Esri Story Map template trouble

[LyellGriswold]

Currently I am creating a story map of the trees here on campus (CSU, Chico). We have well over 200 trees that are in this tour and the template we chose was the 'Storytelling Countdown Template' which allows for enough information, two maps, and thumbnails linked to enlarged images.
Now our problem is that this template is set to not represent points over a ranking of 99. Although all trees appear in the list menu, points for 100 on up are not represented on the map.
Is there a way to manipulate the script to override this built in limit? any help would be appreciated.
-Thanks, Lyell G. 
Map Found Here for reference http://geochico.csuchico.edu/dev/CampusTrees/

[LeeBock]

Hi Lyell,

The problem is that you have more points in your map than there are numbered icons.  You'll need to extend the icon set.

Lee

[AmandaBishop]

Lee,

I am new to creating Story Maps.  I am having a similar issue with my story map.  My story map is a Tourist Guide Map which contains approximately 194 points.  I am also in need of changing up the colors of the icons because I have 11 categories for the Tourist Guide.

How do you extend the icon set?

I am not much of a programmer, so if there is a lot of code and programmer lingo involved, I probably won't understand it.

Could you help me?  Maybe provide me with a step by step guide on how to set it up?

If you are interested, here is a link to the Story Map I started: http://marioncountyfl.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/?appid=6f745d868e2843058fb5f10fcbdfc18f

Any input you can offer will be greatly appreciated!

Amanda

[RupertEssinger]

Hi Amanda.

I'm already a big fan of your excellent horse farm tour:

http://marioncountyfl.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/?appid=6f745d868e2843058fb5f10fcbdfc18f

I don't think you should try and put 194 points in 11 different colors into a Story Map Tour!!!! It's not designed for that really and I don't see that being a great user experience. Apart from being very cluttered, it won't really make it easy for people to find things they are interested in. Someone who is interested in moto cross might not want to see golf, for example.

If you have to include all the places in different categories, try the Shortlist template: it is designed specifically for that purpose: Here are some tourism related examples:

http://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/gallery/#s=0&n=30&d=1&q=guide

Or, if you want to use the map tour (it has nice big pictures unlike the Shortlist) how about making separate map tours for different sorts of visitors, so people would choose the tour that interests them...golf...outdoors, etc, You've already done that with Horse Farms. Then you could make a really nice web page that lists all of your tours. That way a visitor can open a tour that is just about what they'd be interested in without having to wade through loads of places. And they can easily share the golf tour with their other golf loving friends, etc, etc.

[AmandaBishop]

Hello Rupert,

Thank you for the kind words about my Horse Farm Tour!  I am proud to say that I have been published on our County public website for our Visitors and Conventions Bureau - Here is the link to the Equine page if you want to see the finished product: Self- Guided Tour | Ocala Marion County Visitors - just click on "MAP OF OCALA/MARION HORSE FARM TOURS" link in the middle of the page and it will take you to it! 

In regards to my new project, the Visitors Guide Tour, I have since decided to change my story map style to a short list.  I now have all 11 categories set up in point shapefiles and loaded into a web map.  I am not at the point of doing the installation and configuration of the shortlist template.  I am not a web programmer and I may need to employ the help of our County Web Master to assist me in setting it up.  I will definitely forward you the link so you can check it out when I am done  .

Thank you again,

Amanda

[AmandaBishop]

Hello Rupert,

I just wanted to send you a note back and thank you for your suggestions.  As promised I am forwarding you a link of the Story Map's final product.  I decided on a Shortlist style Story Map to represent all the different categories within the Tourist Sites.  I haven't officially had this published yet, but it has turned out a lot better than I thought it would.

Thank you again and enjoy.

Here is the link: Shortlist

Amanda

[RupertEssinger]

Very nice work!

Wed like to add this into the Story Maps gallery: http://storymaps.arcgis.com/gallery

If that's OK, could you add a 'web mapping application' entry into ArcGIS Online to represent it, like this one:

http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=de8bf939ff2c449b9e6283a6a43a55d3

The Story Maps gallery points directly at these 'web mapping application' entries and displays the thumbnail that they contain.

These entries are created automatically for you if you use a hosted app, but if you download an app and host it yourself, like in the case of your Shortlist, you have to add them manually. Adding this entry into ArcGIS Online also enables other ArcGIS Online users to find your story map.

To add one of these entries manually, go to My Content in ArcGIS Online and choose 'Add Item.

[AmandaBishop]

Thank you Rupert!

It was a lot of hard work but fun to do!  I went online and added a web map application to my content and then I submitted it to the Gallery.  I hope I did it correctly.  Is there a way for you to check and then let me know?  I added it under my name "Amanda Bishop".

Thank you.

Amanda

[RupertEssinger]

Thanks Amanda. I see the entry you added:

http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c67216ab93bd4f5e96cd3d4de5240397

Could you upload a thumbnail image that is exactly 200x133 pixels? Our gallery uses the thumbnail in your item and it will look best if it is 200x133 (the standard ArcGIS Online thumbnail size).

Also in your Tags field, could you add the tags 'Shortlist' and 'Story map'. This will help people find your story map if they search ArcGIS Online,.

[AmandaBishop]

Rupert,

I sent you an email from my work email with my contact information.

I also re-loaded the thumbnail at 220x133 and added the tags you mentioned.

Thank you for the compliments. 

Amanda