Complex Route-Planning in www.map.army

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For users looking to generate complex routes using specific addresses (similar to Google Maps functionality) and bring them into https://www.map.army, we recommend the following workflow:


Phase 1: Generate the Route as a KML file

1. Create a new map at Google My Maps (https://mymaps.google.com).
2. Use the Add Directions tool to input your addresses (up to 10 points).
3. In the map menu (three dots), select Export to KML/KMZ.
4. Important: Select the route layer and check "Export as KML instead of KMZ".

Phase 2: Import and Convert in Map.Army
Once you have your file, move to the tactical planning environment:

1. Launch https://www.map.army.
2. Load KML: Go to the "Layers" menu and Load the KML as a Vector Layer.
3. Convert to MilX: To make the route editable within the military symbology framework convert the Vector Layer to MilX.
4. Cleanup: You can now Delete the original Vector Layer to keep your workspace clear.

Phase 3: Tactical Refinement
Your route is now a MilX object. You can:

1. Adjust individual waypoints to align with tactical terrain.
2. Add military symbols such as Start Points (SP), Checkpoints (CP) and Release Points (RP).

Tip: If you have more than 10 waypoints, you can create multiple direction layers in Google My Maps and export them together.