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# Maps API
The CartoDB Maps API allows you to generate maps based on data hosted in your CartoDB account and apply custom SQL and CartoCSS to the data. The API generates a XYZ-based URL to fetch Web Mercator projected tiles, using web clients such as [Leaflet](http://leafletjs.com), [Google Maps](https://developers.google.com/maps/), or [OpenLayers](http://openlayers.org/).
The CARTO Maps API allows you to generate maps based on data hosted in your CARTO account and apply custom SQL and CartoCSS to the data. The API generates a XYZ-based URL to fetch Web Mercator projected tiles, using web clients such as [Leaflet](http://leafletjs.com), [Google Maps](https://developers.google.com/maps/), or [OpenLayers](http://openlayers.org/).
You can create two types of maps with the Maps API:
- **Anonymous Maps**
You can create maps using your CartoDB public data. Any client can change the read-only SQL and CartoCSS parameters that generate the map tiles. These maps can be created from a JavaScript application alone and no authenticated calls are needed. See [this CartoDB.js example](/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/getting-started/).
You can create maps using your CARTO public data. Any client can change the read-only SQL and CartoCSS parameters that generate the map tiles. These maps can be created from a JavaScript application alone and no authenticated calls are needed. See [this CARTO.js example](/carto-engine/carto-js/getting-started/).
- **Named Maps**
There are also maps that have access to your private data. These maps require an owner to setup and modify any SQL and CartoCSS parameters and are not modifiable without new setup calls.

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}
```
See [MapConfig File Formats](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/) for details.
See [MapConfig File Formats](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/) for details.
#### Response
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Attributes | Description
--- | ---
layergroupid | The ID for that map, used to compose the URL for the tiles. The final URL is: `https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png`
layergroupid | The ID for that map, used to compose the URL for the tiles. The final URL is: `https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png`
updated_at | The ISO date of the last time the data involved in the query was updated.
metadata | Includes information about the layers.
cdn_url | URLs to fetch the data using the best CDN for your zone.
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#### Call
```bash
curl 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d @mapconfig.json
curl 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d @mapconfig.json
```
#### Response
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These tiles will get just the Mapnik layers. To get individual layers, see the following section.
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
```
#### Individual layers
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Individual layers can be accessed using that 0-based index. For UTF grid tiles:
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer}/{z}/{x}/{y}.grid.json
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer}/{z}/{x}/{y}.grid.json
```
In this case, `layer` as 0 returns the UTF grid tiles/attributes for layer 0, the only layer in the example MapConfig.
@ -97,13 +97,13 @@ In this case, `layer` as 0 returns the UTF grid tiles/attributes for layer 0, th
If the MapConfig had a Torque layer at index 1 it could be possible to request it with:
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/1/{z}/{x}/{y}.torque.json
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/1/{z}/{x}/{y}.torque.json
```
#### Attributes defined in `attributes` section
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer}/attributes/{feature_id}
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer}/attributes/{feature_id}
```
Which returns JSON with the attributes defined, like:
@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Which returns JSON with the attributes defined, like:
#### Blending and layer selection
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer_filter}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{layer_filter}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
```
Note: currently format is limited to `png`.
@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Note: currently format is limited to `png`.
Using `all` as `layer_filter` will blend all layers in the layergroup
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/all/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/all/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
```
- Filter by layer index
@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/all/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
A list of comma separated layer indexes can be used to just render a subset of layers. For example `0,3,4` will filter and blend layers with indexes 0, 3, and 4.
