topic Re: QR Code in StoryMaps in ArcGIS StoryMaps Questions

QR Code in StoryMaps

InformationResources1 — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:42:43 GMT

Is it possible to generate QR codes for individual stops on a self-guided tour in SoryMaps please? That is, rather than generating a single QR Code for the whole story map, different QR codes would be generated to cover a specific point in a guided tour.

Re: QR Code in StoryMaps

ABishop — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:47:22 GMT

Hello,

I would say yes. If I set this up I would generate the QR codes for each location, save the images for each and then embed them in the Story Map where needed. There could also be a way to attached the QR codes as attachments to a feature service if done properly.

Re: QR Code in StoryMaps

frederiquetruchon — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:01:18 GMT

Hi,

I would also like to know if this feature is available. I would like to add physical QR codes in situ so that visitors can scan them to get to the relevant point in a StoryMap Map Tour. To do so, I imagine we would need access to an url for each individual point. Is that possible?

Thanks

Re: QR Code in StoryMaps

ABishop — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:02:49 GMT

Yes,

Just use create the QR codes individually for the URLs you want to point to and embed the QR code images into the StoryMap Tour.

Re: QR Code in StoryMaps

InformationResources1 — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:58:15 GMT

Thank you for your help and immediate support.

However, I still cannot understand how I can actually create individual QR Codes for each point in a specific StoryMap. For instance, in the screenshot below, which is taken from a StoryMap illustrating protected sites, how can I generate the QR Code for this specific point (number 5)?

Re: QR Code in StoryMaps

ABishop — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:09:26 GMT

Good Morning,

For instance, you would find the link that you want to provide for the QR code. If is a location... Google it and then copy the URL that returns with your Google map search. If its a website, then do the same. After getting the URL, go to a free site to generate QR codes like this one: https://www.qr-code-generator.com/free-generator/?ut_source=google_c&ut_medium=cpc&ut_campaign=en_top_kw&ut_content=qr_generator_exact&ut_term=qr%20generator_e&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkZKNBhDiARIsAPsk0WgVAojjNWKfLeqvryd9IhbD4FMMkvm1zPkIctsblL9oXgux5tY7z1kaAhO7EALw_wcB

Then use the URL you have chosen to create the QR code. Once you get the QR code image, you can use it to embed into your story map.