Map editing

Draw edit and remove polygons

For editors on image or Google backgrounds Updated 28 September 2026

Where

Map then Add points then shape placement

Represent a lot boundary or an Information area with a clickable shape.

Steps

  1. Select an image or Google background and choose the record to place.
  2. Choose polygon or shape placement mode.
  3. Click around the boundary to add corners.
  4. Use Undo corner if needed, then Finish shape once at least three valid corners are present.
  5. Select the shape and drag it or its corner handles to adjust it.
  6. Use the remove-placement action if you want to detach it from this background.

Expected result

A polygon is linked to the same record data and action as a point would be.

Tips and limits

Google Map polygons use geographic coordinates; image polygons use image-relative coordinates. GLB surface polygon drawing is not implemented. Availability areas use their assigned status colour. Information areas use the shape fill and outline colours in Map Styling; opacity and outline thickness are shared controls.

Effect on the published viewer

Publish changes to make shape geometry visible to visitors.

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