Plot markers of addresses from a taxonomy along with address from post in the same map

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Problem: I have a map that shows the address field associated with a custom post type. I also have a custom address field on some taxonomy terms that are associated with this post. I'd like the map to include markers for each taxonomy term, and I'd like the term markers to be different than the post marker.

Solution: Set up a new View of your custom taxonomy. In the Loop Output section of this View, insert a Map Marker using the Fields and Views button. In the settings for the marker, you will set it to reference the same map ID you are already displaying on your post. You can choose to get the location of each marker from a custom term field, and you can also choose a specific marker in the "Marker Icons" tab. Finally you will add your View to the post, content template, or layout containing the map.

Relevant Documentation: https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/

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Last updated by jonS-4 6 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Christian Cox.

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June 27, 2017 at 1:36 pm #541982

jonS-4

I have a custom taxonomy which has a custom term of a map location. When viewing a page of a custom post I have a map showing that post's location. But I also want to plot markers for all the taxonomy locations that the post uses. Ideally I want the pin to be a different graphic, too. I've gone through loads of threads in the support forum but just can't find how to achieve this.

June 27, 2017 at 7:47 pm #542146

Christian Cox

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Hi, sure this is possible. Set up a new View of your custom taxonomy. In the Loop Output section of this View, you want to insert a Map Marker using the Fields and Views button. In the settings for the marker, you will set it to reference the same map ID you are already displaying on your post. You can choose to get the location of each marker from a custom term field, and you can also choose a specific marker in the "Marker Icons" tab. Screenshot of a sample Loop Output editor attached. Finally you will add your View to the post, content template, or layout containing the map.

We have more information about this here:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/

Let me know if you get stuck and I'll take another look.

June 27, 2017 at 9:45 pm #542186

jonS-4

Wow, thanks Christian, that's exactly what I needed.

One small issue. It's working great but is placing a marker for every taxonomy. I want it to only place them for the taxonomies selected for that post. I'm guessing it's an easy tweak but I just can't find it.

Thanks again.

June 27, 2017 at 9:56 pm #542189

jonS-4

Hi again

Sorted it! I put in a filter on the new view.

Thanks again, you're a star.

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