Map Creation and Editing
Basic Browser Version
Welcome!
This tutorial walks you through creating a cemetery map from scratch using the browser-based editor.
If this is your first time building a map, you're in the right place.
Step 1: Open the Map Editor
From your dashboard, click Design / Edit Maps.
Step 2: Choose Your Cemetery
Select a cemetery from the dropdown and click Retrieve.
A blank map is normal if you're just starting.
Step 3: Create Your Map Canvas
Click Configuration to define your map size (rows and columns).
Tip: Start small and expand later. This makes building your map easier.
Important:
Reducing map size may remove layout data, but it does NOT delete your cemetery records.
Step 4: Start Building
Your map will appear as a grid of green cells (unused spaces).
Click a cell to begin assigning data.
Step 5: Set Space Type
Options:
Unused (green), Road/Path (black), Grave (white with identifiers)
Step 6: Enter Identifiers
Enter Section, Lot, and Grave.
These must match your database records for automatic color coding.
Map Color Guide
Red – Interred, when a date of interment exists.
Yellow – Reserved, when an interred name exists but no interment date exists.
Blue – Purchased, when purchaser and purchase date exist but no interment date exists.
White – Grave space without matching occupied or reserved data.
Green – Unused map space.
Adding Roads or Paths
Select a space, choose Road/Path, then save.
Large Map Tip:
Building large maps in the browser can take time. For bigger projects, consider using the Desktop or Advanced Map Editor.
Final Example
Below is an example of a completed map with matching data.
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