uMap/Guide/Add a node marker

Marker with default icon

This is the procedure to add a new marker to the map

• Step 1: Start edit with
• Step 2: Select on the right side Draw a marker
• Step 3: Move the cursor to the destination on the map and click.

The system shows an icon on this position. This is a default icon, determined by the map or layer.
The system opens also the panel to modify the marker.

Panel to modify a marker

• Step 4: Check the layer of the marker and modify if necessary.
• Step 5: Enter the name of the marker and the optional description. The description may contain text formatting.

The other buttons serve further detailing of the marker.

• Shape properties: See Customize the icon of a marker.
• Advanced properties: Shows an option to define a default zoom level.
• Interaction options: See Configure label and popup.
• Coordinates: Coordinates can be adjusted manually.
• Advanced actions: Shows an option to remove the marker.

• Step 6: Save
  

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