at the location where you want your custom marker to appear.

3. Once you're satisfied with the placement, press Save.

Viewing Custom Marker Information

Custom markers function differently from zone markers. While zone markers can be clicked for manual operations and testing, custom markers cannot be operated because they aren't connected to the wirepath. However, you can still access important information about them.

When you click on a custom marker, you cannot operate it, but you can view all the information you entered during creation, including the description and notes. For example, clicking on a rain catchment marker will display the size of the catchment and the notes about when it was last serviced.

Adding Additional Custom Markers with URLs

1. Create another custom marker by selecting Create a Custom Marker again.

2. Enter a label for the new marker (for example, "RP" for a reduced pressure assembly).

3. Choose a color, or use the default black color if preferred.

4. Add a description of the equipment (for example, "3 inch FEBCO reduce pressure assembly").

5. In the appropriate field, add a URL for relevant resources such as the manufacturer's parts catalog.

6. Enter any additional information in the Notes field.

7. Click the plus sign to add the icon to the map.

8. Click on the map where you want to place the marker.

9. Press Save to finalize the placement.

After saving the map, the custom marker becomes clickable. When you click on a marker that includes a URL, you can access the clickable link that takes you directly to the manufacturer's repair parts catalog or other web resources you've specified.

Video Walkthrough

Video originally published June 2020.

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