Configuration Details - Renderers

Context

A Renderer is required to provide base maps and map services for embedded Network Spatial Service maps. Standard renderer options include:
  • SAP Visual Business
    • Provides simple map services and HERE base maps
    • Usage license is included in AIN license
  • Mapbox
    • Provides comprehensive set of map services (for example, Search, Places, Traffic), pre-built map styles and map edit functions
    • Requires a separate Mapbox license

Procedure

  1. Click on the Configure Network Maps tile.
  2. Navigate to the Renderers tab.
  3. Click on the Create button. A Draft Unnamed renderer appears in the Details section.
  4. In the Details section, fill in the following fields:
    Field name Description
    Name Enter a name for the Renderer.
    Description Enter a description for the Renderer. Include relevant details to distinguish it from other renderers (for example, the Mapbox style used).
    API key Enter API Key
    URL

    Enter Renderer URL.

    This will be dependent on the renderer type and Host Name:
    • SAP Visual Business: <Hostname>/nsc/map/vb/
    • Mapbox: <Hostname>/nsc/map/
    Default Center Latitude Enter the default latitude that the map will center on if there is no Bounding Box defined (see Configuration Details - Renderers for Bounding Box details).
    Default Center Longitude Enter the default longitude that the map will center on if there is no Bounding Box defined (see Configuration Details - Scenarios for Bounding Box details).
    Default Zoom Level Enter the default zoom level that the map will open at if there is no Bounding Box padding defined (see Configuration Details - Scenarios for Bounding Box padding details). These settings depend on the configured renderer:
    • SAP Visual Business: 1 (the World) - 20 (25 meters)
    • Mapbox: Settings can be found hereInformation published on non-SAP site
    Default Style Enter map style.
  5. Choose Create. The renderer is created and added to the list of renderers.
  6. To view or change details about a renderer, choose the renderer in the list or use the Search field to find it. The Details section displays the selected renderer which can be edited or deleted by pressing the Edit or Delete button.
  7. Press Save to save any changes or Cancel to exit without saving changes.

Results

The renderer is created or saved.