Interfaces

This collection of articles discusses creating and editing Interfaces using the new Interface Builder

33 articles in this collection
Written by Michael Fatica, Bryan Nye, and Brenda Moe

Introduction to the Interface Builder

This article covers the MetaLocator Interface Builder which allows you to create interfaces using a point-and-click user interface.

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Using the AutoFind feature

Leverage nearby results as the initial state of the Interface

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Branding your Interface with the Interface Builder

Modify icons, buttons, colors and styles using the Interface Builder

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Creating a product finder

Product finders show locations that stock a specific product or product category

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Field Templates

Add logic and custom HTML output at the field level using field templates

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Customizing the Search Form

Add and remove fields to the search, control labels and required fields

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Distance display and units

MetaLocator can display distance in KM and Miles and in custom formats

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

The radius dropdown

Using the radius search option

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Controlling the map marker popup

Understanding behavior options and the map marker popup window content.

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Live Search

Live search updates the map as the user makes changes to the map and search form

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Interstitial Search

Interstitial search options are required inputs before the search is displayed.

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Options for Buy Online

There are many options for online results in your locator. These results are commonly online retailers who sell or service your products

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Redirecting users based on search results

MetaLocator can redirect users to a link in your results automatically

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Results ordering and sorting levels

Sort results by any field including name or custom fields

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Grouping results

Results can be grouped on a specific field in the interface builder

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Bind to Domain

MetaLocator can output a content security policy preventing embed of your Interface on other Websites

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Custom CSS

Pro and higher users can provide custom CSS

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Best practices for phone numbers in results

Ensure phone numbers are properly formatted and trackable in results.

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Map Settings

Map Marker Icons

How to set the map marker icons for the map pins, individual results and categories

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Map Zoom and Position Settings

Zoom and position the map as needed using map settings.

Written by Brenda Moe
Updated over a week ago

Using the Marker Clustering option

Marker clustering groups map markers together for a more organized look

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Toggle interface Map

Showing and hiding the map

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Adding a marker legend

Marker legends help users understand what custom icons mean

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Creating Numbered Map Markers

Create maps with numbered markers to help users identify results

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Creating your own custom icons

Pro and higher users can specify an image as a custom map marker

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Managing Interfaces

Interface Templates

Interfaces can be marked as templates for re-use

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Interface locking

When interfaces are accessed by multiple users, interface locking helps prevent conflicts

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Reverting an Interface to a previous version

Changes to an Interface can be undone

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago

Importing and Export interface settings

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Copy your Interface for backup or experimentation

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Fonts

Adding Adobe Fonts To Your Locator

Written by Brenda Moe
Updated over a week ago

Using Google fonts with MetaLocator

Written by Bryan Nye
Updated over a week ago

Adding Custom fonts to the Interface Builder

Pro and higher accounts can add custom CSS and JavaScript to support custom fonts

Written by Michael Fatica
Updated over a week ago