The MapType contains layers (as you can see from the getTIleLayers call). This means you should be able to control de TileLayer opacity iuf you have a reference to the layer. Never tried it tho :)
2010/5/20 MK <[email protected]> > Hi, > > thanks for that suggestion. It seems that using the method of creating > an own GMapType will indeed work in such sense, that the kml-overlays > are alway on top of that overlay. > > However, I actually used the other method to control the transparency > of the tiled overlay using a slider. That is really cool, since the > regular map types are visible underneath it. > > > My question therefore is, is it possible to combine an own GMapType > with an original in such way, that the transparancy of the GMapType > can be controlled? > > > Thank you > Malte > > > > > On 19 Mai, 19:32, Björn Brala <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'd say create your own GMapType with normal map tiles and you tile > layer, i > > think that should do the trick in putting the kml above the tilelayer. > > > > http://mapki.com/wiki/Add_Your_Own_Custom_Map > > > > Get the tilelayers of standard google maps by calling > > G_NORMAL_MAP.getTileLayers() > > > > Combine and prosper? > > > > 2010/5/19 MK <[email protected]> > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > I have a little problem I hope anybody can help me with: > > > > > I have generated a html-file with google maps implemented using > > > MapTiler - that means that tiled overlay using the GTileLayerOverlay- > > > function is implemented. All that works just fine. > > > > > Now I want to add several kml-overlays (which include markers and > > > polylines). Using > > > > > var kml_ad = new GGeoXml("xxx.kml"); > > > map.addOverlay(kml_ad); > > > > > this is no problem either. Everything shows up - the tiled overlay as > > > well as the kml-overlay. > > > > > But here's my problem: the kml-overlay always shows up below the tiled > > > overlay. I have found no way to figure out how to manually set some > > > sort of z-Index for the various overlay (tiled and kml). > > > > > When the different kml-overlays are not in that perticular order I > > > actually would like them to have, it is still OK. But those kml- > > > overlays should be on top of that tiled overlay... > > > > > Has anybody an idea to solve that problem? > > > > > Thank you very much > > > Malte > > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > > "Google Maps API" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > [email protected]<google-maps-api%[email protected]> > <google-maps-api%[email protected]<google-maps-api%[email protected]> > > > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en. > > > > -- > > Bjorn Brala > > ----------------www.GeoStart.nl/english/- Google maps - Swis > Webdesignwww.twitter.com/bbrala > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Google Maps API" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<google-maps-api%[email protected]> > . > > For more options, visit this group athttp:// > groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Google Maps API" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<google-maps-api%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en. > > -- Bjorn Brala ---------------- www.GeoStart.nl/english/ - Google maps - Swis Webdesign www.twitter.com/bbrala -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-api?hl=en.
