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Asked: 2024-11-21T08:36:22+05:30

I’m encountering an issue where the tiles on Google Maps aren’t displaying correctly when the position of a marker shifts significantly. Has anyone faced a similar problem or have suggestions for resolving this?

anonymous user

I’ve been playing around with Google Maps for a project, and I’ve hit a bit of a snag. So here’s what’s going on: I’ve got a marker that I’m moving around based on some user input, right? But for some reason, whenever the position of this marker shifts significantly—like from one zip code to another—the tiles on the map start acting all weird.

At first, I thought it might just be a temporary glitch. You know how sometimes things just need a second to catch up? But I’ve waited, refreshed the page multiple times, and even cleared my cache, but the problem keeps popping up. It’s like the tiles just refuse to load properly; I’ve seen them go blank, get jumbled, or display some random sections of the map. Totally throws off the whole experience, especially when I’m trying to showcase a specific area to my users.

I’ve played with the zoom levels a bit, and sometimes that fixes it for a bit, but if the marker moves too far too quickly, it’s back to square one. I’m using the standard Google Maps API, and everything is set up correctly as far as I can tell. No errors in the console either, which makes it even more puzzling.

I’ve searched online and found a couple of forums mentioning similar issues, but most of the suggestions seemed way too complicated, or they didn’t pertain to what I’m facing. It’s just so frustrating! I’m wondering if anyone else has run into this issue before. Did you find a workaround or a solution that actually worked? Is there some sort of delay I should build in when the marker moves? Or maybe is there a specific setting I’m missing that’s causing this mess? I’d love to hear any tips or experiences you guys might have with this—it would really help me out!

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    1. anonymous user

      It sounds like you’re experiencing a common issue with the Google Maps API where rapid changes in marker positions can disrupt tile loading. When the marker’s position shifts significantly, the map tiles may not have enough time to reload or refresh, which causes them to appear blank or jumbled. One potential workaround you can implement is to introduce a delay before updating the marker’s position. This can be done using a simple timeout function. For example, you could set a delay of a few hundred milliseconds to allow the map to stabilize before executing the marker update, which may help the tiles to load correctly and in sync with the new marker position.

      Additionally, consider utilizing the setCenter method with a smoother animation during the marker transition. Instead of jumping from one location to another, animate the movement gradually to give the map more time to load the appropriate tiles for the new area. Moreover, reviewing your map settings, particularly regarding tile caching and the zoom level transition, might reveal further improvements. If these adjustments don’t resolve the issue, it may be worth exploring alternate map libraries or tools that better handle rapid position changes, especially if your application relies heavily on dynamic user inputs.

    2. anonymous user

      Sounds like you’re having a frustrating time with the Google Maps API! I’ve seen some similar issues before, so let me share a few ideas that might help you out.

      First off, when you move the marker significantly, it might be worth adding a small delay before updating its position. This can help give the map time to load the new tiles. You could use a simple timeout like this:

      setTimeout(() => {
    marker.setPosition(newPosition);
}, 100); // 100 ms delay

      Another thing to consider is to check if you’re rendering the marker and the map in a way that’s causing the tiles to lag. Make sure you’re not trying to move the marker too frequently or updating the map state too often. It’s a good idea to batch those updates if possible.

      If the zoom levels are affecting things, you might want to try locking the zoom level when the marker is moving. This way, you’ll avoid any potential glitches that come from sudden zoom or tiles shifting:

      map.setZoom(currentZoomLevel); // before moving the marker

      Also, check if your API calls are being limited or if the rate of requests is too high. Sometimes, if you’re moving the marker rapidly, it can hit some limits that cause tiles to misbehave.

      If none of this helps, it could be related to issues on Google’s end or problems with the specific browser you’re using. Try testing in different browsers to see if it’s consistent across the board.

      I hope one of these tips will help you out. Good luck, and hang in there!