Symbol + Shape Markers¶

A symbol + shape marker is a combination of a symbol marker and a shape marker. It has a normal symbol, a selected symbol, and a marker style as shown below.

These kinds of markers are useful when you want to use a shape to highlight an area on your map, but also pinpoint a specific location with a symbol image. Below are examples of symbol + shape markers:

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How to create a symbol + shape marker

Choose New > Resource > Marker from the Tour Builder menu
On the Edit Marker screen:
- Give the marker a name
- Choose Symbol + Shape from the Marker Type dropdown
- Choose Circle or Rectangle from the Shape dropdown
- Choose a marker style from the Marker Style dropdown or click the New link to create a new marker style
- Select a symbol from the Normal Symbol dropdown
- Select a symbol from the Selected Symbol dropdown
- Specify the circle radius or the rectangle dimensions
- Set the symbol location within the shape

How to edit a symbol + shape marker

Choose Library > Markers from the Tour Builder menu
On the Marker Library screen:
- Click the name of the marker you want to edit

How to set the location of the symbol within a symbol + shape marker

By default, the symbol is centered within the shape, but you can position it anywhere you like.

Choose Library > Markers from the Tour Builder menu
On the Marker Library screen:
- Click the name of the marker you want to edit
- On the Edit Marker screen:
  - Choose Positioned at X,Y from the Symbol Location dropdown
  - Enter values for X and Y

How to convert an existing polygon, line, or hybrid shape marker into a symbol + shape marker

Choose Library > Markers from the Tour Builder menu
On the Marker Library screen:
- Click the name of the shape marker you want to convert
- On the Edit Marker screen:
  - Choose Symbol + Shape from the Marker Type dropdown

Important: You cannot create a new symbol + shape marker that uses a polygon, line, or hybrid shape in MapsAlive. Currently, to create a polygon, line, or hybrid shape you must edit the coordinates outside of MapsAlive and re-import the shapes. See Importing Marker Shapes for more information.

To learn more, see Working with Markers.