The archive feature lets you export a tour to a file that you can store on your computer. You can then delete that tour from your account and free up the hotspots it was using. If you need to edit the tour again, you can import the archive back into your account.
You export an archived tour from your MapsAlive account as a zip file and store it on your computer or other media. To edit the tour again, import the archive file back into your account.
Use the diagram below to help decide if archive is a good option for you.
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Save money by purchasing fewer hotspots
If you host your interactive maps on your own web server, you can save money by archiving tours that you are not actively working on, and then deleting those tours from your account. Deleting a tour frees up all the hotspots it was using so that you can create new tours without having to buy more hotspots. If you need to work again on a deleted tour, simply import its archive back into your account. Note that you can import an archived tour with all plans, but exporting an archive is only available with the Pro Plan.
Backup your tours
You can also use archive as a way to backup a tour before you delete it. For example, a realtor might want to backup the interactive floor plan for a house that recently sold, just in case the sale falls through and the house goes back on the market.
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How do I archive (backup) a tour?
- Choose in the menu.
- On the screen, click the link.
- Click on the confirmation dialog.
- On the download dialog, choose where you want to save the archive file.
Note: All MapsAlive plans can import archive files, but you need a Pro Plan to export an archive.
How do I import (restore) an archived tour?
- Choose in the menu.
- On the screen, browse for the archive file on your computer.
- Click the button.
After the import has completed, you can start working with the tour or click to view it.
Note: All MapsAlive plans can import archive files, but you need a Pro Plan to export an archive.
Can I share an archived tour with other people?
Yes. You can archive your tours and give them to other MapsAlive users and you can import archived tours that other users have created. Some of the sample tours on the MapsAlive site are available as archive files so that you can import them into your account to see how they work.
Note: All MapsAlive plans can import archive files, but you need a Pro Plan to export an archive.
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