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Add Custom Map Layers

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Custom Map Layers allow fleets to upload and manage their own spatial data in Fleet View maps so they can see vehicles and assets in the context of proprietary infrastructure, boundaries, and other map overlays.

Overview

Custom Map Layers help enterprise fleets add operational context to Fleet View, especially in off-map environments such as private roads, utility grids, well pads, and jurisdiction boundaries.

Key capabilities include:

  • GeoJSON upload: Fleet Admins can upload GeoJSON files as custom map layers from Admin settings.
  • Layer configuration: Admins can set a layer name, colour, opacity, and tooltip field for each uploaded layer.
  • Fleet View access: Uploaded layers appear in Fleet View under the Custom section in map controls, where users can turn them on or off.
  • Feature details: Users can interact with map features to view additional details in the context menu. 
  • Saved visibility: Layer toggle state persists per user across sessions.
  • Set up permissions: Users can be given permissions for viewing and editing custom map layers

Creating a custom map layer

To create a custom map layer:

Make sure that the fleet user has the desired permission selected under Fleet Users > Roles & Permissions from the Fleet Admin Dashboard.

  1. Log in to the Fleet Dashboard and click the Admin icon.

  2. Go to Fleet View > Custom Map Layers. Click Edit. 

  3. Click Add map layer. 

  4. Upload the .geojson file using the file picker by clicking Select File or drag-and-drop area. 

  5. In the Layer name field, enter a name for the layer.
  6. Select a Colour for the layer.
  7. Set the Opacity for the layer.
  8. Choose a Tooltip field so users can view relevant details on the map.

  9. Click Upload to save the layer. 

  10. Once the file begins its upload to the Motive Fleet Dashboard, it will display a status of Processing. 

  11. Once the upload is complete, it shows Active status. 

Editing or removing a custom map layer in Fleet View

To edit or delete a custom map layer:

  1. Log in to the Fleet Dashboard as a Fleet Admin.
  2. Go to Fleet View > Custom Map Layers.

  3. Click Edit. 

  4. Go to the desired layer and modify Layer name field, Colour, Opacity for the layer or the Tooltip field as needed. Tooltip can be selected from the dropdown menu.
  5. To delete a custom layer, click the X icon.

  6. Click Save to save the changes. 

Viewing a custom map layer in Fleet View

After a custom map layer is uploaded, fleet users can view it in Fleet View on the Fleet Dashboard.

To view a custom map layer:

  1. Open Fleet View in the Fleet Dashboard.

  2. Open the map controls panel. 

  3. Go to the Custom section.

  4. Turn the custom layer on by clicking it. 

  5. The relevant areas on the map are highlighted.  

  6. Zoom in or hover over a feature on the map to view its details in the context menu or side drawer. Tooltips are customisable when setting up the custom map layer. 

The layer visibility setting is saved per user, so the layer can remain enabled when the user returns to Fleet View later.


 

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