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/0,3,4/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/0,3,4/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
```
Some notes about filtering:
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#### Call
```bash
curl "https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map?callback=callback&config=%7B%22version%22%3A%221.0.1%22%2C%22layers%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22cartodb%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22sql%22%3A%22select+%2A+from+european_countries_e%22%2C%22cartocss%22%3A%22%23european_countries_e%7B+polygon-fill%3A+%23FF6600%3B+%7D%22%2C%22cartocss_version%22%3A%222.3.0%22%2C%22interactivity%22%3A%5B%22cartodb_id%22%5D%7D%7D%5D%7D"
curl "https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map?callback=callback&config=%7B%22version%22%3A%221.0.1%22%2C%22layers%22%3A%5B%7B%22type%22%3A%22cartodb%22%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22sql%22%3A%22select+%2A+from+european_countries_e%22%2C%22cartocss%22%3A%22%23european_countries_e%7B+polygon-fill%3A+%23FF6600%3B+%7D%22%2C%22cartocss_version%22%3A%222.3.0%22%2C%22interactivity%22%3A%5B%22cartodb_id%22%5D%7D%7D%5D%7D"
```
#### Response

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## Auth
By default, users do not have access to private tables in CartoDB. In order to instantiate a map from private table data an API Key is required. Additionally, to include some endpoints, an API Key must be included (e.g. creating a Named Map).
By default, users do not have access to private tables in CARTO. In order to instantiate a map from private table data an API Key is required. Additionally, to include some endpoints, an API Key must be included (e.g. creating a Named Map).
To execute an authorized request, `api_key=YOURAPIKEY` should be added to the request URL. The param can be also passed as POST param. Using HTTPS is mandatory when you are performing requests that include your `api_key`.

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Named Maps are essentially the same as Anonymous Maps except the MapConfig is stored on the server, and the map is given a unique name. You can create Named Maps from private data, and users without an API Key can view your Named Map (while keeping your data private).
The Named Map workflow consists of uploading a MapConfig file to CartoDB servers, to select data from your CartoDB user database by using SQL, and specifying the CartoCSS for your map.
The Named Map workflow consists of uploading a MapConfig file to CARTO servers, to select data from your CARTO user database by using SQL, and specifying the CartoCSS for your map.
The response back from the API provides the template_id of your Named Map as the `name` (the identifier of your Named Map), which is the name that you specified in the MapConfig. You can which you can then use to create your Named Map details, or [fetch XYZ tiles](#fetching-xyz-tiles-for-named-maps) directly for Named Maps.
**Tip:** You can also use a Named Map that you created (which is defined by its `name`), to create a map using CartoDB.js. This is achieved by adding the [`namedmap` type](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/layer-source-object/#named-maps-layer-source-object-type-namedmap) layer source object to draw the Named Map.
**Tip:** You can also use a Named Map that you created (which is defined by its `name`), to create a map using CARTO.js. This is achieved by adding the [`namedmap` type](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/carto-js/layer-source-object/#named-maps-layer-source-object-type-namedmap) layer source object to draw the Named Map.
The main differences, compared to Anonymous Maps, is that Named Maps include:
@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ The main differences, compared to Anonymous Maps, is that Named Maps include:
This allows you to control who is able to see the map based on an auth token, and create a secure Named Map with password-protection.
- **template map**
The template map is static and may contain placeholders, enabling you to modify your maps appearance by using variables. Templates maps are persistent with no preset expiration. They can only be created, or deleted, by a CartoDB user with a valid API KEY (See [auth argument](#arguments)).
The template map is static and may contain placeholders, enabling you to modify your maps appearance by using variables. Templates maps are persistent with no preset expiration. They can only be created, or deleted, by a CARTO user with a valid API KEY (See [auth argument](#arguments)).
Uploading a MapConfig creates a Named Map. MapConfigs are uploaded to the server by sending the server a "template".json file, which contain the [MapConfig specifications](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/).
Uploading a MapConfig creates a Named Map. MapConfigs are uploaded to the server by sending the server a "template".json file, which contain the [MapConfig specifications](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/).
**Note:** There is a limit of 4,096 Named Maps allowed per account. If you need to create more Named Maps, it is recommended to use a single Named Map and change the variables using [placeholders](#placeholder-format), instead of uploading multiple [Named Map MapConfigs](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/#named-map-layer-options).
**Note:** There is a limit of 4,096 Named Maps allowed per account. If you need to create more Named Maps, it is recommended to use a single Named Map and change the variables using [placeholders](#placeholder-format), instead of uploading multiple [Named Map MapConfigs](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/#named-map-layer-options).
