> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wpmaps-docs.mapster.me/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wpmaps-docs.mapster.me/mapster-wp-maps-v2/the-mapmaker/features.md).

# Features

Features are the things that appear on your map — points, lines, and polygons. In the Mapmaker, all your features are listed in the **left panel**, and you can add new ones in a few different ways.

> **Looking to style your features?** See [Styling](/mapster-wp-maps-v2/the-mapmaker/styling.md) for colors, markers, icons, and more.

## Feature Types

When you add a feature, you choose what geometry type it is (point, line, or polygon), and then what *kind* of that type you want to display. You can switch between kinds at any time without losing your data.

**Points** can be displayed as:

* **Marker** — a standard map pin
* **Circle** — a filled circle with configurable radius
* **Label & Icon** — text or an icon displayed directly on the map (no pin)
* **3D Object** — a 3D model placed at a coordinate <sup>Library dependent</sup>

**Lines** are displayed as:

* **Line** — a stroked path between two or more coordinates

**Polygons** can be displayed as:

* **Polygon (Flat)** — a filled, flat area
* **Polygon (3D)** — an extruded area with height <sup>Library dependent</sup>
* **Image Polygon** — a polygon filled with an image
* **Pattern Polygon** — a polygon filled with a repeating pattern

## Adding Features

There are two buttons at the top of the left panel: **Add Geo** and **Add Post**.

### Add Geo — Draw on the Map

**Add Geo** puts the Mapmaker into drawing mode. A small toolbar appears at the top of the map with four options:

* **Add Point** — click anywhere on the map to place a point
* **Add Line** — click to place vertices; double-click to finish
* **Add Polygon** — click to place vertices; double-click to close the shape
* **Upload** — import features from a file (see [Importing Files](#importing-files) below)

Click the same button again to exit that drawing mode without adding anything.

### Add Post — Link WordPress Posts

**Add Post** opens a modal for linking existing WordPress content to your map. This is how you add features that are managed as WordPress posts rather than drawn directly. It has two tabs:

**From Mapster Posts** — link features you've already created as Mapster post types:

* **Locations** — individual Mapster Location posts (points)
* **Lines** — Mapster Line posts
* **Polygons** — Mapster Polygon posts
* **Map Categories** — add all features belonging to a Mapster category at once

**From All WP Posts** — link any WordPress post type that has geographic data attached:

* **Custom Posts** — search for individual posts by title
* **Custom Categories** — add all posts from a WordPress category or taxonomy

Click **Save** in the modal to apply your selections. The features will load into your map immediately.

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## Importing Files

The **Upload** option (in the drawing toolbar, or in the right panel welcome screen) lets you import geographic data from a file. Supported formats:

* **GeoJSON** (`.geojson`, `.json`)
* **Shapefile** (`.zip` — the shapefile and its companion files zipped together)
* **GPX** (`.gpx`)
* **KML** (`.kml`)

After selecting a file, the Mapmaker shows you a preview of how many points, lines, and polygons it contains. Click **Import** to add them all to your map as individual features.

> **Tip:** For large or complex polygon files, simplify them first at [mapshaper.org](https://mapshaper.org) to keep your map loading fast.

For **CSV imports** and more advanced import options (recurring imports, field mapping), use the **Full Import Tool** found under **Maps > Settings** in your WordPress admin.

## Managing Features in the Left Panel

All your map's features are listed in the left panel. Click any feature to select it — the right panel switches to show that feature's settings.

At the bottom of the features list is a **Manage Clustering** button, which opens the clustering settings in the right panel. See [Styling → Clustering](/mapster-wp-maps-v2/the-mapmaker/styling.md#clustering) for details.

## Editing a Feature

When a feature is selected, the right panel shows its settings organized into collapsible sections. At the top:

* **Title** — the feature's name, used in popups and lists
* **Type** — switch between display types within the same geometry (e.g. change a Marker to a Circle). Switching type resets the feature's styling to defaults.

Below that, you'll find sections for the feature's **appearance** (covered in [Styling](/mapster-wp-maps-v2/the-mapmaker/styling.md)), **popup**, **interactivity**, and **Position & Geometry**.

### Position & Geometry

The **Position & Geometry** section lets you move or update a feature's coordinates:

* **Adjust Position on Map** — re-enters drawing mode with this feature selected, so you can drag it to a new position
* **GeoJSON upload** — replace this feature's geometry by uploading a GeoJSON file
* **GeoJSON download** — download this feature's geometry as a GeoJSON file

> **Note:** Multi-geometry features (MultiPoint, MultiLineString, MultiPolygon) can't be adjusted in the Mapmaker. Edit them by opening the feature's WordPress post directly in the classic editor.

## Removing a Feature

Scroll to the bottom of any selected feature's settings panel to find the **Remove** button. This removes the feature from the map — it does not delete the underlying WordPress post if the feature was added via **Add Post**.