Configuring how links are plotted on maps

Links are configured in the same way as entities, except that you cannot plot links by using a linked entity to provide the geocode data.

About this task

Coordinates can be added to links from:
  • Coordinate fields stored in the link.
  • A geocoding database.
  • Geocoding defined in the mapping application.

Procedure

To configure how links are plotted on maps:
  1. Click the Links as Points tab to display the Links as Points page. All of the link types available in the database are displayed.
  2. Select the link types that you want to plot.
  3. If you need to define the source of the geocoding data, click the link type and then select:
    • Location Fields - If your coordinates are stored in a link, and then select the fields that provide the x and y coordinates.
    • Geocoding Fields - If your coordinates are provided by a geocoding database, and then select the fields in the entity or link that match the records to the geocoding database.
  4. Click Plot Style to configure the display of links as icons or points, and to select a labeling scheme. See Changing the display of map items.
  5. If you need to send more data to the map, click Extra Fields to select the required fields. See Sending extra data to the mapping application.