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Is there a way to add graphics common in Google Maps to our maps? For example, a basic line between two points, or a little orange "guy" icon or other custom icons? Seems like that would be a standard feature in this plugin but I can't seem to find it. Thank you.
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Thanks again Gina,
Ok, but there is no way to add this stuff within the plugin? In other words, all I can do within the plugin is add the regular "pin" markers? Assuming that's correct, could this be submitted as a feature request? It would be very useful to add lines and custom markers, similar to the MapPress plugin.
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Greetings csburdick,
Right now from my understanding the maps are pulled directly from Google and unless you can change or modify the map on Google's end they are as they are.
However, I will certainly move this to feature requests as you suggested and alert the lead developer of the request.
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Hi,
The plugin actually comes with quite a number of marker icons you can choose from. You can change a marker icon in the map editor by clicking on its icon in the balloon popup - another popup will appear, which will allow you to select a different icon. Additionally, if you wish to add more icons for markers, you can just upload your marker images to img/ directory in plugin directory.
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Quick question regarding those custom images (what a cool feature!). I just added one, and notice it gets stretched horizontally when placed on the map.
I thought maybe it was too large vertically, so I reduced it, but it looks the same.
I included the image file as well - you can see it's even smaller than the stock ones?
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Hi,
The issue is most likely not a matter of image size, but rather its proportions. The larger image should be scaled down to size, but to avoid the image stretching, you'll want to keep the image proportions relatively close to 1:1.
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Thanks for the quick reply Ve. That fixed it. This is the best maps plugin I've ever seen man. Did you happen to notice my question over here?
Wondering if I can hide Directions through the shortcode. Problem is, with a large map, user clicks direction, and nothing -seemingly- happens, because action occurs below the fold. Any advice here?
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I'm happy to hear you like the plugin, and even happier that we managed to solve the issue easily.
As for hiding the directions, you can hide the entire marker list rendered below the map by adding something like show_markers="false" to your shortcode. I'll add a more complete list of shortcode attributes to the other thread too.
If you'd rather keep the marker list but just hide the directions link, you may want to try adding something like this to the "Additional CSS" box in plugin settings:
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Fantastic, thanks again- I'm looking forward to playing around with the CSS. My only dissappointment so far is that I have to rely on tags to do mashups - and therefore use posts rather than pages for my map item full detail - when pages are more appropriate. I've racked my brain to think of a way to use pages - without losing the ability to restrict in the map query.. custom fields maybe?
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Hiya @csburdick
Hope you're well.
I've answered your other thread (Google Maps: How to display map outside of a post or sidebar) and gave some very useful links with discussions and snippets of code for the Google Maps Plugin.
Please have a look at this and see if there is anything that you can use in there. If not, please let me know and I will follow up with the Developer.
Have a good day!
GinaB
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Hiya @csburdick
Me again :)
Something else that might help, not sure:
How to Make a Google Map Overlay
How to Add an Image Overlay With V3 Maps API
Google Maps Custom Overlays
Let me know of any of this helped.
Have a good day!
GinaB
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Thanks again Gina,
Ok, but there is no way to add this stuff within the plugin? In other words, all I can do within the plugin is add the regular "pin" markers? Assuming that's correct, could this be submitted as a feature request? It would be very useful to add lines and custom markers, similar to the MapPress plugin.
Thanks,
Chris
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hello?
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Greetings csburdick,
Right now from my understanding the maps are pulled directly from Google and unless you can change or modify the map on Google's end they are as they are.
However, I will certainly move this to feature requests as you suggested and alert the lead developer of the request.
Thank you for being a WPMU Dev Member!
Cheers, Joe
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Hi Chris
Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance here. I think this would be a great feature to add to the current Google Maps Plugin.
Hope you get sorted and all the best with your site.
Gina
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Hi,
The plugin actually comes with quite a number of marker icons you can choose from. You can change a marker icon in the map editor by clicking on its icon in the balloon popup - another popup will appear, which will allow you to select a different icon. Additionally, if you wish to add more icons for markers, you can just upload your marker images to img/ directory in plugin directory.
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ah, very cool, thank you.
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Quick question regarding those custom images (what a cool feature!). I just added one, and notice it gets stretched horizontally when placed on the map.
I thought maybe it was too large vertically, so I reduced it, but it looks the same.
I included the image file as well - you can see it's even smaller than the stock ones?
Any thoughts?
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Hi,
The issue is most likely not a matter of image size, but rather its proportions. The larger image should be scaled down to size, but to avoid the image stretching, you'll want to keep the image proportions relatively close to 1:1.
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Thanks for the quick reply Ve. That fixed it. This is the best maps plugin I've ever seen man. Did you happen to notice my question over here?
Wondering if I can hide Directions through the shortcode. Problem is, with a large map, user clicks direction, and nothing -seemingly- happens, because action occurs below the fold. Any advice here?
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I'm happy to hear you like the plugin, and even happier that we managed to solve the issue easily.
As for hiding the directions, you can hide the entire marker list rendered below the map by adding something like show_markers="false" to your shortcode. I'll add a more complete list of shortcode attributes to the other thread too.
If you'd rather keep the marker list but just hide the directions link, you may want to try adding something like this to the "Additional CSS" box in plugin settings:
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Fantastic, thanks again- I'm looking forward to playing around with the CSS. My only dissappointment so far is that I have to rely on tags to do mashups - and therefore use posts rather than pages for my map item full detail - when pages are more appropriate. I've racked my brain to think of a way to use pages - without losing the ability to restrict in the map query.. custom fields maybe?
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Greetings jjsararas,
Thank you for your additional feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
I have gone ahead and tested trying to place a map in a page and it indeed does not work to date - though this was not it's intended use.
However, we can make this a feature request which is obviously appropriate.
Not only will I move this ticket to the feature requests area I will also notify the lead developer of the request.
It would be further in your interest to make plugin and feature requests here:
http://wpmudev.uservoice.com/
The more popular a request is and the more votes it gets, the more likely it will be considered.
It might have already been suggested. It is worth a quick search to add your votes before submitting a new suggestion.
Thank you for being a WPMU Dev member!
Cheers, Joe :-)
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