Changing the WP Go Maps Map Engine

WP Go Maps is designed to run on either the Google Maps engine or the OpenLayers engine.

The Map engine provides our plugin access to the (up-to-date) underlaying map information maintained by the engine providers, and provides a means to query, manipulate and display maps, co-ordinates, addresses, objects and other map related information.

There is broad feature parity built across the plugin for both engines, however differences in initial setup requirements, some remaining exclusive functionality provided each engine that cannot be matched by the other engine, and differences in look and feel, may result in users opting for one engine over the other.

WP Go Maps users can freely switch between the map engines without losing any of their created maps and map objects

The Following Plugin/s need to be installed and active

Google Maps Engine

An API key is required to make use of the Google Maps Engine. For Assistance with creating an API Key, please see the following resource Creating a Google Maps API key

OpenLayers Engine

The Majority of features have no prerequisites when using the OpenLayers Engine.

However, to make use of directions services an OpenRouteService Key is required. This API key can be obtained from the OpenRouteService Developers Console.

*Certain TileServer Providers may require an API key for the user of their tile service

To change to the Google Maps Engine, please navigate as follows

Select Google Maps from the Drop Down and remember to select the Save Settings Button

Once you have changed to the Google Maps Engine, you will need to insert your API at the Following location:

Please remember to press the Save Settings Button

To change to the OpenLayers Engine, please navigate as follows

Select OpenLayers from the Drop Down and remember to select the Save Settings Button

Once the OpenLayers engine is selected, you are now presented with an additional option to select a Tile Server URL. The Default option OpenStreetMap is sufficient for the regular users.

If you are planning to use the Directions feature with the OpenLayers Maps Engine. The OpenRouteService Key can be entered by navigating to the following location:

Once the OpenRouteService key has been entered please remember to Press the Save Button