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Mastering OpenLayers 3: Create powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide

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Chapter 2. Applying Custom Styles

We covered the basics of the library in the previous chapter. Before moving on and learning how to code great applications with the library, we will cover the basics of applying custom styles with CSS and the methods offered by OpenLayers 3. The CSS part requires some basic knowledge in styling, but the more advanced techniques will be discussed in greater details.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Modifying the default appearance of the map with CSS
  • Applying custom styles to vector layers
  • Customizing controls
  • Creating a WebGIS application layout

Before getting started

Before moving on and customizing the default appearance, we should talk about its rendering process. OpenLayers 3 is a canvas-based web mapping library, which means that it draws everything it can on a single canvas element. This not only makes the rendering process faster, but also prevents direct styling with CSS. However, there are some parts rendered as pure DOM elements. These parts, specifically the controls, overlays, and drag boxes, can be styled directly. For the other parts, like vector data, the capabilities of the canvas element can be used for styling, mostly with inner methods. We will discuss rendering in a later chapter in more detail. For now, keeping this nature of the library in mind should be enough.

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Using the DOM renderer opens up new possibilities in CSS styling. However, it cannot render vector data in SVG format; therefore, you can only style image layers directly. The library also loses performance; thus, using the DOM renderer should be...

Customizing the default appearance

Now that we are clear about what parts can be customized with CSS, let's make an attempt to use it in practice. Firstly, we will need the code from the example in the previous chapter. If you look at the code appendix, you will see some files starting with ch02_css. The html and js files are exactly the same as we used in the last chapter. In this example, all the magic will take place in the css file.

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If you take a look at the html file, you can see our custom css file is declared after the official css file. This was done due to the phenomenon called CSS specificity. If two CSS file declarations are made to the same element with the same specificity, the order of the declarations will define the styling. As we have declared our custom css file after the official one, it will overwrite the default styling.

Identifying the classes

Open up the first example, called ch02_css.html, in your browser. You can see the already modified look of the previous...

Styling vector layers

You might or you might not be familiar with vector styling at this point. If you know about the concept, however, a little revision won't hurt. In this example, we will change the default vector style of the example dataset to green stars. As vector data is drawn directly to the canvas by the library, their styles can be changed only by inner methods with a limited set of values.

You can see a js file named ch02_vector in the code appendix. You can use this file with the previous example or extend the original one with the following rules:

var vectorLayer = new ol.layer.Vector({
    source: new ol.source.Vector({
        format: new ol.format.GeoJSON({
            defaultDataProjection: 'EPSG:4326'
        }),
        url: '../../res/world_capitals.geojson',
        attributions: [
            new ol.Attribution({
                html: 'World Capitals © Natural Earth'
            })
        ]
    }),
    style: new ol.style.Style...

Customizing the appearance with JavaScript

Apart from direct styling with CSS, OpenLayers 3 offers some methods to specify the appearance of our maps. These methods can be used to make such changes in the behavior of the controls, which would otherwise be quite hard to achieve, if not impossible. In the next example, we will look at some of the JavaScript-based customizing options.

If you open up the code attachment, you can see some files named ch02_controls. In these files, you can examine the changes we made to the previous example. The main changes, like the title suggests, will be in the JavaScript part of the example.

Changing the overview map and the scale bar

In this example, we will group the controls based on their position on the map. In the bottom-left corner, we already lifted the overview map above the scale bar. Now, it is time to change some of their inner properties:

var map = new ol.Map({
    […]
    controls: [
        […]
        new ol.control.ScaleLine({...

Creating a WebGIS client layout

Now that we are quite familiar with the possibilities of styling our maps with CSS and the inner methods, the next step is to create the layout of a WebGIS application. This step requires us to rethink our design patterns. The goal of this chapter is to create an application-specific design that doesn't prevent future developers from using the default options. This way, we can create a general wrapper API, which extends the capabilities of the library in a developer-friendly way.

Building the HTML

First, let's extend the HTML part of our application. For a proper WebGIS client, the map canvas is only a part of the complete application. As mentioned in the beginning, for now, we only build the tool bar and the notification bar. We extend the HTML like in the example named ch02_webgis.html:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
    <head>
        <meta charset="utf-8">
        <title>Chapter 2 - Preparing...

