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Using a custom image as a map tile

Overview

Using a custom image as a map tile is a great way to make use of the features of our map plugin on a custom map. This is ideal for respresenting historical maps or interacting with custom game maps.

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Setup

Prerequisites

The Following Plugin/s need to be installed and active

  • WP Go Maps

The Following Map engine needs to be enabled

  • OpenLayers

Enabling a Custom Image

To enable your custom map image, please navigate as follows

WP Go MAPS -> Maps (edit your chosen map) -> Settings -> Themes -> Custom Image

Once on the Custom Image page, enable the "Enable Custom Image" toggle to turn the feature on.

Select the image you would like to use as your custom map image by selecting camera icon and either choosing/(uploading) the required image from/(to) the WordPress media library

Note: The map preview will only update to the chosen image once the map has been saved

The width and Height dimensions (in pixels) for the display of the image as your map will automatically be populated based on the actual image dimensions, these can be changed if required.

If your image requires attribution, these details can be entered into the Attribution field

Enabling a Custom Map Image
Enabling a Custom Map Image
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Updated 03 Mar 2023
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