> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://use-it.gitbook.io/use-it-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://use-it.gitbook.io/use-it-wiki/get-started/homepage.md).

# homepage

<h2 align="center">Working on your first map?</h2>

We recommend you to start with an overview presentation of what USE-IT is, how it works and what to do to join.

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>What is USE-IT?</strong></td><td align="center">The basic info to understand what USE-IT stands for.</td><td><a href="/pages/nfrOwYQLMLSQuDwACge2">/pages/nfrOwYQLMLSQuDwACge2</a></td><td><a href="/files/drgkDTB6tE9e43I2LSAC">/files/drgkDTB6tE9e43I2LSAC</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Timeline</strong></td><td align="center">A step-by-step project overview to understand what you will go through.</td><td><a href="/pages/abJKSqwVcIzZph2mKgJY">/pages/abJKSqwVcIzZph2mKgJY</a></td><td><a href="/files/x2ohYKDHKMqFTrfuE3lk">/files/x2ohYKDHKMqFTrfuE3lk</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Starters FAQ</strong></td><td align="center">If your head is full of questions, the answer may be here!</td><td><a href="/pages/oJeCT56Zl8cCl9C7BuMg">/pages/oJeCT56Zl8cCl9C7BuMg</a></td><td><a href="/files/VC84vL7UnP7FDksBpTtr">/files/VC84vL7UnP7FDksBpTtr</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h2 align="center">Looking for fundings?</h2>

Discover the wonderfull tools created by the FUND-IT team: they will help you from project plan to application writing.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Prepare your project plan</strong></td><td align="center">The first and most important step of your map project: being well prepared!</td><td><a href="/pages/rmZb2OffRXF7u6u1o1Ea">/pages/rmZb2OffRXF7u6u1o1Ea</a></td><td><a href="/files/oSjSeglgWTAjtMpyTfPh">/files/oSjSeglgWTAjtMpyTfPh</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Finding sponsors</strong></td><td align="center">Who are they? What do they want from you? How to convince them?</td><td><a href="/pages/cMTd86exiCPtfVG7grAz">/pages/cMTd86exiCPtfVG7grAz</a></td><td><a href="/files/BK9PDyUdlYwue2k6gyBi">/files/BK9PDyUdlYwue2k6gyBi</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h2 align="center">Tutorials to our online platform</h2>

Since 2025, we have a brand new online platform built to facilitate the map making process and communication between map makers, Editor in Chief and President. We have built a process you can walk through, that helps you create your paper map and digital map at the same time. Discover how it works!

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>The online platform</strong></td><td align="center">Get to know about the structure of the backoffice and read the user manual</td><td><a href="/files/4AUZbrVzbprS0mdlarBB">/files/4AUZbrVzbprS0mdlarBB</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Database structure</strong></td><td align="center">Your online map requires a specific database. Check what it looks like.</td><td><a href="/files/M8ZgemcA5oawqj8TRu16">/files/M8ZgemcA5oawqj8TRu16</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Digital map</strong></td><td align="center">Look at our guide on preparing assets or share it with your designer.</td><td><a href="/files/MO2EVHirVTNvvUHoT7ez">/files/MO2EVHirVTNvvUHoT7ez</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h2 align="center"><mark style="color:$info;">Views and opinions expressed are however those of the outhor(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be heldresponsible for them.</mark></h2>
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