New v4 Map Channels

New v4 Map Channels

update 10/08/2011
Map Channels 'Map Place Maps' is now available for mobile phone.

"Mobile Place Maps are a quick and convenient method of providing a place map, plus the route to get there."


Map Channels Mobile Place Maps is available here: http://www.mapchannels.com/MobilePlaceMaps.aspx


The successful Map Channels has been updated once again with some more useful tools.

"Map Channels lets users easily embed maps into websites and blogs. A number of tools are available to create maps from KML, GeoRSS or spreadsheet map data. A range of features and options let you customize the map appearance to meet a range of mapping needs. "



What is New?

• Search facility is now powered by the Google Places API.
• User can define a list of localities, giving quick links to map locations.
• The footer bar can be customized by using a HTML template to show categories, layers and localities.
• An information panel can be used in addition to the info window to display detailed place information.

User Interface Improvements

• A map is provided to (optionally) set the initial map centre and zoom level.
• A preview of the feed data is displayed (useful to spot if an incorrect feed url has been supplied).
• Additional help for setting up a data feed.

Map Channels Editor (users are required to login to create a map)

Map Channels

View the v4 Demo Map (as above)
http://www.mapchannels.com/Mc4Edit.aspx?id=mc4_demo_1_1

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