v.2:data:labels

qemm — 2010-07-21T08:06:49-05:00

Labels are texts which are positioned on top of the map. Labels can contain other labels, movies or lines. Labels should be placed in node:




  This is clickable label ]]>
  Some html formatted description can be placed here]]>

  

v.2:bundle:javascript:function_list - created
qemm — 2010-03-18T03:14:34-05:00
Functions that control the map

flashMovie.setData(data)

This function can be used for setting the maps's data on the fly. Data must be in XML form. Just like in data files.

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flashMovie.setSettings(settings)

This function can be used to set multiple (or a single) setting at a runtime. The settings must be passed in XML form, using the same names as in settings file. The settings string must not contain line breaks, double quotes must be replaced with single quotes. For example:


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qemm — 2010-03-18T02:40:49-05:00
*  Getting started
	*  Adding map to a page
	*  Multiple maps on one page
	*  Developer mode

	*  The basics
	*  Data structure
	*  Areas (countries, regions)
	*  Movies (cities, icons, images)
	*  Labels (text)
	*  Lines

	*  Basics
	*  Function list


v.2:bundle:javascript:basics - created
qemm — 2010-03-18T02:38:56-05:00
You can use JavaScript commands to control the map. This allows you to create a way for your viewers to manipulate the map from the web page, as well as to retrieve some information from the map, so you can synchronize another element of the page with the map.


v.2:data:areas
qemm — 2010-01-28T07:44:06-05:00
Areas are movie clips which are already in map file. You can also call areas as "countries" or "regions". Areas can contain movies, labels and lines. Areas should be placed in  node:

In the example above two areas (countries) are described. The first area, "UK" has a description, this means the text box with this description will be displayed when user clicks on this area. The second area, "US" doesn't have description, but it has zoom_x, zoom_y and zoom attributes set. This means that t…


v.2:data:movies
qemm — 2010-01-28T07:42:34-05:00
Movies are swf, jpg, gif or png files which are loaded on top of the map. Movies can contain other movies, lines or labels. 

There are several embedded movies, which you don't need to load: rectangle, circle, border, target, home. 

In the ammap/icons folder of the ammap package you can find a lot of swf files which can be loaded and used for different purposes. If you want to how a lot of cities on top of the map, it is recommended to use build-in movies, such as circle or target, as the map w…


v.2:how_to:create_custom_maps
qemm — 2009-10-21T02:22:29-05:00
This tutorial teaches you how to create a custom map using standards which are used for amMap country maps.

You can use this FLA sample map of Lithuania as a tutorial.

Quick recommendations for experienced users:


1) place country/areas borders in a separate layer, named borders; 

2) give instance name "borders" for borders movie clip; 

3) use 0.25 width solid white line for borders; 

4) Use original country / area name for movie clip name; 

5) Use lower cased names for movie clip instanc…

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