# map

The "Map" widget shows a map section with the assets placed on it.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Nyvwhz1kEMXcHf4HLuZ8/blobs/wNWHFiQD6Mreka7AOB3K/DDFDB14B-121F-46CB-B42D-79B42ACFA54B.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The map with several assets.</p></figcaption></figure>

The status of the displayed assets can be checked.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Attention!\
For this widget to work, the [-> location of the assets](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/documentation/assets/place-assets-on-a-map) must be set correctly.
{% endhint %}

## Configure widget

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Nyvwhz1kEMXcHf4HLuZ8/blobs/FdnBAMTMY64ct6A4EuQL/43A787EC-B055-496F-9EE3-085FFCDCA7C2.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The configuration window for the "Map" widget</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Make sure you are in the "Dashboard" menu
2. Click "Add widget"
3. Click on "View"
4. click on "Map"
5. Select the Primary Asset. The name of this asset will appear in the widget title bar **\[A]**.
6. Select an asset you want to add **\[B]**
7. Select an attribute for the asset **\[C]** \[Note: This field only appears after you have carried out the previous step]
8. &#x20;Add additional assets if necessary **\[D]**
9. Select how the assets should be displayed. **\[F]**\
   Type: Only shows that an asset is present at the corresponding location.\
   Status: Shows the status of the asset.
10. Optional: Select how much space your new widget should occupy on the dashboard **\[E]**
11. Click "Save" **\[G]**
12. The widget is displayed in the dashboard

## Operate widget

### Overview

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Nyvwhz1kEMXcHf4HLuZ8/blobs/NU0Z4KhYAneK3M2m70B0/C87F5EE2-78F2-497A-AF7F-A137FD6955C3.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

<table><thead><tr><th width="115.33333333333331"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Title</td><td>Is influenced by selecting the "Primary Asset"</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong> </td><td>Icon</td><td>Widget icon</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[C]</strong> </td><td>Assets</td><td>The assets at their geographical location</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[D]</strong></td><td>Zoom in</td><td>Zooms in on the map display</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[E]</strong></td><td>Zoom out</td><td>Zooms out on the map display</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[F]</strong></td><td>Home view</td><td>Switches to the home view</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[G]</strong></td><td>Current location</td><td>Switches to the user's current location.<br>Note: Eliona requires permission to access the user's location for this.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[H]</strong></td><td>Center assets</td><td>Displays all assets present in the widget</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Navigate in the map

#### Move map

When the mouse pointer is over the "Map" widget: Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse to move the map.

#### Tilt map

When the mouse pointer is over the "Map" widget: Hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse to tilt the map. Alternatively, you can also hold down the Ctrl key (Windows & Mac) and use the left mouse button.


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