Shared Views

Feature Summary

The Shared Views feature in GSatTrack is a powerful collaboration tool that enables users to create and share customized map views with their team members. This feature enhances visibility, coordination, and decision-making by providing a centralized platform for visualizing and tracking assets, resources, and critical information.

Overview

Shared Views in GSatTrack allow users to customize map configurations based on their specific needs and preferences, and then share these views with other team members. This enables real-time collaboration and decision-making, as all team members can view and interact with the same map simultaneously.

How to Use

How-To: Customize a Shared View

Select the “Manage” icon in the “Navigation Menu”
Choose the “Manage Overview” gear icon
Scroll down to “Shared Views” and:
1. Select “List” to customize an existing shared view and then select the “Edit” icon
or
1. “Create New” for a new shared view.
Customize the desired settings then click “Save Changes” or “Create Shared View”

The main purpose of Shared Views is to make portal data accessible to people who don't have direct access to it.

Users can share their Shared Views by following the steps below:

Select the “Shared Views” icon in the “Navigation Menu”
Choose the “Shared View Options” icon next to the desired shared view.
Expand the “Sharing” dropdown menu first, select the data you want to share, and click on “Save Changes”.
Go back to the “Shared View Options” page and choose which way to share the view:
1. Email: Send the Shared View directly to others via email.
2. URL/Link: Generate a unique link to the Shared View that can be shared.
3. Social Media: Post the Shared View on social media platforms.
  1. Facebook
  2. Twitter
  3. LinkedIn

How-To: Collaborate in Real-Time

Two or more users may collaborate in real time by accessing the shared view simultaneously. Use the following steps to do this:

Select the “Shared Views” icon in the “Navigation Menu”
Choose the “Shared View Options” icon next to the desired shared view.
Verify the correct information is enabled in the following dropdowns:
1. Sharing
  - These sharing options make it easy for users to distribute their customized Shared Views with others who may need access to the information, without having to provide them full access to the portal..
2. Access Controls
  Shared Views come with several options and settings that help users control the ease of access to the shared material.
  - Status: Enabled/Disabled
    - This toggle determines whether the shared link will work or not.
    - Disabling the link is a quick way to stop sharing without deleting it.
  - Availability: Public/Private
    - This toggle determines if the shared view requires a password to access.
    - Setting it to private allows you to control who can see the shared view.
  - Password
    - If the shared view is set to private, visitors will need to enter this password to access it.
  - Expiration Date
    - This allows you to control how long the shared link will work.
    - It can help manage access if there are contract or subscription arrangements.
    - It prevents unlimited access to the shared data.
  - Two-way Messaging
    - If enabled, people visiting the shared view can use the messaging features (if their devices support it).
3. Map Mode
  Map Modes gives users the ability to set the default map mode for visitors, and can be either Live Mode or History Mode. If set to History Mode, the default viewing experience for Visitors will be to see the entire Date Range of Data selected by the user.
4. Map Settings
  Map Settings controls give users the ability to customize the viewing experience for their visitors, and provide control of the following options.
- Default Map Type: select from a drop-down menu of map tiles
- Fade Historic Positions by Time: displays more recent positions with less opacity, and older positions appear more transparent
- Group Positions on a Map: determines whether positions close together are grouped or displayed individually
- Remove Roads from Satellite Map: only relevant if a Satellite map tile has been selected, allows users to remove the roads from the visualization
1. Preferences
- Language: set the language of the Shared View from a drop-down menu
- Timezone: set the timezone of the shared view from a drop-down menu
- Lat/Lng Format: set the coordinate system of the Shared View from a drop-down menu
  - Decimal Degrees
  - Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
  - Degrees, Decimal Minutes
  - MGRS
  - UTM
  - UK Grid Reference
- Speed Display: set the speed units for the Shared View from a drop-down menu
  - mph
  - kph
  - knots
  - knots (avionics)
- Fuel Units: set the fuel units for the Shared View from a drop-down menu
  - mpg
  - mpg (imperial)
  - km/L
  - L/100km

How-To: View Visiter Details

When you access the Visiter Details page for a specific Shared View in GSatTrack, you can view detailed information about the visitors to that shared view.

Select the “Shared Views” icon in the “Navigation Menu”
Choose the “Shared View Options” icon next to the desired shared view.
Click on the “Visitor Details” button.
Interact with the following information:

Visitor Name
- The name or identifier of the visitor who has accessed the shared view.
Total Visits
- The total number of times the visitor has accessed the shared view.
Last Visit
- The date and time of the visitor's last access to the shared view.
Visitor Location
- The geographic location of the visitor is based on their IP address or other location data.
Device Information
- Details about the device (e.g., mobile, desktop) and browser used by the visitor to access the shared view.

This visitor-level information provides insights into who is accessing the shared view, how often they are viewing it, and from what locations and devices. This can help the shared view owner understand the engagement and usage of the shared content.

Select the “Chart Context Menu” to view the chart in full screen, print the chart, and/or download the chart.

Additional Information

Key Features

Collaborative Mapping: Enables multiple team members to view and interact with the same map, fostering effective communication and decision-making.
Customizable Views: Users can create and save custom map configurations based on their specific needs and preferences.
Real-Time Updating: Shared Views are dynamically updated, ensuring that all team members view the most current information.
Access Control: Provides flexible permission settings to control how team members can interact with the shared map.
Seamless Integration: Integrates seamlessly with other GSatTrack features, offering a comprehensive solution for asset management and monitoring.

Use Cases

Emergency Response and Disaster Management: First responders and emergency management teams can use Shared Views to coordinate and track resources during crises.
Fleet Optimization: Transportation and logistics companies can leverage Shared Views to monitor and manage their vehicle fleets, optimizing routes and improving operational efficiency.
Field Service Coordination: Service-based organizations can use Shared Views to coordinate field technicians and assets, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
Asset Tracking and Monitoring: Businesses in various industries can use Shared Views to track and monitor their critical assets, such as equipment or inventory, in real time.
Remote Team Collaboration: Distributed teams can use Shared Views to collaborate on projects, track progress, and make informed decisions, regardless of their physical locations.
Situational Awareness: Governmental agencies and security organizations can utilize Shared Views to maintain situational awareness and coordinate responses to various events or incidents.