How to change Map default location from current location of user to another location?

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Dear all,
To give more context to my question: My previous project was in Malaysia but I am now back in Singapore. When I open my Malaysia project now, the map default to show my current location. This means all the markers are not visible any more on the map and I have to pan on the map to the correct location to see the markers. Is there a way to change this default location to a location of choice?

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You could disable location services for AppSheet from your phone’s settings, and then it might work better.

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Jerry_Lan:

Is there a way to change this default location to a location of choice?

Not to my knowledge.

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If you have a team across the globe , it would not work.

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We move this to feature request?

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Just for your device, so your map would center around the map points, but their devices would center around their location. Just a suggestion though

Have a Wonderful Day! - Nick Barry RPC

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Hi Steve,

I think there may be a way. Because when I copy sample apps with maps for example “Surface Sanitizer”, the map does not default to my current location but to where the pins are. Any idea why?

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Jerry_Lan:

Any idea why?

Unfortunately, no. I have very little experience with map views.

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Hi @Jerry_Lan maybe you could use this workaround?

[Open map on current location HERE() and adjust zoom level](https://community.appsheet.com/t/open-map-on-current-location-here-and-adjust-zoom-level/38996) Tips & Tricks ?

There is no way to jump to the current location in a map, like we have in google maps. [image] I found a workaround, using an Action. [image] Here is the Expression: LINKTOVIEW(“Your_Map_View”) &“&_currentLat=”&(LAT(HERE())) &“&_currentLng=”&(LONG(HERE())) &“&_zoom=17” This will open your Map view centered to your location. You can adjust the zoom level as you need it. From 0 to 21. Nothing else is needed, no User Settings, no Virtual Column. This action can be placed in a Detail / Deck…

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