{"id":7816,"date":"2023-04-06T10:36:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T08:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/kb\/uncategorized\/managing-the-map-base-layer\/"},"modified":"2023-04-06T10:36:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T08:36:26","slug":"managing-the-map-base-layer","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/en\/usemaps-documentation\/step-by-step\/managing-the-map-base-layer\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the map base layer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The base map is selected by the administrator from the XYZ layers added to the system.<\/p>\n<p>By default, the publicly available <strong>OpenStreetMap<\/strong> layer is used. To improve performance and speed up operation, the <strong>OpenStreetMap Cache<\/strong> service has been implemented \u2013 tile caching. Images are stored in a cache, which allows faster map display.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>The OSM Cache XYZ<\/strong> layer is added to the system by the Client Manager according to the agreements.<br \/>\nExample URL for this service:<br \/>\n<code>https:\/\/twojadresgis.pl\/osm\/{z}\/{x}\/{y}.png<\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum zoom level: <strong>19<\/strong> (levels above 19 may slow down performance).<\/li>\n<li>Setting the zoom level above <strong>19<\/strong> will prevent printing the base map and will increase the time required to generate prints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5269 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1-1536x877.png 1536w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_1.png 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are also several other base map providers on the market, such as Stamen Maps or Mapbox. Depending on preferences, the administrator can add a custom XYZ base map, which will become the default for the entire application.<\/li>\n<li> Configuration changes are made in the Administration Panel -&gt; Settings -&gt; General -&gt; Base Map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5270 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_2-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The base map is a fundamental element of every Map.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5271 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/usemaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/osm_3-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More:<br \/>\nHow to add a new base map? (XYZ Format)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/usemaps.com\/kb\/definicje\/osm-openstreetmap\/\">OpenStreetMap<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The base map is selected by the administrator from the XYZ layers added to the system. By default, the publicly available OpenStreetMap layer is used. To improve performance and speed up operation, the OpenStreetMap Cache service has been implemented \u2013 tile caching. Images are stored in a cache, which allows faster map display. 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