Sync Map to Microsoft Places

Sync Map to Microsoft Places

Info
This feature is currently in Beta.
This feature allows you to sync your map from 22Miles Map Studio to Microsoft Places. 

Requirements

You and your map project need to meet the requirements below to start syncing.

Microsoft

  1. You must have a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription that includes Places core features. Supported plans may include:
    1. Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Premium
    2. Microsoft 365 or Office 365 (E1, E3, E5)
    3. Microsoft 365 or Office 365 for Education (A1, A3, A5)
    4. Microsoft 365 for frontline workers (F1, F3)
    5. Microsoft Teams Enterprise
    6. Microsoft Teams Essentials
    7. Microsoft Teams standalone
    8. See this Link for up-to-date list on Microsoft webpage.
  2. You must have the roles below to complete a syncing.
    1. Global Administrator
    2. Exchange Administrator
    3. Places Administrator
  1. You must give proper consent or authorization to complete the process.
  2. You must have appropriate resources(Building/Floors/Rooms etc) created in Microsoft Places.

22Miles Map Studio Project

  1. You must upload or complete the 3D mapping for each floor in a building.
  2. You must complete world position settings for each floor in a building.
  3. You must have valid locations in a building.
The maps will be synced by each floor as per IMDF guideline.

Getting Started

Notes
Please make sure your Map Studio project meets the above requirements to start a syncing.

Step 1 - Open 22Miles Map Studio

  1. Log into 22Miles DX Pro.
  2. Open the Map project you want to sync.
  3. Go to Integrations, choose Microsoft Places.

Step 2 - Link Your Microsoft Organization Account

Idea
You only need to complete this step for one time. Once it is linked, it will be saved and shared across in all Map Studio project in this company.
  1. Click Link Microsoft Account, you will see a Microsoft login window.
  2. Sign in with the admin account which has the roles mentioned above.
  3. Complete the consent and authorization process as guided.
  4. You will be redirected back to Map Studio once the authorization is completed.

Step 3 - Start Syncing Maps

Idea
Only the building meets the requirements above will be indicated as "Ready to Sync" and the Sync button will be enabled.
  1. Click on Sync to start the process.
  2. You will see a confirmation pop-out, click on Continue to proceed.
           
  1. Waiting for the syncing process to be completed, the result will be shown.
            

Step 4 - See your map in Microsoft Places

Now you can see and check the map in Microsoft Places.

Things to Know Before Syncing

  1. You must have appropriate resources(Building/Floors/Rooms etc) created in Microsoft Places.
  2. Map items and Places resources are matched by Names. Ensure names are exactly the same in both systems to ensure correct matching.
  3. Existing Places resources will be linked to corresponding map items.
  4. Only Locations in Directory with Names will be synced.
  5. Duplicate or unwanted Places resources may be deleted manually based on your needs.
  6. You may re-run the syncing process if you make any changes or if the process fails.
  7. Result will be displayed to indicate how many things are synced.


Resource Mapping Reference

Microsoft Places Resource

22Miles Resource

Naming

Building — The top-level container for floors.

Building — A Building in Map Studio.

 Building name as the display name.

Floor — A floor in a building.

Floor — A Floor in a building in Map Studio.

Floor name as the display name.

Conference Room — A room that can be booked.

Location in Map Studio and Space type is Room, and has matching result by name in Places.

Location name as the display name.

Restroom

Location in Map Studio and Type is Amenity and category is bathroom, restroom, washroom, or toilet.

Location name as the display name.

Unspecified

A space/location without a name.
This kind of rooms will not be synced.

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