Projection control how to toggle the map between mercator and globe projection

This tutorial provides instructions on how to add the projection control that toggles the map between “mercator” and “globe” projection.

NPM module setup

  1. Install the npm package.

    
     npm install --save @maptiler/sdk
    
  2. Include the CSS file.

    If you have a bundler that can handle CSS, you can import the CSS

    
     import "@maptiler/sdk/dist/maptiler-sdk.css";
    

    or include it with a <link /> in the head of the document via the CDN

    
     <link href='https://cdn.maptiler.com/maptiler-sdk-js/v4.1.0/maptiler-sdk.css' rel='stylesheet' />
    
  3. Include the following code in your JavaScript file (Example: app.js).

    
     import * as maptilersdk from '@maptiler/sdk';
    
     maptilersdk.config.apiKey = 'YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE';
     const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
       container: 'map', // container's id or the HTML element to render the map
       style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.STREETS,
          
       center: [16.62662018, 49.2125578], // starting position [lng, lat]
       zoom: 1, // starting zoom
          
     });
    
  4. Replace YOUR_MAPTILER_API_KEY_HERE with your own API key. Make sure to secure the key before you publish it.

  5. The next is up to you. You can center your map wherever you desire (modifying the starting position) and set an appropriate zoom level (modifying the starting zoom) to match your users’ needs. Additionally, you can change the map’s look (by updating the source URL); choose from a range of visually appealing map styles from our extensive MapTiler standard maps, or create your own to truly differentiate your application.

  6. To add the control to the map, all you have to do is indicate it in the map builder options.

    
     const map = new maptilersdk.Map({
       container: 'map', // container's id or the HTML element to render the map
       style: maptilersdk.MapStyle.STREETS,
       center: [16.62662018, 49.2125578], // starting position [lng, lat]
       zoom: 1, // starting zoom
       projectionControl: true //enable the projection control
     });
    
How to turn on the globe projection

Globe projection

Examples

Enable the 3D globe map projection in your application.

Create a globe map with ocean bathymetry terrain elevation

Globe with ocean bathymetry

Examples

Display ocean bathymetry and terrain elevation on 3D globe.

Add a 3D model to globe using MapTiler 3D JS

Add a 3D model to globe using MapTiler 3D JS

Examples

Integrate 3D models into your interactive globe map surface.

Create a globe map with 3D terrain elevation

Globe with elevation terrain

Examples

Create a 3D globe map featuring terrain elevation.

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