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Displaying a DataMiner map in a web browser

  1. Open a web browser.

  2. Enter the map’s address in the address bar:

    http://[DMA]/maps/map.aspx?config=[configuration file]

  3. Press ENTER.

Tip

See also: Switching map configurations by means of JavaScript

Note

You can override the initial center latitude and longitude defined in the map configuration using the "lat" and "long" URL arguments.

Examples:

  • To display a DataMiner map using the settings specified in a configuration file named mymap.xml, enter the following address in the address bar of your web browser:

    http://MyDma/maps/map.aspx?config=mymap

  • To display a map using the settings specified in a configuration file named ExampleConfig.xml, but with a custom center latitude and longitude:

    http://MyDma/maps/map.aspx?config=ExampleConfig&lat=42&long=12.30

Displaying a DataMiner Map in a Visio file

  1. In a Microsoft Visio file, draw the shape in which you want the DataMiner map to be displayed.

  2. Add a shape data item of type Link to the shape, and set its value to:

    #http://[DMA]/maps/map.aspx?config=[configuration file]
Note

The # character in front of the address will make sure the DataMiner Map is displayed inside the shape you have drawn. If you do not type the # character in front of the address, the DataMiner Map will be displayed in a new web browser window when you click the shape.

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