Angular VectorMap API
The VectorMap is a UI component that visualizes geographical locations. This UI component represents a geographical map that contains areas and markers. Areas embody continents and countries. Markers flag specific points on the map, for example, towns, cities or capitals.
See Also
- Set Up DevExtreme: Angular | Vue | React | jQuery | AngularJS | Knockout | ASP.NET MVC 5 | ASP.NET Core
- Configure a Widget: Angular | Vue | React | jQuery | AngularJS | Knockout | ASP.NET MVC 5 | ASP.NET Core
Properties
Name | Description |
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background |
Specifies the properties for the map background. |
bounds |
Specifies the positioning of a map in geographical coordinates. |
center |
Specifies the geographical coordinates of the center for a map. |
controlBar |
Configures the control bar. |
disabled |
Specifies whether the UI component responds to user interaction. |
elementAttr |
Specifies the global attributes to be attached to the UI component's container element. |
export |
Configures the exporting and printing features. |
layers |
Specifies properties for VectorMap UI component layers. |
legends |
Configures map legends. |
loadingIndicator |
Configures the loading indicator. |
maxZoomFactor |
Specifies a map's maximum zoom factor. |
onCenterChanged |
A function that is executed each time the center coordinates are changed. |
onClick |
A function that is executed when any location on the map is clicked or tapped. |
onDisposing |
A function that is executed before the UI component is disposed of. |
onDrawn |
A function that is executed when the UI component's rendering has finished. |
onExported |
A function that is executed after the UI component is exported. |
onExporting |
A function that is executed before the UI component is exported. |
onFileSaving |
A function that is executed before a file with exported UI component is saved to the user's local storage. |
onIncidentOccurred |
A function that is executed when an error or warning occurs. |
onInitialized |
A function used in JavaScript frameworks to save the UI component instance. |
onOptionChanged |
A function that is executed after a UI component property is changed. |
onSelectionChanged |
A function that is executed when a layer element is selected or selection is canceled. |
onTooltipHidden |
A function that is executed when a tooltip becomes hidden. |
onTooltipShown |
A function that is executed when a tooltip appears. |
onZoomFactorChanged |
A function that is executed each time the zoom factor is changed. |
panningEnabled |
Disables the panning capability. |
pathModified |
Notifies the UI component that it is embedded into an HTML page that uses a tag modifying the path. |
projection |
Specifies the map projection. |
redrawOnResize |
Specifies whether to redraw the UI component when the size of the parent browser window changes or a mobile device rotates. |
rtlEnabled |
Switches the UI component to a right-to-left representation. |
size |
Specifies the UI component's size in pixels. |
theme |
Sets the name of the theme the UI component uses. |
title |
Configures the UI component's title. |
tooltip |
Configures tooltips. |
touchEnabled |
Specifies whether the map should respond to touch gestures. |
wheelEnabled |
Specifies whether or not the map should respond when a user rolls the mouse wheel. |
zoomFactor |
Specifies a number that is used to zoom a map initially. |
zoomingEnabled |
Disables the zooming capability. |
See Also
- Configure a Widget: Angular | Vue | React | jQuery | AngularJS | Knockout | ASP.NET MVC 5 | ASP.NET Core
Methods
This section describes the methods that can be used in code to manipulate objects related to the UI component.
Name | Description |
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beginUpdate() |
Prevents the UI component from refreshing until the endUpdate() method is called. |
center() |
Gets the current map center coordinates. |
center(centerCoordinates) |
Sets the map center coordinates. |
clearSelection() |
Deselects all the selected area and markers on a map at once. The areas and markers are displayed in their initial style after. |
convertToGeo(x, y) |
Converts coordinates from pixels to the dataSource coordinate system. |
convertToXY(longitude, latitude) |
Converts coordinates from the dataSource coordinate system to pixels. |
dispose() |
Disposes of all the resources allocated to the VectorMap instance. |
element() |
Gets the root UI component element. |
endUpdate() |
Refreshes the UI component after a call of the beginUpdate() method. |
exportTo(fileName, format) |
Exports the UI component. |
getInstance(element) |
Gets the instance of a UI component found using its DOM node. |
getLayerByIndex(index) |
Gets a layer with a specific index. |
getLayerByName(name) |
Gets a layer with a specific name. |
getLayers() |
Gets all layers. |
getSize() |
Gets the current UI component size. |
hideLoadingIndicator() |
Hides the loading indicator. |
instance() |
Gets the UI component's instance. Use it to access other methods of the UI component. |
off(eventName) |
Detaches all event handlers from a single event. |
off(eventName, eventHandler) |
Detaches a particular event handler from a single event. |
on(eventName, eventHandler) |
Subscribes to an event. |
on(events) |
Subscribes to events. |
option() |
Gets all UI component properties. |
option(optionName) |
Gets the value of a single property. |
option(optionName, optionValue) |
Updates the value of a single property. |
option(options) |
Updates the values of several properties. |
print() |
Opens the browser's print window. |
render() |
Redraws the UI component. |
resetOption(optionName) |
Resets an property to its default value. |
showLoadingIndicator() |
Shows the loading indicator. |
svg() |
Gets the UI component's SVG markup. |
viewport() |
Gets the current map viewport coordinates. |
viewport(viewportCoordinates) |
Sets the map viewport coordinates. |
zoomFactor() |
Gets the current zoom factor value. |
zoomFactor(zoomFactor) |
Sets the zoom factor value. |
See Also
- Call Methods: Angular | Vue | React | jQuery | AngularJS | Knockout | ASP.NET MVC 5 | ASP.NET Core
Events
Name | Description |
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centerChanged |
Raised each time the center coordinates are changed. |
click |
Raised when any location on the map is clicked or tapped. |
disposing |
Raised before the UI component is disposed of. |
drawn |
Raised when the UI component's rendering has finished. |
exported |
Raised after the UI component is exported. |
exporting |
Raised before the UI component is exported. |
fileSaving |
Raised before a file with exported UI component is saved to the user's local storage. |
incidentOccurred |
Raised when an error or warning occurs. |
initialized |
Raised only once, after the UI component is initialized. |
optionChanged |
Raised after a UI component property is changed. |
selectionChanged |
Raised when a layer element is selected or selection is canceled. |
tooltipHidden |
Raised when a tooltip becomes hidden. |
tooltipShown |
Raised when a tooltip appears. |
zoomFactorChanged |
Raised each time the zoom factor is changed. |
See Also
- Handle Events: Angular | Vue | React | jQuery | AngularJS | Knockout | ASP.NET MVC 5 | ASP.NET Core
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