Online Guide – Map Tile Layers

Tumonz now supports multiple integrated high-definition image layers. These layers download maps (built up from ‘tiles’ which cover the current view) as needed, and cache these tiles for faster map display in the future. The short guide below explains how to get the most out of this feature.

Please note that the detail below is for Tumonz 12.2 and later versions – please update Tumonz if you have an earlier version. Click on any image below to enlarge it

Examples

MapTiler allows for 100k free tiles per month, while MapBox allows for 200k free tiles per month. It takes ~2k tiles to cover a very large farm (taking into account all the levels of detail), and since Tumonz caches tiles the free allowance will be sufficient even when for example a new farm was to be added daily.
You can check your account usage if you are interested (select Analytics in Maptiler, or Statistics in MapBox), but even in the rare case that you exceed the allowance it will simply start loading new tiles when the month rolls over. If you do get a lot of commercial value out of the tile layers and use them extensively, consider extending your account allowance with one of their well-priced plans.

Create a free account for the Map Tiles Service you want to activate in Tumonz (MapTiler or MapBox – see next steps for more detail) and copy the code into Tumonz settings (Map Browsing – Map Tiles Services – Service Keys).

Select a map style with a Map Tiles Service layer e.g. Default with Satellite Imagery – the layer will now load/display as you move around the map.

Creating a free account at **MapTiler** (default service in Tumonz):

Select **Create Free Account** at www.maptiler.com, sign in with Google or your e-mail and verify the address with the link they send, and finally answer the two questions (role = ‘Cartographer’, use for = ‘Utilise static maps API’). Click on **API Keys** and copy the *Default key* – this is the key to enter in Tumonz settings.

Creating a free account at **MapBox**:

Select **Get started for free** at www.mapbox.com, choose Business/Individual and fill in the few other fields, and finally verify your e-mail with the link they sent. Click on **Tokens** and copy the *Default public token* – this is the key to enter in Tumonz settings.

Usage notes

MapTiler allows for 100k free tiles per month, while MapBox allows for 200k free tiles per month. It takes ~2k tiles to cover a very large farm (taking into account all the levels of detail), and since Tumonz caches tiles the free allowance will be sufficient even when for example a new farm was to be added daily.
You can check your account usage if you are interested (select Analytics in Maptiler, or Statistics in MapBox), but even in the rare case that you exceed the allowance it will simply start loading new tiles when the month rolls over. If you do get a lot of commercial value out of the tile layers and use them extensively, consider extending your account allowance with one of their well-priced plans.