Showing posts with label Integrating Open layers and Geocoder in Drupal Part2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Integrating Open layers and Geocoder in Drupal Part2. Show all posts

Jul 11, 2011

Adding Custom Markers Open layers and Geocoder in Drupal : Part 2

 Part 1
Introduction
This is an area which covers to add ‘Custom markers’ or ‘Multiple Custom markers’ to yourGeo map. This chapter assumes that you have a fair understanding about the Part1 which is in the above link.

  • Now your map is created and then you see  the default marker (ornage/blue ring) sticked in the Address you added.
  • now we need to change the marker


Step by Step

  • Site building --> Openlayers--> Styles or /admin/build/openlayers/styles
    • All the markers will be listed, Clone the ‘Default style’ marker.
      • Fill all the fields with your new markers name and description
      • Under Style Properties and Plugins--> externalGraphic give the URL of your marker
      • then to define the size of the marker size click on pointRadius and adjust then adjust the numeric value in textbox
      • Save the Style;
      • Your marker will be displayed in the list


  • Now you need to select the custom marker for your map
    • Go-to the Preset you’ve created already
    • Select Layers & Styles tab
    • Scroll down to see your ‘View’  you’ve activated and enabled in ‘Overlay layers’
    • Select the marker/ style you created from the dropdown list in ‘Style’ column
    • Select in all three Dropdown  list
    • And hit Save.
  • Refresh your map-page and you’ll get your newly created markers