Create custom background

You can create a map with a background of your choice using our Custom Background template.

This background can be configured using Regions to enable/disable inputs.

To create a custom background

1. Navigate to your GroupMap homepage and click Create a map.

2. In the template category sidebar, click Blank.

3. Select the Custom background template.

4. Within the map customization window, click Design.

5. Click Upload background. We recommend 800x500, but the image will stretch to fit.

6. You can choose an existing background in the Library tab.

7. Or upload your own in the Uploads tab.

8. If you do not want participants to add any ideas to the background, delete all the regions on the map. Click on the region, then on the trash bin, and REMOVE. Repeat the process for all regions.

   
   

   

9. When ready, click Save changes.

Working with regions

Regions allow you to define where participants will add their ideas. The Custom background template includes two regions by default, which can be customized or removed.

To customize a region:

1. Navigate to the Design process step (see Customize your map)
2. Click on the region to be customized.

3. Use the features (see below) to customize as needed.

   
   

To add a region:

1. Navigate to the Design process step (see Customize your map)
2. Click on Add region.
3. Choose either Rectangle or Polygon.
4. Position and customize as needed.

Region options

In addition to adding a title or description, each region can be customized using:

Layout types

Once you have customized your background, you can continue to customize your process as needed before creating your map.