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2024 Q1 Interactive Map Release Notes

Updated: Andy at Concept3D Edited:

March 31, 2024

New Option to Better Support Custom UIs

Query parameter for custom marker displays: We’ve updated our map to allow for a more customizable display. Customers can embed Concept3D maps with non-clickable marker pop-ups using a simple query parameter. This will allow customers with more developer resources or custom mobile apps to implement custom marker displays without creating the entire interface from scratch.

Our Query Strings help article has been updated with the new parameter and example URL, check that out here!

 

Enhanced Asset Management with Amazon S3

Our CMS now seamlessly integrates with Amazon S3 for asset (media, images, panoramas, etc) storage. This provides a more stable architecture, cost savings, and performance updates.

 

Geolocation Added to Default Embed Code

Enhancements have been made to the map default embed code, allowing the inclusion of the allow="geolocation" attribute within the iframe code. Now when embedding maps, users can opt to enable geolocation functionality to provide a better interactive experience.

Example Embed Code:

<iframe id="map_frame" width="100%" height="100%" src="https://map.concept3d.com/?id=1216" title="Concept3D University" scrolling="no" allow="geolocation" style="border:0px solid #fff; margin:0; padding:0;"></iframe>

 

General Transit Feed Specification Update

GTFS is a standard format for public transportation schedules and associated geographic information. Think of GTFS as a common language that transit agencies use to publish their transit data, like bus and train schedules, routes, and stop locations.

Concept3D’s integration needed some updates to ensure it would work with a wider range of transit providers implementations.

 

Better Notification for Wayfinding when Routes Cannot be Found

We've improved the wayfinding experience in our maps by ensuring that routes are correctly displayed when markers are placed far from established nodes. The system will now prompt with a "no routes given" message before suggesting alternative map directions, providing a seamless navigation experience.

 

Enhancements to Google Analytics Tracking

  • New "Category View" event in Google Analytics: To provide more comprehensive tracking capabilities. This feature enables the recording of category views even when visitors arrive directly at a category via a URL. 
  • We have refined the "Open Directions" event in GA4 to capture the actual name of individual locations. This update ensures that analqytics reflect more accurate location data when users interact with the Directions feature.

     

Accessibility Enhancements

  • Accessibility Scan Compliance: We've conducted thorough accessibility scans on map interfaces using Axe tools, ensuring that all features, including the main map page, pop-ups, balloon and sidebar locations, directions, and tour sidebars comply with accessibility standards.
  • Enhanced Accessibility Auditing with @axe-core/react: We have integrated @axe-core/react into our Atlas Frontend to boost our commitment to accessibility. This addition helps us automate accessibility checks, ensuring feedback is readily available to maintain our standards for all users.

 

February 12, 2024

New Features: 
Connected Driving & Walking Directions 

Wayfinding 2.0  has been updated to streamline the experience of getting driving and walking directions in the same experience. 

Now, when getting driving directions, if the client’s map is set up with adequate parking nodes, the system will identify the closest parking lot to the end location and include that in the route directions. From the parking lot, walking directions will be provided to the final destination. 

Example driving directions route including parking step

New parking node identifying the closest parking lot to end location

 

Orientation Display on Mobile Blue Dot

In order to better understand what direction a user is moving when viewing the map on mobile, we have added an orientation layer to the blue dot. This will move with the user as they spin their device, showing what direction they are pointing. This should improve the mobile navigation experience. 

Blue dot with orientation view on both Google (left) and OSM (right) map types

 

API Documentation Enhancements

Concept3D’s Swagger documentation for the interactive map has been updated to include better descriptions of the different API calls and properties. The API documentation can be found at https://api.concept3d.com/documentation/. An API key is needed to interact with the API. We expect to continue to improve our resources for customers utilizing our API. 

 

Analytics Native Bridge for Mobile Applications

In order to better support our Enterprise customers doing more in depth mobile application development, we have implemented a Native Bridge to pass through our Google Analytics events to the mobile app providers. These app providers can use this usage data along with their data from other areas in the mobile application to provide a full picture of the mobile application user experience. 

For more information on this, contact your Client Success Manager today!

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