# Placing Assets on a Map

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For a comprehensive explanation of the map function, see the chapter [-> Map](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/platform/map-and-floor/map)

There you will also find an alternative way to add assets to the map.
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You can place assets on an interactive map.

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1. Open the [-> Asset Settings](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/mandatory-base/assets/configure-an-asset) of the asset you want to place on a map
2. Click on **\[A]**

   ▷ The map opens

   ▷ Placement mode is activated
3. If the asset to be placed is a floor: Activate the switch **Asset is a floor \[B]**
4. Navigate on the map to the location where you want to place the asset
5. In the **Map \[C]**, click on the location where the asset should be placed.
6. Click on **Save \[D]** to place the asset.


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