Locations Application

Locations Application

Last updated 03.09.24

The Locations Application is a simplified view of the Directory Application only showing the locations data. It is a database of location information built into Atlas. This information is automatically pulled into the Location Employees Widget, Location Map Widget, Location Special Hours Widget and Location Cards Widget. 
 
Any changes in the Directory Application will propagate through the website automatically. 

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How to access the Locations Application

From the Atlas Kentico main dashboard open the Application List by clicking on the white sun icon on orange on the upper left. From here, shortcut to the Locations application by typing “Locations” in the search applications field. Click on “Locations” to open application.

Atlas Widgets that Display Locations Data


 Location Employees Widget 
The Location Employees Widget functions only on the Locations Details page type. It displays the employee’s photos and names in rows. The employees displayed are governed by the locations to which they are assigned. If the employee is assigned to more than one location, they can appear on more than one page in the website. Working with the widget first requires adding this data to the Directory Application. 
 
Location Map Widget 
The Location Map widget automatically displays map data entered into the directory database onto an interactive, responsive Open Street map. Clickable pins open popup windows containing location detail information. The standard map will automatically resize to fill the space available within a grid, accordion or tab. 
 
The map data can be styled to appear in different visuals including a standard map, a standard map with a text table below or a series of individual cards with or without a location photo. 

Location Cards Widget 
The Location Cards Widget automatically displays map data as individual cards with or without a location photo. This widget allows the user to display a single location that is entered in the Directory Application. The information is displayed in the visual form of a card. This location card will provide a photo, address, phone number and the directions link along with the option to display the location details link. Because it dynamically pulls information from the Locations Application it is a great way to feature one location.  
 
Location Special Hours Widget 
The Location Special Hours widget allows content editors to create expandable accordion panels containing detailed information for one or more locations. This includes opening and closing times by day, additional explanatory text and the contact phone number.  

Special hours information is added to the location in the Directory Application. Any location with special hours added will appear in an accordion panel automatically. 

Adding Location Data

Location data appears in the Location Employees Widget, Location Map Widget, and Location Cards Widget. 

  1. Click on “New Location” 
  2. Enter Location data. Note that the two key properties for connecting to the live map are the Location Name and the Latitude and Longitude. Additional data can be added as needed.  

Locations Application Properties

PROPERTYDESCRIPTION
Set as Default LocationCheck if true. This will automatically pin the default location to the top of the locations list in the Location Map Widget.
Name (Required)Location name which will appear on all map instances
Street AddressText entry
CityText entry
StateText entry
CountryText entry
Zip CodeNumerical entry
PhoneNumerical entry
Toll FreeNumerical entry
FaxNumerical entry
EmailText entry
ServicesChecklist generated by Widgets Application. Check services for this individual location.
Featured EmployeesList automatically generated by employee data section of Directory application
Latitude (Required)GPS coordinate required for map pin positioning
Longitude (Required)GPS coordinate required for map pin positioning
HoursFlexible text area for hours information. Light HTML required for styling.
DescriptionFlexible text area for additional information such as fax number. Light HTML required for styling.
Image1Recommended size 320x160 pixels image stored in media library
Image1 TitleTooltip type text which appears on image hover
Image1 DescriptionText describing details of an image to provide more complete information
Image1 Alt TextThe purpose of alt text is to describe visual elements to users who can’t see them, either because the image failed to load or because they are using a screen reader.
Image2Recommended size 320x160 pixels image stored in media library
Image2 TitleTooltip type text which appears on image hover
Image2 DescriptionText describing details of an image to provide more complete information
Image2 Alt TextThe purpose of alt text is to describe visual elements to users who can’t see them, either because the image failed to load or because they are using a screen reader.
OrderUsed for ordering the location and accepts 1 or 0 numeric value. If you enter 1, then that location would always appear on top of the list on live site page.
E-Commerce LocationFor ATLAS ecommerce platform users only - This is used by E-comm/ Marketplace team to have the Store Location displayed for Retailers on E-comm platform.
ERP IDFor ATLAS ecommerce platform users only - This is used by E-comm/ Marketplace team to have the Store Location displayed for Retailers on E-comm platform. They track it by ERP ID.
Specialty Hours(Data displayed in Specialty Hours Widget) Check box for additional entry fields to be displayed
Provide DetailsAny additional descriptive text needed. Will appear on the page in the Specialty Hours Widget.
Monday - Sunday HoursCheck selection:
  • Closed (default - uncheck for more options)
  • TBD 
  • Or select specific opening and closing hours 

Example

The Locations information is automatically displayed in the Location Map Widget. Explore many more transformations of the Location Map Widget here.