Written by:
Naimh
Last updated: 12/08/2026 15:43:57

Creating a basic Style

This workflow guides users through styling a layer in Azimap by creating a new style, configuring fill and stroke properties, and saving the changes.

1

Click on the Style Preview icon of the layer you wish to change or add a style to.

OnePolygon eastCoast region on Example Map | Azimap
2

Click the 'Add new style' button to create a new style for the map layer.

Button labeled 'Add new style' in the Styler panel.
3

Click the 'New Style Name' field to enter a name for the new style.

Input field for entering a new style name in the Styler panel.
4

Click the 'Create' button continue to configure the style.

Click the green 'Create' button to apply the new style.
5

The style is create with a default rule 'OL Style Rule 0'. Click on this rule to edit it.

Click the 'OL Style Rule 0' button to preview the selected style.
Tip

The buttons along the bottom allow you to add multiple rules, import and export styles.

6

Enter a name for the rule.

Name on Example Map | Azimap
7

Click the 'Fill Type' dropdown to choose a fill option.

Dropdown menu for selecting fill type in the map styler.
8

Click the Fill Colour field to choose a color for the map layer fill.

Click the Fill Colour field to select a color for the map layer fill.
9

Click and drag the fill opacity slider to set the fill opacity.

Fill Opacity: 0.5 on Example Map | Azimap
10

Click the Stroke Colour field to adjust the stroke color.

Click the Stroke Colour field to adjust the stroke color.
11

Click and drag the stroke opacity slider to set the stroke opacity.

Stroke Opacity: 1 on Example Map | Azimap
12

Enter a custom Stroke Width.

Stroke Width on Example Map | Azimap
13

Choose a stroke style.

Stroke Style on Example Map | Azimap
14

Once you are happy with the rule click Add.

Add on Example Map | Azimap
15

You will now see the new rule in the list of rules for the style. Click Save to save and apply the style to the layer.

Save on Example Map | Azimap