MapRunLink - Providing a web link directly to a MapRun Event
MapRun6 Version 6.3.6 introduces "MapRunLink", the ability to provide an event link on any website to a MapRun Event. When this link is tapped, the MapRun6 App will launch with that event loaded automatically. All the runner needs to do is to then tap "Go to Start" when they are ready to go.
This streamlines the process for runners, as organisers can publish MapRunLinks and they do not need to describe the name and folder of their events. Runners don't need to browse through Event Folders in MapRun to open the event.
A QR Code containing this MapRunLink can also be used. When the QR Code is read by the phone, MapRun6 will launch with that event loaded automatically. Organisers can use whatever QR Code generator they prefer to create a QR Code for the MapRunLink URL.
Demonstation Page
See a demonstration of MapRunLink at http://www.maprun.net/launchevents.html
A web page modelled on this page can be published on the Club Website (or similar).
See a demonstration QR Code below:
This streamlines the process for runners, as organisers can publish MapRunLinks and they do not need to describe the name and folder of their events. Runners don't need to browse through Event Folders in MapRun to open the event.
A QR Code containing this MapRunLink can also be used. When the QR Code is read by the phone, MapRun6 will launch with that event loaded automatically. Organisers can use whatever QR Code generator they prefer to create a QR Code for the MapRunLink URL.
Demonstation Page
See a demonstration of MapRunLink at http://www.maprun.net/launchevents.html
A web page modelled on this page can be published on the Club Website (or similar).
See a demonstration QR Code below:
Constructing a MapRunLink
A MapRunLink is of the following format URL (Universal Resource Locator):
https://p.fne.com.au/openevent/?id=XXXX&auth=YYYYYY
where:
- XXXX is the EventId of a published MapRun event.
- YYYYYY is an authorisation code, which is used by MapRun to control access to this feature to principally to avoid MapRun being "spammed".
The MapRunLink for an event can be obtained by the Administrator for the event, from the MapRun Console. (Go to > Events > Display MapRunLink for Event)
A sample link as used in the demonstration above is:
https://p.fne.com.au/openevent/?id=11222&auth=244123
Creating a MapRunLink QR Code
You can use any QR code creator to convert the MapRunLink URL into a QR Code.
For specific instructions see this page.
What Happens If?
What happens if someone clicks on the link in the following situations?
Click on MapRunLink on a Computer: The link goes to a simple page saying that MapRun6 is not installed on this device. Try the link on your iPhone or Android. Install links for MapRun6 are included on the page.
Tap on MapRunLink on iPhone or Android but:
- MapRun6 of version 6.3.6+ is not installed: The link goes to the same page as above.
MapRunLinks does NOT recognise the older Apps: MapRun or MapRunF.
MapRun6 may already be running on the device when a MapRunLink is tapped. This is not uncommon as often users don't shutdown Apps, but rather just leave them in the background. In such cases, MapRun6 returns to the home screen and loads the nominated event. WARNING - Avoid tapping a MapRunLink whilst running in an existing event.
If a runner has not entered their personal details when they tap "Go To Start", they will be prompted to enter their personal details before they can open the event. (This is unchanged from the usual operation of MapRun6).
For runners who want to use MapRunG on their Garmin Watch, they need to select "Options and Settings" and change to Watch Mode, then they can tap "Send Event to my Garmin Watch". (This is unchanged from the usual operation of MapRun6).
For more information, please email: support@maprun.net
A MapRunLink is of the following format URL (Universal Resource Locator):
https://p.fne.com.au/openevent/?id=XXXX&auth=YYYYYY
where:
- XXXX is the EventId of a published MapRun event.
- YYYYYY is an authorisation code, which is used by MapRun to control access to this feature to principally to avoid MapRun being "spammed".
The MapRunLink for an event can be obtained by the Administrator for the event, from the MapRun Console. (Go to > Events > Display MapRunLink for Event)
A sample link as used in the demonstration above is:
https://p.fne.com.au/openevent/?id=11222&auth=244123
Creating a MapRunLink QR Code
You can use any QR code creator to convert the MapRunLink URL into a QR Code.
For specific instructions see this page.
What Happens If?
What happens if someone clicks on the link in the following situations?
Click on MapRunLink on a Computer: The link goes to a simple page saying that MapRun6 is not installed on this device. Try the link on your iPhone or Android. Install links for MapRun6 are included on the page.
Tap on MapRunLink on iPhone or Android but:
- MapRun6 of version 6.3.6+ is not installed: The link goes to the same page as above.
MapRunLinks does NOT recognise the older Apps: MapRun or MapRunF.
MapRun6 may already be running on the device when a MapRunLink is tapped. This is not uncommon as often users don't shutdown Apps, but rather just leave them in the background. In such cases, MapRun6 returns to the home screen and loads the nominated event. WARNING - Avoid tapping a MapRunLink whilst running in an existing event.
If a runner has not entered their personal details when they tap "Go To Start", they will be prompted to enter their personal details before they can open the event. (This is unchanged from the usual operation of MapRun6).
For runners who want to use MapRunG on their Garmin Watch, they need to select "Options and Settings" and change to Watch Mode, then they can tap "Send Event to my Garmin Watch". (This is unchanged from the usual operation of MapRun6).
For more information, please email: support@maprun.net