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Given that MVF was intended to work in harmony with our existing platform, it contains information not included in IMDF. This includes nodes and paths which allow for easy point-to-point navigation, as well as aesthetic information such as layer names and colour properties. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If you want to incorporate Mappedin’s location data with other GeoJSON data, such as an outdoor context map, it is much easier to load the MVF as layers on top of other outdoor GeoJSON data. In general, using MVF gives you the normal benefits of Mappedin’s indoor maps with a great deal more flexibility to customize beyond \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"what‘s included in our Mapping SDKs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/sdks/product-101-mapping-sdks/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" or to completely transform the look and feel of your indoor map. For instance, using MVF allows you to dynamically add options like light or dark mode easily. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4VlwUki67349X67yEuwDaS\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Both IMDF and MVF exports serve to provide accurate location data and power indoor mapping experiences. To choose the right export for you, consider the experience you hope to create and offer to visitors of your venue. If you are unsure or have questions, \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"contact us today\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://mappedin.com/contact-us/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to learn more. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}]}","references":[{"contentful_id":"5maRmhOGYwEdAICLTLe80V","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/5maRmhOGYwEdAICLTLe80V/4516712e0ff86ed94a384bce2b6918aa/clement-h-95YRwf6CNw8-unsplash.jpg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}},{"contentful_id":"1JhhLJ7l6Y4FtCAEBzBtep","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/1JhhLJ7l6Y4FtCAEBzBtep/eb52048b0d753aab6555542e762be2b5/mappedin-web-blue-dot.jpg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}},{"contentful_id":"4VlwUki67349X67yEuwDaS","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4VlwUki67349X67yEuwDaS/4c3500d497a06cd94e008942ddfef9a3/dubai-mall-web-macbook-2.png","contentType":"image/png"}}]},"image":{"file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4MdLCkcoTqRX8QsOwDQihw/fa5d4938c0f1751957839904a33a53dc/architect-composition-data-demonstration-313691.jpg"}},"pdf":null,"relatedPosts":[{"title":"Product 101: IMDF Export","slug":"product-101-imdf-export","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Mappedin","publishDate":"Sep 6, 2022","updatedAt":"Sep 6, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Product","slug":"product"},"topic":{"name":"Indoor Mapping","slug":"indoor-mapping"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Along with providing powerful front-end experiences, Mappedin has the ability to convert your indoor mapping data to Apple’s \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/imdf-export/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF)\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". Mappedin’s IMDF export has been fully approved through Apple and enables our clients to extend their venue data to the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://register.apple.com/indoor\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Maps Program\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". With ongoing collaboration with Apple, Mappedin is proud to say that it has more IMDF submissions than any other indoor mapping provider. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Here are three ways that Mappedin clients can take advantage of our work with Apple:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. 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Similar to outdoor GPS, users are not required to enter a “start” destination and as they begin to follow along a route, the blue dot moves with them, providing an enhanced navigational experience. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6iQ9orvWkxDRCKKiOkoJH3\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The best part about this feature is that it’s directly integrated into our \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/sdks/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"SDK\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/applications/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"pre-built applications\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and, with our Responsive Web App, visitors can get the blue dot experience directly in their web browser. This experience is seamless and does not rely on hardware installations or application downloads. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. 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Each venue is unique and our map design team ensures that client preferences are accounted for and addressed. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Detail\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It’s important to find the perfect balance between designing a map that is pleasing to the eye, while also remaining efficient and informative. It can be difficult reading a map when there is too much detail, or even too little. Our design team delivers the best visual experience by incorporating all of the location information a user needs when looking at a venue’s map. This can range from amenity icons, showcase stairs, to logos which help highlight key points of interest.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Every venue is different in the level of detail that is requested, required, and included in their maps. For example, malls may include stores, kiosks, parking lots, and bathrooms. In comparison, an office may include more detailed locations such as hand sanitizer stations and furniture in various rooms. