Structure view in Map Editor

In Structure view, the contents of a map appear in a dynamic grid. You can use the Structure view to quickly make simple changes to the map.

Once you check out the map, you can perform a number of actions to a map while in Structure view, such as:

  • Add new elements
  • Add new topics
  • Add existing objects
  • Reorganize objects
Figure: Structure view with areas numbered
Structure view
Number Name Description
1 Navigation bar Use it to return to the My Assignments page, go to other functions (depending on your role), access help, or sign out.
2 Breadcrumb path Displays the map title and any context for the map.
3 Toggle for switching editors A clickable link that lets you switch between the Content view and Structure view.
4 Action buttons A set of buttons with all the allowed actions for the map.
5 Toggle for editing map or topics This toggle lets you switch between editing the structure of the map and editing the topics.
  • Edit: Use to edit the map and how objects are organized in it. It gives you access to the Map Edit column.
  • View: Use to take actions on any object in the map. It gives you access to the Actions column,.
6 Dynamic Grid All the contents of the map appear in a Dynamic Grid. You can add objects and elements here, and you can reorganize the contents of the map here as well.
7 Map Edit column / Actions column This column shows the available actions for editing objects in the map.
  • The Map Edit column appears when the toggle is set to Edit. You can use this column to edit the map.
  • The Actions column appears when the toggle is set to View. You can use this column to take actions on objects in the map, such as editing them or changing their status.
8 Side Panel Different panels appear here according to the context.

You can click on any of the panels to expand or collapse them.

  • Details icon Details panel: Shows additional information for the map such as status, assignees, and last check in date.
  • Taxonomy Terms icon Taxonomy Terms panel: Shows the taxonomy terms currently applied to the map.

Map edits in Structure view

When you check out a map and toggle the view to Edit, you can perform a number of edits to the map, such as:

  • Add an object or element
  • Remove an objects or elements
  • Move an object and element within in a map
  • Rename a map

Topic edits in Structure view

In Structure view, you can take actions on any object in the map, whether or not the map is checked out.

Note: During map edits, you must switch the toggle to View. This provides you access to the available actions for objects in the Actions column.
Figure: Structure view in read-only mode
Structure view

In the Actions column, you can take actions such as:

  • Edit an object in another tab
  • Move an object to another status
  • Modify a taxonomy term applied to an object