When you want to show someone a specific view of a map or embed it in a particular way on a webpage, you can use query strings. These are special codes added to the end of a map URL to customize how it appears or behaves.
Basic Structure
The basic format for adding query strings to a map URL is:
https://map.concept3d.com/map/?id=[mapID]#![queryString]
Replace [mapID]
with your actual map ID (without brackets).
Using Multiple Query Strings
You can use more than one query string to create a custom view. When using multiple query strings, the URL looks like this:
https://map.concept3d.com/map/?id=[mapID]#![queryString1]?[queryString2]
Note: If you use multiple query strings and the URL doesn't work as expected, contact support. Some combinations may not work well together, and we can help you get the view you want.
Common Query Strings
Parameter |
URL Addition |
Description |
Example Structure |
Sidebar Closed |
sbc |
Will open the map with the sidebar closed on desktop or minimized on mobile. The user will still be able to open the sidebar. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!sbc |
Sidebar Hide |
&sbh |
Will load the map with the sidebar removed from the display. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]&sbh#! NOTE: This is placed before the hash |
Top Bar Hide |
&tbh |
Will load the map with the top bar removed from the display. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]&tbh#!
|
Set Zoom Level |
z/ |
Appending |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!z/[ZoomLevel] |
Center Map |
mc/ |
Appending Note: Using |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!mc/[lat,long] |
Set Floor Level |
lvl/ |
Followed by desired floor level, will load the map with the designated floor displaying. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!lvl/[levelNumber] |
Category Toggle |
ct/ |
Followed by the category ID will load the map with the designated category toggled on - displaying the location markers and polygons on the map. Multiple categories can be toggled at a time. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!ct/[categoryID] |
Category Expand |
ce/ |
Followed by the category ID will load the map with the designated category expanded - displaying the location of that category in the sidebar. Only one category can be expanded at a time. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!ce/[categoryID] |
Open a Specific Location Marker |
m/ |
Followed by the marker ID, will load the map with the designated location open. Only one marker can be expanded at a time. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!m/[markerID] |
Open Marker as a Balloon |
mb/ |
Will open a location normally set to sidebar display in the CMS as a balloon. Best used for website embeds without the header and footer. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!m/[markerID]?mb/ |
Minimize Location Marker Balloon |
bm/ |
Will open a location minimized. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!m/[markerID]?bm/ |
Toggle Specific Sidebar |
sbt/ |
Followed by the specific sidebar option (Locations, Tour, or Transit, will open the sidebar tab designated. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#?sbt/tours |
Search |
s/ or s/key= |
Followed by search term, will open the map with the search results for the designated term selected |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!s/key=Arts |
Footer Hide |
fh/ |
Will load the map without any footer in the sidebar. This is not necessary if the parameter &sbh is already in use. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!fh/ |
Print Hide |
ph/ |
Will load the map without A print button on the top bar. This is not necessary if the parameter &tbh is already in use. Only applies to desktop. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!ph |
Hide Home Button |
&hh |
Will hide the home button from the map controls on desktop and mobile. This is not necessary if &mch is in use. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]&hh#! NOTE: This is placed before the hash |
Hide Map Controls |
&mch |
Will hide all map controls including zoom, map layers, home button and spin/rotate if enabled. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]&mch#! NOTE: This is placed before the hash |
Hide Logo |
lh/ |
Will hide the logo from the map top bar on desktop and mobile. This is not necessary if &tbh is in use. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!?lh/ |
Hide Level Selector |
lvlh/ |
Will hide the level selector from the map on desktop and mobile. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!lvlh/ |
Play Tour |
t/ |
Followed by the tour ID, will open the map tour designated. Add the tour stop number to designated a specific tour stop, or it will default to the first stop. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!t/[tourID]:[tourStopNumber] |
Reference ID Share |
&reference= |
Followed by the reference ID, will open the location the reference ID is associated with. Can be done before the hash or after the hash with different parameter options. Some tracking systems will strip everything after the hash, so both options are provided. |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[MapID]&reference=[referenceID] NOTE: This is placed before the hash |
ref/ |
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=[mapID]#!ref/[referenceID] |
Remember to replace [mapID]
with your actual map ID in all examples.
Need Help?
If you're having trouble with query strings or need a specific custom view, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here to help you get the most out of your map!