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Amenity icons can also be added to the maps. The most common ones for all industry types are elevators, escalators, stairs, public restrooms, nursing room, parking, food court, security, guest services, ATM, shuttle departure/taxi stands, and entrances. Overall, we want to make sure that it is easy to understand what you’re looking at by adding the appropriate level of detail for each venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Colours and Contrast\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another important part of the design process revolves around the colouring and contrast of the maps. Map design colours and schemes are carefully selected using design guidelines for finding the most suitable palettes for the client. It’s also important to make sure that fonts on labels stick out and are easy to read on the surface of the map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A visual hierarchy is also considered when designing maps. There are certain parts of an indoor map that we want to bring attention to, while other areas should not be of focus. Using contrast, we can ensure that people pay attention to the floors and paths in a building, rather than the grass outside. This is the most important part of wayfinding; we must ensure that one can easily navigate a venue by highlighting the walking paths.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6A7qloJr9qFWXAiLzmGk3z\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Accessibility\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin creates maps with accessibility guidelines in mind and has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to design maps that are distinguishable for people with varying degrees of color blindness, along with wheelchair routing. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Important map features are selected to be easily distinguishable from each other and various tools are used to ensure the contrast and colours chosen for maps are intuitive for colour blind users. Moreover, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/feature-101-directory-voice-assist\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"voice-enabled prompts\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for turn-by-turn navigation are also being developed. All these features ensure that maps are accessible to all, so that everyone can locate all the information in a map and navigate the space.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Different Industries, Different Designs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Every map is different and created specific to a certain industry or venue type. For example, the way an office building is designed will differ from the way an amusement park is created. For all use cases, we want to make sure that the information is clear, with distinct purposes unique to each venue. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Our map designers will also take into account the tone or theme of the industry. Some clients emphasize the importance of keeping the map clean and simple, such as a hospital. This industry might also request calming colours, such as light blues and soft greys. In comparison, a stadium may include brighter, more fun colours to emphasize certain amenities. When constructing a map for a city district, clients may request the inclusion of landscape and greenery outside. Again, each industry is different and our mapping design team takes all considerations into account to construct the perfect map for all use cases. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Map Design Looking Forward\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin has conducted design surveys and collected quantitative feedback on how clients tend to perceive and rank Mappedin designs. These external and internal surveys offered a better understanding of client needs and will continue to be conducted in the future to ensure designs improve over time. We continuously explore avenues to improve our maps and deliver the best digital experience. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact us\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to learn more about our map design team and how we can design an effective indoor map for your industry. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEASABIAAD/4gIcSUNDX1BST0ZJTEUAAQEAAAIMbGNtcwIQAABtbnRyUkdCIFhZWiAH3AABABkAAwApADlhY3NwQVBQTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA9tYAAQAAAADTLWxjbXMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAApkZXNjAAAA/AAAAF5jcHJ0AAABXAAAAAt3dHB0AAABaAAAABRia3B0AAABfAAAABRyWFlaAAABkAAAABRnWFlaAAABpAAAABRiWFlaAAABuAAAABRyVFJDAAABzAAAAEBnVFJDAAABzAAAAEBiVFJDAAABzAAAAEBkZXNjAAAAAAAAAANjMgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB0ZXh0AAAAAElYAABYWVogAAAAAAAA9tYAAQAAAADTLVhZWiAAAAAAAAADFgAAAzMAAAKkWFlaIAAAAAAAAG+iAAA49QAAA5BYWVogAAAAAAAAYpkAALeFAAAY2lhZWiAAAAAAAAAkoAAAD4QAALbPY3VydgAAAAAAAAAaAAAAywHJA2MFkghrC/YQPxVRGzQh8SmQMhg7kkYFUXdd7WtwegWJsZp8rGm/fdPD6TD////bAEMAEAsMDgwKEA4NDhIREBMYKBoYFhYYMSMlHSg6Mz08OTM4N0BIXE5ARFdFNzhQbVFXX2JnaGc+TXF5cGR4XGVnY//bAEMBERISGBUYLxoaL2NCOEJjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY//AABEIAA0AFAMBIgACEQEDEQH/xAAXAAADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQYF/8QAIxAAAgIBAwMFAAAAAAAAAAAAAQIDEQAEEiEFIjEyQVFhof/EABUBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEC/8QAFhEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEB/9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwCu08Cqo8Csb62FDsVd4BosCKyfbqEuoS5e4Eem6H5j0LASWiKgjkvaC3PA+8vUKMwo9MvgixhmZJ1l4SESCML7Dn5wwpj/2Q==","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=120&h=80&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=240&h=160&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=480&h=320&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=720&h=480&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=960&h=640&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/6XVwO89SnHWlhKwuLRTss7/a6f33bb3f764e1670f594a6af7951877/archtecture_building_glass_windows.jpg?w=1440&h=960&q=50 1440w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}}],"tags":{"category":{"slug":"product","name":"Product"},"topic":{"slug":"map-editor","name":"Map Editor"}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"product-101-geojson-exports"}},
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