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Harry Stromfelt
2,985 PointsHow can you add a custom image for a map pin, with a transparent background?
I am trying to use my own image for a map pin but when I add it and place it on the map, I get the actual map pin I want but then the image background also covers the map. So in the end I have a map pin with a square white background.
I have looked everywhere on google but I can't seem to find out how people do it? Is there a trick that I am missing? Can you refine the image boarder to only track the map pin itself?
Thanks! Harry
2 Answers
Michael Vilabrera
Courses Plus Student 11,252 PointsThe problem is you need to paint the inside of your custom image to a transparent color. You can do it, but often finding the right tool will take time.
If you have Photoshop try starting there. Or download the image (you may see a checkerboard instead of a solid color)
Google "Transparent background image" and have a look through the images they supply.
Jason Wayne
11,688 PointsMaybe consider adding a uiimage with a transparent background. Or, you could try playing around with the alpha property of the uiimage.
Harry Stromfelt
2,985 PointsBut how can the UIImage understand what the background is verses the main image? Isn't it just going to be a 2D PNG as opposed to a layered picture like in photoshop..
Cheers for the reply