## Create
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Params | Description
--- | ---
api_key | is required
MapConfig | a [Named Map MapConfig](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/#named-map-layer-options) is required to create a Named Map
MapConfig | a [Named Map MapConfig](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/#named-map-layer-options) is required to create a Named Map
#### template.json
@ -98,9 +98,9 @@ name | There can only be _one_ template with the same name for any user. Valid n
auth |
--- | ---
|_ method | `"token"` or `"open"` (`"open"` is the default if no method is specified. Use `"token"` to password-protect your map)
|_ valid_tokens | when `"method"` is set to `"token"`, the values listed here allow you to instantiate the Named Map. See this [example](http://docs.cartodb.com/faqs/manipulating-your-data/#how-to-create-a-password-protected-named-map) for how to create a password-protected map.
|_ valid_tokens | when `"method"` is set to `"token"`, the values listed here allow you to instantiate the Named Map. See this [example](http://docs.carto.com/faqs/manipulating-your-data/#how-to-create-a-password-protected-named-map) for how to create a password-protected map.
placeholders | Placeholders are variables that can be placed in your template.json file's SQL or CartoCSS.
layergroup | the layergroup configurations, as specified in the template. See [MapConfig File Format](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/) for more information.
layergroup | the layergroup configurations, as specified in the template. See [MapConfig File Format](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/) for more information.
view (optional) | extra keys to specify the view area for the map. It can be used to have a static preview of a Named Map without having to instantiate it. It is possible to specify it with `center` + `zoom` or with a bounding box `bbox`. Center+zoom takes precedence over bounding box.
--- | ---
|_ zoom | The zoom level to use
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ view (optional) | extra keys to specify the view area for the map. It can be use
### Placeholder Format
Placeholders are variables that can be placed in your template.json file. Placeholders need to be defined with a `type` and a default value for MapConfigs. See details about defining a MapConfig `type` for [Layergoup configurations](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/#layergroup-configurations).
Placeholders are variables that can be placed in your template.json file. Placeholders need to be defined with a `type` and a default value for MapConfigs. See details about defining a MapConfig `type` for [Layergoup configurations](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/#layergroup-configurations).
Valid placeholder names start with a letter and can only contain letters, numbers, or underscores. They have to be written between the `<%=` and `%>` strings in order to be replaced inside the Named Maps API.
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curl -X POST \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d @template.json \
'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}'
'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}'
```
#### Response
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## Instantiate
Instantiating a Named Map allows you to fetch the map tiles. You can use the Maps API to instantiate, or use the CartoDB.js `createLayer()` function. The result is an Anonymous Map.
Instantiating a Named Map allows you to fetch the map tiles. You can use the Maps API to instantiate, or use the CARTO.js `createLayer()` function. The result is an Anonymous Map.
#### Definition
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curl -X POST \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d @params.json \
'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?auth_token={auth_token}'
'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?auth_token={auth_token}'
```
#### Response
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}
```
You can then use the `layergroupid` for fetching tiles and grids as you would normally (see [Anonymous Maps](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/anonymous-maps/)).
You can then use the `layergroupid` for fetching tiles and grids as you would normally (see [Anonymous Maps](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/anonymous-maps/)).
## Update
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curl -X PUT \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d @template.json \
'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
```
#### Response
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#### Call
```bash
curl -X DELETE 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
curl -X DELETE 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
```
#### Response
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#### Call
```bash
curl -X GET 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}'
curl -X GET 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}'
```
#### Response
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#### Call
```bash
curl -X GET 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
curl -X GET 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}?api_key={api_key}'
```
#### Response
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#### Call
```bash
curl 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}/jsonp?auth_token={auth_token}&callback=callback&config=template_params_json'
curl 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_name}/jsonp?auth_token={auth_token}&callback=callback&config=template_params_json'
```
#### Response
@ -450,9 +450,9 @@ callback({
})
```
## CartoDB.js for Named Maps
## CARTO.js for Named Maps
You can use a Named Map that you created (which is defined by its `name`), to create a map using CartoDB.js. This is achieved by adding the [`namedmap` type](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/layer-source-object/#named-maps-layer-source-object-type-namedmap) layer source object to draw the Named Map.
