How Can I Make the Scheduler Pin Map More Intuitive?

Scheduler
#1

Hey everyone!

I’ve been diving into the Scheduler tool on DHTMLX lately and came across something that’s been on my mind. I noticed that while the Scheduler is super handy for organizing events, the pin map feature feels a bit tricky to navigate at times. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has encountered this and what you all think might help improve the experience.

When I first tried using the pin map, I was excited about the possibility of visualizing where my events were happening. It’s great to see locations on a map, but I found myself confused by how to place pins accurately and how to retrieve information about each location. The user interface seems to have a lot going on, and sometimes it feels overwhelming. I think making the pinning process a bit more straightforward could really enhance the overall experience for users like me.

One idea I had is to incorporate a more guided approach when placing pins on the map. For example, maybe there could be a step-by-step tutorial or a tooltip that appears when a user hovers over the map. This could offer quick tips on how to drop pins effectively and manage them afterward. I believe that this would not only help newcomers but also make seasoned users feel more confident in utilizing the feature.

Another suggestion is to include a filter option that allows users to see different categories of events visually represented on the map. If I’m planning a community event, for instance, it would be beneficial to filter for only those specific events. This way, I could quickly identify the locations of similar events and strategize accordingly. It could even inspire users to think creatively about how to cluster their events in certain areas.

I was also inspired by the idea of integrating colors or icons to distinguish between different types of events or statuses directly on the pin map. web-based map location pinning refers to the ability to place markers on an online map, allowing users to visualize specific locations tied to their events. Visual cues can significantly enhance user interaction, making it easier to scan the map and find what I need without clicking through numerous details.

Moreover, it would be awesome to see an option that allows users to group pins by distance or type, helping to manage multiple events efficiently. For someone who organizes events regularly, having a way to view them all in one glance would save a ton of time.

What do you all think? Have you faced similar challenges with the Scheduler’s pin map? I’m really eager to hear your thoughts and any suggestions you might have to improve this aspect of the tool. Let’s brainstorm some ideas together! Looking forward to your responses!

#2

Hello @NikolajLucia,

Regarding this point:

One idea I had is to incorporate a more guided approach when placing pins on the map. For example, maybe there could be a step-by-step tutorial or a tooltip that appears when a user hovers over the map.

That’s possible with message method, by creating popups with any information that you want to share with the end user, like follows:

scheduler.message("This is Map view"); 
scheduler.message("You can use it in different ways");

Regarding this point:

Another suggestion is to include a filter option that allows users to see different categories of events visually represented on the map. If I’m planning a community event, for instance, it would be beneficial to filter for only those specific events. This way, I could quickly identify the locations of similar events and strategize accordingly. It could even inspire users to think creatively about how to cluster their events in certain areas.

There is a filtering feature in all scheduler views:
https://docs.dhtmlx.com/scheduler/filtering.html

So you can filter events like follows:

scheduler.filter_map= function(id, event){
	if(event.id == 278)
		return false; // event will be filtered (not rendered)
		//or
		return true; // event will be rendered
}

Regarding this point:

I was also inspired by the idea of integrating colors or icons to distinguish between different types of events or statuses directly on the pin map.

There is a possibility to customize markers, you can read about it by the following link:
https://docs.dhtmlx.com/scheduler/map_view.html#customizingmarkers

Regarding this point:

Moreover, it would be awesome to see an option that allows users to group pins by distance or type, helping to manage multiple events efficiently. For someone who organizes events regularly, having a way to view them all in one glance would save a ton of time.

Yes, it looks like sorting may be a good feature for map view, I will send this request to the dev team, and they will consider it for future versions(unfortunately there is no any ETA).

Kind regards,