Marker icons

When you add pins to your map layer, you can customise the pins by selecting a marker icon. Marker icons can be either default icons provided by District Engage, or custom markers uploaded into the site or project marker icon library.

Marker icon types

District Engage allows users to choose between the following marker icon options:

• Default marker icon: A marker icon that can be configured by colour and/or size.

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• Custom marker icon: An icon uploaded by users into a marker icon library. These icons will be available in the Custom marker icon dropdown in the Layer Builder.

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Marker icon libraries

District Engage provides two marker icon libraries where custom markers may be uploaded.

• Site marker library: Icons uploaded in the site marker icon library will be available in the Map Builder for any project.
• Project marker library: Icons uploaded in the project marker icon library will be available in the Map Builder only for that specific project.

How to find your site marker icon library

1. Click Content in the left-hand menu bar. This will show you all the content and engagement tools that apply to your site.
2. Click Maps. This provides an overview of all existing maps created on a site level.
3. Select the Marker icon tab. This is your site marker icon library.

Finding your project marker icon library

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click Project.
2. Click on a Title to open a project.
3. In the project sub-menu, under Content, click Maps. This provides an overview of all existing maps created on the project level.
4. Select the Marker icon tab. This is your project marker icon library.

Adding a marker to the marker icon library

1. Navigate either to your site or project marker icon library (see above for instructions).
2. Click + to create a new marker icon.
3. Provide a Title and Summary (optional).
4. Upload an image.
5. Click Publish. The custom marker will now be available as a marker icon option when adding pins to a map via GeoJson Builder.

Marker icon image upload restrictions

Instructions for optimal marker display:

Editing a marker icon in the library

1. Navigate either to your site or project marker icon library (see above for instructions).
2. Scroll to select the marker you want to edit, and click on the ellipsis at the end of the row. In the dropdown, click Edit.
3. When you’re finished editing, click Publish. The updated custom marker icon will now be available as an option when adding pins to a map via GeoJson Builder.

Delete a marker from the library

1. Navigate either to your site or project marker icon library (see above for instructions).
2. Scroll to select the marker you want to edit in the table, and click on the ellipsis at the end of the row. In the dropdown, click Delete.
3. A pop-up window will appear to confirm your action. Click Yes, Delete this marker icon. NB: This action cannot be undone!
4. The marker is now deleted from the library.