Map Creation and Editing

Use the Advanced Map Editor to build, edit, save, and upload larger or more detailed cemetery maps.

Getting Started

From the dashboard, choose Design / Edit Maps.

Access Required: You must have Master permissions to access this feature.

Open the Advanced Editor

If this is your first time visiting the map page, there may not be a map to display yet. You will still see the menu options.

Click Advanced Editor from the menu to continue.

Download the Map Editor

The Advanced Map Editor is a Windows application. If you have already installed it, you can skip the download and installation steps.

Click the download link on the Advanced Editor page and review the instructions before installing.

Installing the Software

• Download and open the ZIP file.
• Double-click the application to begin installation.
• Accept any security prompts by clicking Run.
• If Windows says it protected your PC, click More info, then Run anyway.
• Follow the installer steps: Next, Install, then Finish.
• The application icon will appear on your desktop.

Launch the application by double-clicking the desktop icon, then click Map Editor to begin.

Creating Your Map

Start with a blank canvas. Use Edit > Maximum to define the number of rows and columns for your map.

These values can be adjusted later, so begin with a reasonable estimate and refine as needed.

Adding Graves

• Single Entry: Use Assign > Usable Lot or press F4, then enter identifiers such as Section, Lot, and Grave.
• Batch Entry: Configure a grid area and assign multiple graves using F9.
• Auto-Increment: Assign graves sequentially using preset values and F9.

Additional Map Tools

• Zoom: Adjust the display using the Zoom menu.
• Roads / Paths: Highlight cells and press F5.
• Clear Area: Use F3 to reset selected cells.
• Resize Canvas: Use the Trim options in the Edit menu.
• Insert or delete rows and columns from the Edit menu.

Saving Your Work

Save frequently using Map > Save to Local Hard Drive. This allows you to reopen your saved map file later if you need to continue editing.

Uploading Your Map

When your map is ready, upload it to your online account using Map > Export Map Data to Online Application.

• Log in with your Crypt Keeper Online credentials.
• Select the correct cemetery.
• Locate the exported map file.
• Click Upload and wait for confirmation.

Editing an Existing Map

To modify an existing map, use Map > Import Map Data from Online Application, select your cemetery, and load the map data into the editor.

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