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Link to a map
How to link from an external website or blog to a map from MapsGeek.

Map Interface
How the map interface works

Map Interface - Add a Layer
How to add a layer on your map

Map Interface - Layer name
Changing a layer's name, source and unit. Moving a layer.

Map Interface - Map Title and Rights
How to change the map's title, description and rights (public, semi-public and private)

Map Interface - Preview Pane
The preview visualization of your map.

Map Interface - Refresh
Refresh the preview and map interface

Map Interface - Set extents
Loads a new interface to zoom and pan the map.

Map Interface - Setting the layer's transparency
Use this option to set the layer's transparency.

Map Interface - View MapFile
To view the generated MapFile

Map Interface - View the map
Shows the map in the map library.

Tutorial
Let's see together how to build your first map on MapsGeek!

What is the WMS
Explaining briefly what is WMS and why it is so cool.

Map Interface - Set extents

This function is used to center the map on a specific place.

Zoom and Pan

You can use the top left interface to pan and zoom to the desired location. You can also drag and drop the map to pan or double-click to zoom in.

Don't forget to press the button Set Extent when you've reached the desired location.

Another way to center a map

When you create a map or when you choose your first layer, the map will be centered on that layer. For example if you choose a country administrative boundaries, the map will be focused on that area.

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