Before getting started

Before moving on and customizing the default appearance, we should talk about its rendering process. OpenLayers 3 is a canvas-based web mapping library, which means that it draws everything it can on a single canvas element. This not only makes the rendering process faster, but also prevents direct styling with CSS. However, there are some parts rendered as pure DOM elements. These parts, specifically the controls, overlays, and drag boxes, can be styled directly. For the other parts, like vector data, the capabilities of the canvas element can be used for styling, mostly with inner methods. We will discuss rendering in a later chapter in more detail. For now, keeping this nature of the library in mind should be enough.

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  • Develop responsive and platform-independent web mapping applications with OpenLayers 3
  • Learn the key points of creating great applications with native JavaScript through the step-by-step examples
  • Master the use of the library, from compiling custom builds to developing a complete WebGIS appliation

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OpenLayers 3 allows you to create stunning web mapping and WebGIS applications. It uses modern, cutting edge browser technologies. It is written with Closure Library, enabling you to build browser-independent applications without painful debugging ceremonies, which even have some limited fallback options for older browsers. With this guide, you will be introduced to the world of advanced web mapping and WebGIS. First, you will be introduced to the advanced features and functionalities available in OpenLayers 3. Next, you will be taken through the key points of creating custom applications with OpenLayers 3. You will then learn how to create the web mapping application of yours (or your company's) dream with this open source, expense-free, yet very powerful library. We’ll also show you how to make amazing looking thematic maps and create great effects with canvas manipulation. By the end of this book, you will have a strong command of web mapping and will be well on your way to creating amazing applications using OpenLayers 3.

Who is this book for?

This book is intended for front-end developers with basic understanding of JavaScript and GIS concepts, and preferably for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of OpenLayers 3. You might have never used OpenLayers 3 as a seasoned JavaScript developer. If this is the case and you are eager to learn web mapping, this book will definitely set you on the right track.

What you will learn

  • Use the advanced functionality of the OpenLayers 3 library effectively
  • Implement the library in your application, shaping it to your needs
  • Manage layers and the layer stack dynamically
  • Create not only stunning but also accurate thematic maps
  • Extend OpenLayers 3 with your own custom classes
  • Develop mobile-friendly web mapping applications
  • • Make stunning effects with canvas manipulation, or visualize point clouds with WebGL
  • • Integrate third-party applications, and create custom builds that completely satisfy your needs
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1. Creating Simple Maps with OpenLayers 3
Before getting started
Structure of OpenLayers 3
Building the layout
Using the API documentation
Debugging the code
Summary
2. Applying Custom Styles Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Applying Custom Styles
Before getting started
Customizing the default appearance
Styling vector layers
Customizing the appearance with JavaScript
Creating a WebGIS client layout
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Building a layer tree
Adding layers dynamically
Adding vector layers with the File API
Adding vector layers with a library
Removing layers dynamically
Changing layer attributes
Changing the layer order with the Drag and Drop API
Clearing the message bar
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Accessing attributes
Setting attributes
Validating attributes
Creating thematic layers
Saving vector data
Saving with WFS-T
Modifying the geometry
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5. Creating Responsive Applications with Interactions and Controls
Before getting started
Building the toolbar
Mapping interactions to controls
Building a set of feature selection controls
Adding new vector layers
Building a set of drawing tools
Modifying and snapping to features
Creating new interactions
Building a measuring control
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6. Controlling the Map – View and Projection
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Customizing a view
Constraining a view
Creating a navigation history
Working with extents
Rotating a view
Changing the map's projection
Creating custom animations
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Using different renderers
Creating a WebGL map
Drawing lines and polygons with WebGL
Blending layers
Clipping layers
Exporting a map
Creating a raster calculator
Creating a convolution matrix
Clipping a layer with WebGL
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Generating geocaches
Adding device-dependent controls
Vectorizing the mobile version
Making the mobile application interactive
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Exporting a QGIS project
Importing shapefiles
Spatial analysis with Turf
Spatial analysis with JSTS
3D rendering with Cesium
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Configuring Node JS
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Bundling an application with OpenLayers 3
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You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact customercare@packt.com with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at customercare@packt.com using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

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Return Policy:

We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com with the order number and issue details as explained below:

  1. If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
  2. Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on customercare@packt.com who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
  3. You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
  4. Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
  5. If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
  6. Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on customercare@packt.com within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

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Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

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You can pay with the following card types:

  1. Visa Debit
  2. Visa Credit
  3. MasterCard
  4. PayPal
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Shipping Details

USA:

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Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela