Part 2: Enabling Geolocation on the Account Object

Before you can display your accounts on a map, you need to be able to store their location. In this module, you add a geolocation field to the Account object and enter some sample data.

Step 1: Add a Geolocation Field to the Account Object

1. In Setup, select Build > Customize > Accounts > Fields

2. In the Account Custom Fields & Relationships section, click New, and create a Location field defined as follows:

   • Data Type: Geolocation
   • Field Label: Location
   • Latitude and Longitude Display Notation: Decimal
   • Decimal Places: 7
   • Field Name: Location

   Click Next, Next, Save

Step 2: Enter Sample Data

1. Click the Accounts tab in the Sales application and enter a couple of accounts with their location information. For example, pretending your company does business with the hospitality industry, enter the following hotels:

   • Marriott Marquis (Latitude: 37.785143 Longitude: -122.403405)
   • Hilton Union Square (Latitude: 37.786164 Longitude: -122.410137)
   • Hyatt (Latitude: 37.794157 Longitude: -122.396311)

   Make sure you include the minus sign when entering the longitude.