Like the way the UMapper editor works? Now you can have it on your site! On any map that is set for anyone to edit (this can be set under map info), you will see a new embed option on the map view page under the share section below the map: Wiki Editor Embed. Copy and paste the code provided to embed the editor for this map anywhere on the web. Here is an example:

Click here to see the updated map on UMapper, or refresh to see it below:

When embedding the editor, it is important to remember a few things:

• The Wiki Editor Embed can only be used on a page that is publicly available because it must send data back to UMapper to retrieve saved maps, icons, linked files, etc.
• Concurrent saves are currently processed using last-in, first-out which means it is possible for someone to overwrite your changes if they are saving at the same time as you. We are looking into this.
• While it’s not limited, it’s best to embed the editor with a width of no less than 525px so that controls do not overlap.

We are also working on a new feature for the map embed that will allow you to refresh the map without refreshing the page. Check back, this will be a handy feature to go along with the Wiki Editor Embed and it should be available soon.

If you have any questions or suggestions for the new Wiki Embed Editor, please post a comment here or drop us a line.

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