Map
The SoftPatch Map
An interactive worldwide map that shows all marketplace activity in one view — listings, TourReady professionals, and vendor locations.
Overview
Everything in One View
The SoftPatch Map lives at /softpatch/map and gives you a bird's-eye view of the entire marketplace. See who is near you, where gear is available, and which professionals are ready to work — all plotted on a single interactive map.
Worldwide Coverage
See listings and professionals from around the globe. Zoom in on any region to find what you need locally.
Real-Time Filters
Narrow what you see by type, category, and department. The map updates instantly as you toggle filters.
Quick Actions
Jump to your own listings or start creating a new one — directly from the map interface.
Markers
Marker Types
Color-coded markers make it easy to identify different entities on the map. Clicking any marker opens a preview popup with key details.
TourReady Professionals
Green markers represent professionals who have posted TourReady availability. Click to see their specialty, dates, and location.
Service / Gear / Space Listings
Category-colored markers represent active marketplace listings. Each listing type has a distinct color so you can tell them apart at a glance.
Vendor / Manufacturer Locations
Red markers indicate claimed vendor or manufacturer locations. These are businesses with a verified presence on the platform.
Filters
Using Filters
The filter panel on the map lets you control exactly what is visible. Narrow your view to find what matters most.
Type Toggles
Switch between All, Service, Gear, and Space to show only the listing types you care about.
Department Groups
When Service is selected, expandable department filter groups appear — lighting, audio, video, rigging, and more.
Filters apply in real-time. The map updates instantly as you toggle options on and off — no need to hit a search button.
Actions
Quick Actions
Two shortcut buttons on the map give you fast access to common tasks.
Mine
Highlights your own listings on the map. Useful for seeing where your listings appear relative to others in the same area.
Create
Opens the listing creation flow directly from the map. Start a new gear, space, or service listing without leaving the map view.
Privacy
Location Privacy
Your exact location is never exposed on the SoftPatch Map.
Fuzzed Coordinates
All map coordinates are approximate. Markers represent a general area at the neighborhood level, not your exact address.
All Marker Types
Location fuzzing applies universally — listings, TourReady professionals, and vendor locations are all treated the same way.
Your exact address is never shown. Other users see only the general area where a listing or professional is located.
Tips
Map Navigation Tips
Get the most out of the map with these navigation shortcuts.
Scroll to Zoom
Use your mouse scroll wheel or pinch gesture to zoom in and out of the map.
Click and Drag
Click and drag to pan around the map. Explore different regions by dragging in any direction.
Auto-Center
The map automatically centers on your location using GPS or IP-based geolocation.
Reduce Clutter
Use the filter panel to hide marker types you do not need. This makes dense areas easier to read.
Click for Details
Click any marker to open a preview popup showing key details about the listing or professional.
Cluster Badges
When many markers overlap, they group into cluster badges showing a count. Zoom in to expand them.
Explore the Map
See what is happening near you — or anywhere in the world. Open the map and start discovering.