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🗺️ Set a default view for maps

We’re excited to launch Custom default view for maps — a new configuration that gives you more control over how maps are displayed.

1️⃣ The problem​

Maps currently auto-zoom to fit available data. This sometimes results in maps zooming to areas you don’t care about, forcing you to manually zoom and pan to find the right spot every time you open the map.

2️⃣ The solution​

We’ve introduced a configuration that allows you to set a custom default view for map visualizations. This allows a map to open in a specific zoom level and center point, instead of always auto-zooming to fit the data.

3️⃣ How it works​

  • Go to edit mode, then pan and zoom to the view you want everyone to see first
  • Click on the Pin button on the map to save that view

After exploring the map, viewers can quickly return to the saved default view by clicking the Reset button.

For more details, check out our documentation: Set a Default Map View