Setting up geographic backgrounds

The Basic world map is the default geographic background, and does not require any setup. You can also use OpenStreetMaps out-of-the-box without additional steps if your system can access the Internet. For information about the other types of backgrounds, see Types of geographic backgrounds.

Requirements for using Bing Maps and Google Maps:

1. Your system administrator must enter your Bing Maps key, or your Google Maps private cryptographic key and client ID in Management Client for a Smart Client profile. Bing Maps and Google Maps geographic backgrounds are available in XProtect Smart Client only after your administrator does this.
2. Use your Google Maps or Bing Maps account to create or purchase a key for Bing Maps, or a client ID and private key for the Google Maps API. For more information, see Select plan for Google Maps and Bing Maps APIs.

If you want to prevent users from using OpenStreetMaps as a geographic background, click Settings, and select Unavailable for the OpenStreetMap geographic background option. Then XProtect Smart Client does not display it as an option for a smart map.

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