Rename the Map Title (top left) to your Congregation Name.
Tip: This imported layer is your guide. You will draw your new territories on top of this, then delete this layer at the end.
Now you will digitize the individual territories. Precision is key for accurate wall displays.
Click Add layer in the left menu. Name it "Territories".
Select the Draw a line tool (connected dots icon) and choose Add line or shape.
Trace the specific territory boundary carefully. Click to add points (nodes) at every corner and curve.
Double-click on your starting point to close the shape. It will turn into a filled polygon.
Critical Requirement: Ensure shapes meet exactly at the corners. Do not leave gaps between territories and do not overlap them.
Correct naming is essential for the automated tools to work later.
After closing a shape, a box will pop up.
Enter the name in this exact format: Number Name.
Example: 12 Riverside North
Click Save.
Naming Rules:
Do not use dashes, dots, or symbols (e.g., avoid "12 - Riverside").
Do not use the names of living people. Use neutral geographic names only.
Working with map polygons can be tricky. Read this section to avoid ruining your geometry.
⚠️ DANGER: The "Accidental Slide"
When a territory is "live" (selected), clicking and dragging anywhere inside the shape will slide the entire polygon to a new location. This often happens by mistake when trying to pan the map view.
How to Fix the "Slide":
The Best Fix (Undo): Immediately press Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). This will snap the territory back to its original position.
The Manual Fix: If you cannot Undo (e.g., you reloaded the page), you must manually drag the shape back. Zoom in closely to align your corners with the original boundary lines or neighbors.
How to Edit Shapes (Nodes):
If you need to change the shape of a territory without moving the whole thing:
Click the territory once to select it.
Hover over the white dots (nodes) on the border until your cursor changes to a pointer.
Click and drag the white dots to adjust corners.
To delete a point, right-click on the white dot.
Before exporting, ensure your map data is clean.
Check for Gaps:
Zoom in on intersections where 3 or 4 territories meet. Ensure there are no white gaps between them.
Delete the Guide Layer:
Once all territories are drawn and verified, you must remove the guide you imported in Step 1.
Locate the original "Congregation Boundary" layer in the left menu.
Click the three vertical dots next to that layer name.
Select Delete layer.
Only your specific "Territories" layer should remain before exporting.
Your map is now ready to be exported for processing.
Click the three vertical dots next to the Map Title (top of the left menu).
Select Export to KML/KMZ.
In the dropdown, select Entire map (or just your Territories layer).
Ensure the format is set to KMZ.
Click Download.
Use your newly created KMZ file with these tools to generate your map cards and wall displays.