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Map Visualizer allows users to import csv files, and to create a map out of them using the plugin’s interface. 
After you have successfully imported (or created) a data source, you can visualise it on a map and add it to your posts/pages with a shortcode. 
All shortcodes can be constructed easily through the plugin’s interface.
<h4>CSV File Format</h4>
In order for the CSV file to be imported successfully, its format must comply with the following rules:
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The first row must contain all the Header names:
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<li>If you use geographical coordinates, the headers of the first two column must be named “Latitude” and “Longitude” respectively. </li>
<li>If you use addresses, the first column must be named “Address” and the plugin will geocode the data accordingly.</li>
<li>If you wish to use polygons, the first column must be named “Polygon”. Format of polygon data should be of Well-Known Text.</li>
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The second row must contain the data type of each column:
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<li>Available data types include “INT”, “FLOAT” and “TEXT”.</li>
<li>For “Latitude” and “Longitude” headers, the data type to be used is “FLOAT”.</li>
<li>For “Polygon” or “Address” headers, the data type to be used is “TEXT”.</li>
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<h4>shortcode format</h4>
The general format of this plugin’s shortcodes is [visualise]. Available attributes include:
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<li>“file_name” : The name of the file imported you wish to visualise.</li>
<li>“map” : The map type to be used for the visualization. You can choose between “Satellite” or “Streets” maps and the default one is “Streets”.</li>
<li>“type” : Type of visualization. Either visualise your data as “polygon” or as “marker”. Default type is “marker”.</li>
<li>“marker_type” : Choose between “simple marker” or “circle_marker” to be pinned on the chosen map. The default markers are “simple marker”.</li>
<li>“category” : Header Name of your file, which will be used to differentiate the data based on the marker_type chosen.</li>
<li>“colorant” : Color of circle_markers and polygons, used to differentiate the data.</li>
<li>“circle_radius” : Radius of circle_markers. The default value is 5, and it is advised to stay between a 1-10 scale.</li>
<li>“fill_opacity” : Level of opacity for circle_markers and polygons. The default value is 0.3, and it is advised to stay between a 0.1-1 scale.</li>
<li>“center_point” : An Address for setting the initial center point of the map.</li>
<li>“zoom” : Initial zoom of the map. Value 1 shows the entire world map and the default zoom used is 3.</li>
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Map Visualizer

Import your data from csv files and visualise them on Google streets/satellite maps

This plugin is an evolution of my <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/lug-map/" rel="ugc">Lug Map</a>.
Plugin uses post types, and markers are saved as post comments. Some of the features:
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<li>Admin can add markers or allow visitors to submit them (akismet helps on moderation)</li>
<li>Reverse geocoding and ajax loading of markers</li>
<li>Multiple maps can be created and used in the same time</li>
<li>Dynamic sidebar of markers can be generated</li>
<li>Very customizable</li>
<li>Uses jQuery <a href="http://www.blocsoft.com/bmap/" rel="nofollow ugc">bMap</a></li>
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Some screens: <a href="https://i.imgur.com/FFaYH.png" rel="nofollow ugc">1</a>, <a href="https://i.imgur.com/7LFcX.png" rel="nofollow ugc">2</a>

Simple Google Maps

An easy way to create google maps with markers and embed them in your posts. Uses post types!

Map Visualizer vs Simple Google Maps