The Map template presents a compact version of a list (as in the
List template)
or of a pane (detailed information with prominent actions, as in the
Pane template)
next to a map.
List rows
with optional small images OR list rows without images, augmented by up to
2 optional buttons,
where one can be designated as primary
(as as in the Pane template)
Base map (full-screen) drawn by the app
Optional map action strip
with up to 4 buttons for map interactivity
Map template examples
Map template with a list of items, next to a map showing the item
locations (Android Auto example)Map template with a pane view showing the details of a parking
location with related actions, next to a map showing the parking lot location
(Android Auto example)
Map template UX requirements
App developers:
MUST
Include at least one row of information if using a pane view.
SHOULD
Designate a
primary
action when providing 2 actions.
SHOULD
Make navigation the primary action, when it's included as one of the
actions.
MAY
Include up to 4 rows of information and 2 actions (in a pane view) OR
up to the number of list rows allowed for the vehicle* (in a list view).
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