Map

Used to add a Google map to your page. This map can include one marker, or any number of markers. You can also show routes between markers.

Map Shortcode - General tab

The options on the General tab allow you to set a number of standard settings for the map.

General tab settings

ID
This allows you to add an ID to the map, which sets the client-side ID.
Type
Select the type of map you want to show.
Width
Set the width of the map. The default is 100%.
Height
Set the height of the map. Default is 300px (examples: 100% or 300px).
Zoom
Set the initial zoom level for the map. Enter a number between 0 and 19 (0 = world, 19 = street). Default is 10.
Fit Bounds
Fit map bounds to show all markers. This setting will force the zoom level to change so that all markers are shown on the map.
Shadow
This options allows you to select a shadow to show on the map itself. When a shadow is selected, you'll see a preview of the shadow to the right of the select box.
Address
Only add an address if you want a map to display with no markers. This will set the center of the map.
Latitude
Only add latitude and longitude coordinates if you want a map to display with no markers. This will set the center of the map.
Longitude
Only add latitude and longitude coordinates if you want a map to display with no markers. This will set the center of the map.
CSS Class
This allows you to add a CSS class to the map. Adding a CSS class might help you to style certain things.

Map Shortcode - Controls tab

The options on the Controls tab allow you to setup how the map works and what shows on the map.

Controls tab settings

Zoom with Scroll Wheel
If this option is checked, when you hover over the map, you'll be able to use the scroll wheel on the mouse to zoom the map.
Show Scale Control
If this option is checked, the scale control option will show on the map.
Show Street View
If this option is checked, the street view control will show on the map (where it is available).
Show Overview Map
If this option is checked, the overview map will show on the map. This is a smaller map version.
Show Pan Control
If this option is checked, the pan control option will show on the map.
Is Map Draggable
If this option is checked, you will be able to click and hold down the mouse button to pan around on the map.
Show Map Type Control
If this option is checked, you'll have an way to control the type of the map. With this, you'll be able to control if the map is showing a road map, satellite, or hybrid view.
Map Type Control Style
Select the style of the Map Type Control. The default is "Auto".
Show Zoom Control
If this option is checked, the zoom control option will show on the map.
Zoom Control style
Select the style of the Zoom Control. The default is "Auto".

Map Shortcode - Layers tab

The options on the Layers tab allow you to show additional layers on the map.

Layers tab settings

Show Traffic Layer
If this option is checked, the map will display the traffic layer.
Show Transit Layer
If this option is checked, the map will display the transit layer, which will display transit routes.
Show Bicycle Layer
If this option is checked, the map will display the bicycle layer, which will show bicycle routes.

Map Shortcode - Colors tab

The options on the Colors tab allow you to set the colors of the map. If you have questions about color options, please check out this link. You can learn how to use the options and see the changes without saving and refreshing. The screen is a little confusing, but making changes to hue, saturation, lightness, gamma and invert lightness will get you going in the right direction. You can then take those values and plug them into the map options.

Colors tab settings

Hue
This is the basic color for the map.
Saturation
Enter a value between -100 and 100
Indicates the percentage change in intensity of the basic color to apply to the element.
Lightness
Enter a value between -100 and 100
Indicates the percentage change in brightness of the element. Negative values increase darkness (where -100 specifies black) while positive values increase brightness (where +100 specifies white).
Gamma
Enter a value between 0.01 and 10.0, where 1.0 applies no correction
Indicates the amount of gamma correction to apply to the element. Gammas modify the lightness of hues in a non-linear fashion, while not impacting white or black values. Gammas are typically used to modify the contrast of multiple elements. For example, you could modify the gamma to increase or decrease the contrast between the edges and interiors of elements. Low gamma values ( 1) decrease contrast.
Invert Lightness
Inverts the existing lightness. This is useful, for example, for quickly switching to a darker map with white text.

Map Shortcode - Routes tab

The options on the Routes tab allow you to setup the map to include routes from the various markers that you add to the map.

