MetaLocator

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

Introduction to the Interface Builder

Leverage nearby results as the initial state of the Interface

Using the AutoFind feature

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

Branding your Interface with the Interface Builder

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

Creating a product finder

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

Field Templates

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

Customizing the Search Form

Use category images to add visual appeal to your category search form and results display

Category images in Search

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

Distance display and units

The radius dropdown

Understanding behavior options and the map marker popup window content.

Controlling the map marker popup

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

Live Search

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

Interstitial Search

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

Options for Buy Online

MetaLocator can redirect users to a link in your results automatically

Redirecting users based on search results

Sort results by any field including name or custom fields

Results ordering and sorting levels

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

Grouping results

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

Bind to Domain

Pro and higher users can provide custom CSS

Custom CSS

Ensure phone numbers are properly formatted and trackable in results.

Best practices for phone numbers in results

Printing the Locator

Get directions from the users location to the result

Get Directions

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

Interfaces

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

Map Marker Icons

Zoom and position the map as needed using map settings.

Map Zoom and Position Settings

Marker clustering groups map markers together for a more organized look

Using the Marker Clustering option

Toggle interface Map

Marker legends help users understand what custom icons mean

Adding a marker legend

Create maps with numbered markers to help users identify results

Creating Numbered Map Markers

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

Creating your own custom icons

Map Settings

Interfaces can be marked as templates for re-use

Interface Templates

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

Interface locking

Reverting an Interface to a previous version

Importing and Export interface settings

Copy your Interface for backup or experimentation

Managing Interfaces

Adding Adobe Fonts To Your Locator

Using Google fonts with MetaLocator

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