Outcome
You will add only necessary annotations, organize their layers, and produce a legible map at document-page size.
Navigation path
Document Wizard > Maps > Map Builder > Controls
Access
Available inside the embedded Map Builder. Some controls collapse on narrower viewports.
On this page
Before you start
Data, sources, and access to prepare
- An open map with a verified subject marker
- Approved graphics for any uploaded image or logo
Prepare these details
- Choose approved image and logo files
- Write labels before adding them
- Decide whether a shape explains an area, boundary, route, or radius
- Choose colors with enough contrast against the base map
Complete the task
- 1
Choose one tool
Map Builder > Map tools or visible controls
Select Brand Logo, Label, Upload, or Draw.
Expected result: The selected tool panel or dialog opens.
If this step does not work
Select Map tools if the tool list is collapsed.
Style labels and graphic elements for legibility without covering the subject property or important map context. - 2
Create one overlay
Selected tool panel
Complete the one add action for the intended overlay.
Expected result: The new overlay appears on the map.
If this step does not work
Delete it immediately if the source or content is wrong.
- 3
Move the overlay
Map canvas
Drag the overlay to its intended display position.
Expected result: The overlay no longer hides the subject or key road context.
If this step does not work
Use Center Map if panning has made orientation unclear.
- 4
Edit the overlay style
Overlay edit control
Apply one readable container, text, fill, or stroke style.
Expected result: The annotation remains legible against the map.
If this step does not work
Increase contrast or simplify the style when it blends into the base.
- 5
Review Layers
Map Builder toolbar > Layers
Open Layers.
Expected result: Text labels, business logos, images, and shapes are listed by type.
If this step does not work
Remove an unintended duplicate from the layers list.
- 6
Set leader-line behavior
Map Builder toolbar > Leader Lines
Choose the leader-line visibility or style needed for displaced logos.
Expected result: Logo-to-location relationships remain understandable.
If this step does not work
Return logos closer to their locations if lines cross excessively.
- 7
Choose the base style
Map Builder > Map Style
Select one base style.
Expected result: The map background changes while overlays remain visible.
If this step does not work
Return to Default or Light if roads and labels lose clarity.
Editor-control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Brand Logo | Search for a company mark or upload an approved alternative |
| Label | Add short explanatory text |
| Upload | Place an approved custom image or symbol |
| Draw | Add a rectangle, circle, polygon, or line |
| Layers | Find and manage existing overlays |
| Leader Lines | Connect displaced business logos to mapped locations |
| Map Style | Set base style, map-label visibility, and optional highway emphasis |
Troubleshooting and next steps
An overlay cannot be found.
Likely cause: It may be outside the current viewport or hidden among layers.
- Open Layers to locate the overlay type.
- Use Center Map and then reposition or remove it.
Labels are readable in the editor but not in the PDF.
Likely cause: They are too small or low-contrast at final page scale.
- Increase text size or contrast.
- Remove lower-priority labels.
- Recheck the saved map in Review & Customize.
Final verification
- The subject marker remains the strongest element
- Every annotation adds useful information
- Leader lines point clearly to their locations
- Roads and essential labels remain visible
- The map works at final page size
- No blocking warning, failed status, or unresolved validation message remains in the completed workflow.
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