Routes tab settings

Show Routes
Check this if you want use routes.
Calculate Best Route
Check this if you want Google to determine the best route for points between your start and end address. Leaving unchecked will plot the directions in the order you have below.
Route Round Trip
Check this if you want the End Address to be the same as the Start Address, making this a round trip.
Travel Mode
Select how you will be traveling. This will give you the proper directions and will show a more accurate time for the route.
Avoid Tolls
Check this if you want the route to avoid tolls.
Avoid Highways
Check this if you want the route to avoid highways.
Route Color
Select the color of the line that you want to be used on the map to show your route.
Hide Directions
Check this if you want to hide the detailed route directions, only showing the map and route.
Segment Title
Set the title shown for each route (ex. "Route Segment", which will display "Route Segment: 1" for the first item in the route).
Hide Segment Directions
Check this if you want to hide the detailed directions for each segment.
Start Address
Enter a start address for the directions.
Title
Enter a title for the start address for the directions.
Description
Enter a description for the start address for the directions.
Marker Type
Select the type of marker that you want to use for the Start Address.
Color
Select the color of the marker that you want to use for the Start Address.
Custom Marker
Set a custom marker image to be used for the Start Address.
Enter a WordPress attachment ID or a URL - Suggested size is 32x32, anchor will be bottom center.
Marker Anchor
Set a marker anchor to be used for the Start Address.
0,0 is the top left of the image/icon, so the anchor would be 16,32 for a 32x32 image/icon when you want the point at the bottom center - default is 16,32 if a custom marker or icon is added) examples... "16,32", "0,32", "0,16"
End Address
Enter an end address for the directions.
Title
Enter a title for the end address for the directions.
Description
Enter a description for the end address for the directions.
Marker Type
Select the type of marker that you want to use for the End Address.
Color
Select the color of the marker that you want to use for the End Address.
Custom Marker
Set a custom marker image to be used for the Start Address.
Enter a WordPress attachment ID or a URL - Suggested size is 32x32, anchor will be bottom center.
Marker Anchor
Set a marker anchor to be used for the End Address.
0,0 is the top left of the image/icon, so the anchor would be 16,32 for a 32x32 image/icon when you want the point at the bottom center - default is 16,32 if a custom marker or icon is added) examples... "16,32", "0,32", "0,16"

Map Markers

The options in this section are for the Markers.

Markers settings

Address
Set the address for the marker.
Latitude
Set the latitude for the marker. If you have set the address, this is not necessary.
Longitude
Set the longitude for the marker. If you have set the address, this is not necessary.
Title
This option sets the title for the marker, which will show in the infowindow.
Description
This option sets the description for the marker, which will show in the infowindow.
Marker Type
Select the type of marker that you want to use for the Start Address.
Color
Select the color that you want to use for the marker.
Animation
Select an animation for the marker.
Icon Source
Select an Icon Source. This option is only visible if you select "Icon" from the "Marker Type" dropdown.
Icon
Select an Icon from this list, after you've selected an Icon Source. This option is only visible if you select "Icon" from the "Marker Type" dropdown.
Height
Set an icon height. This option is only visible if you select "Icon" from the "Marker Type" dropdown.
Width
Set an icon width. This option is only visible if you select "Icon" from the "Marker Type" dropdown.
Text
Set the text to show in the marker bubble. This option is only visible if you select "Bubble" from the "Marker Type" dropdown.
Custom Marker
Set a custom marker image to be used for the Start Address.
Enter a WordPress attachment ID or a URL - Suggested size is 32x32, anchor will be bottom center.
Marker Anchor
Set a marker anchor to be used for the Start Address.
0,0 is the top left of the image/icon, so the anchor would be 16,32 for a 32x32 image/icon when you want the point at the bottom center - default is 16,32 if a custom marker or icon is added) examples... "16,32", "0,32", "0,16"
Marker Shadow
Set a custom marker image to be used for the Start Address.
Enter a WordPress attachment ID or a URL - Suggested size is 32x32, anchor will be bottom center.
Shadow Anchor
Set a marker anchor to be used for the Start Address.
0,0 is the top left of the image/icon, so the anchor would be 16,32 for a 32x32 image/icon when you want the point at the bottom center - default is 16,32 if a custom marker or icon is added) examples... "16,32", "0,32", "0,16"