Topic: General
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Migrate to a new website
If you’re using the Pro version and want to migrate your globes from one site to another, both sites need to have the Pro version installed. Read the process below. 1) Download the export file for your Maps You can go to Tools > Export and select Globes/Regions/Lines/Points to export all your data. This will…
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Clone a globe
From version 1.4.3 you can clone an existing globe. This will allow you to quickly duplicate an existing globe and its entries and make necessary changes. The option is available when you hover the list of created globes as shown in the image below. The cloned duplicated globe will contain the same duplicated marker, lines…
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Setting a different initial center and zoom
You can set a custom initial center for your globe. In the example below the center is set to show Portugal/Spain by default when the globe loads. This is controlled in the Globe settings, in the Initial Altitude/Scale and Center Coordinates options. The initial altitude/scale option works as the ‘camera that views the globe’ altitude.…
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How to use beta versions of the plugin
With the Pro version of the plugin, you can access beta releases sooner. These releases are available for use but have not undergone full testing. We recommend only enabling this option if the plugin author has specifically requested you to test a feature, or if you’re using the plugin in a development environment. Please proceed…
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How to install Interactive Globes
The installation process for Interactive Globes plugin doesn’t differ from any other plugin installation on WordPress, so you might be familiar with this process already. These are the essential steps to install the basic version: Pro version To install the Pro version, after you purchase the plugin you’ll get an email with a download link…
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Adding a globe to a page
After you build your globe, you can add it to any page or post on your site. There are 2 ways to do it: Shortcodes Shortcodes in WordPress are little bits of code that allow you to add dynamic content to a page. Usually the shortcode will be replaced by some other content when you…
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Use custom image for the globe
In the Pro version you can use a custom image for the globe. Simply select the proper option for the globe style and you’ll be given the option to upload your own image. This is one of the images used. Earth Image ↗ It has 4096 × 2048 and any image with this same aspect ratio should adapt well. Here’s an example of…
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Zoom, Pan & Rotate
By default you can zoom, pan and rotate the globe using the mouse or touch movements. You can disable these features in the Globe options: It can be useful to disable these options if you want to lock the globe into a specific view and not allow users to zoom or rotate the globe.
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How to change globe size
The globe container will expand to 100% of the space availble where you place it. If you’re using a page builder, the container where you place the globe shortcode or block, will control the size of the globe container. For example, if you place the globe on a column that only has 500px width, the…