A photo marker is one of the point types you can add to a map layer. The other options are covered in another video.
Available on Mobile and Desktop
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You can add points to map layers on both records and tasks.
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Everything in this article works the same way on both mobile and desktop.
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Creating a Point
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Select the blue plus icon to see the list of map layer tools.
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Select Point to place your point manually, or My location to place it where you currently are.
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Place your point on the map, then select Done.
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The sidebar opens automatically, ready for you to add your details.
Labelling Your Point
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Under label, type a label or name for your point.
- Select Done.
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Choosing the Photo Marker and Its Size
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Under Point type, select the photo icon.
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Under Size, select Small, Default or Large.
Pro Tip: A photo marker is useful for monitoring crop change over time, or adding hazard photos to your hazard map.
Adding Photos
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Under Attachments, select the gallery or camera icon.
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Choose or take one or more photos, then select Done.
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Your photos appear under Attachments, and your marker on the map now shows a photo.
NOTE: You can also select the paperclip icon to add other files as attachments such as videos and pdfs.
Setting the Cover Photo
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Long press the photo you want to use as the cover.
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The marker on your map updates to show that photo.
Adding a Description and Date
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Click on one of the Attachments.
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In the Edit attachment panel, you can add a description and date.
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Select Save.
NOTE: You can add a different description and date to each attachment if you wish.
Pro Tip: This is really useful for tracking crop progress and growth over time.
Choosing a Background Colour
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Under Colour, choose a background colour for your photo marker.
NOTE: There are five colours to choose from or for a larger selection, select Custom.
Saving Your Photo Marker
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When you are happy, select Save.
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Select Continue drawing to add more to your map layer, or Finished drawing to return to your record or task.
NOTE: Your photo marker now appears on your map layer. If it has attachments, a paperclip shows in the bottom left corner.
Extra Info
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Add new photos to the same marker over time to build a visual record of how a crop is progressing.
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Use the description and date on each photo to keep track of what changed and when.