Using GET variables to Control your Map

Overview

This article covers Linking to a Marker from Another Page with the WP Go Maps Pro Add-on

Setup

Prerequisites

The Following Plugin/s need to be installed and active

• WP Go Maps
• WP Go Maps Pro Add-on

Identifying Destination map parameters

If you’d like to link to one of your Maps, centered on a specific Marker, from another web page you can use GET variables in a link to call and control your Map. When loaded, the map will center on that marker’s location and the zoom level will be changed if you set that variable as well. Note that the receiving page must include a Map (can be either a shortcode or a widget). 

Destination map page



To create your link you’ll need the Marker ID for the marker you want to be centered on the Map. You can find the Marker ID by opening the Map containing the Marker

Finding the Marker ID



Now that you have your Marker ID, you are ready to create the link to open the Map.

Map Called with GET Variables

Usage Example

https://www.yoursite.com/test-get-variables/?markerid=11&mzoom=12

Map display with GET variables for marker and zoom



The following GET variables can be assigned:

• markerid: The ID of the marker. Once set, the map will automatically centre on this marker’s location and the infowindow will open.
• mzoom: The zoom level (0 – 21). Once set, the map will zoom to this level.