You can use a Named Map that you created (which is defined by its `name`), to create a map using CARTO.js. This is achieved by adding the [`namedmap` type](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/carto-js/layer-source-object/#named-maps-layer-source-object-type-namedmap) layer source object to draw the Named Map.
```javascript
{
@ -482,17 +482,17 @@ You can use a Named Map that you created (which is defined by its `name`), to cr
**Note:** Instantiating a Named Map over a `createLayer` does not require an API Key and by default, does not include auth tokens. _If_ you defined auth tokens for the Named Map configuration, then you will have to include them.
[CartoDB.js](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/) has methods for accessing your Named Maps.
[CARTO.js](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/carto-js/) has methods for accessing your Named Maps.
1. [layer.setParams()](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/api-methods/#layersetparamskey-value) allows you to change the template variables (in the placeholders object) via JavaScript
1. [layer.setParams()](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/carto-js/api-methods/#layersetparamskey-value) allows you to change the template variables (in the placeholders object) via JavaScript
**Note:** The CartoDB.js `layer.setParams()` function is not supported when using Named Maps for Torque. Alternatively, you can create a [Torque layer in a Named Map](http://bl.ocks.org/iriberri/de37be6406f9cc7cfe5a)
**Note:** The CARTO.js `layer.setParams()` function is not supported when using Named Maps for Torque. Alternatively, you can create a [Torque layer in a Named Map](http://bl.ocks.org/iriberri/de37be6406f9cc7cfe5a)
2. [layer.setAuthToken()](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/cartodb-js/api-methods/#layersetauthtokenauthtoken) allows you to set the auth tokens to create the layer
2. [layer.setAuthToken()](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/carto-js/api-methods/#layersetauthtokenauthtoken) allows you to set the auth tokens to create the layer
### Torque Layer in a Named Map
If you are creating a Torque layer in a Named Map without using the Torque.js library, you can apply the Torque layer by applying the following code with CartoDBjs:
If you are creating a Torque layer in a Named Map without using the Torque.js library, you can apply the Torque layer by applying the following code with CARTO.js:
```javascript
// add cartodb layer with one sublayer
@ -521,7 +521,7 @@ If you are creating a Torque layer in a Named Map without using the Torque.js li
}
```
#### Examples of Named Maps created with CartoDB.js
#### Examples of Named Maps created with CARTO.js
- [Named Map selectors with interaction](http://bl.ocks.org/ohasselblad/515a8af1f99d5e690484)
@ -543,21 +543,21 @@ To call a template_id in a URL:
For example, a complete URL might appear as:
"https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/{layer}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
"https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/{layer}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
The placeholders indicate the following:
- [`template_id`](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/named-maps/#response) is the response of your Named Map.
- [`template_id`](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/named-maps/#response) is the response of your Named Map.
- layers can be a number (referring to the # layer of your map), all layers of your map, or a list of layers.
- To show just the basemap layer, enter the number value `0` in the layer placeholder "https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/0/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show the first layer, enter the number value `1` in the layer placeholder "https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/1/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show all layers, enter the value `all` for the layer placeholder "https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/all/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show a [list of layers](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/anonymous-maps/#blending-and-layer-selection), enter the comma separated layer value as 0,1,2 in the layer placeholder. For example, to show the basemap and the first layer, "https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/0,1/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show just the basemap layer, enter the number value `0` in the layer placeholder "https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/0/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show the first layer, enter the number value `1` in the layer placeholder "https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/1/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show all layers, enter the value `all` for the layer placeholder "https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/all/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
- To show a [list of layers](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/anonymous-maps/#blending-and-layer-selection), enter the comma separated layer value as 0,1,2 in the layer placeholder. For example, to show the basemap and the first layer, "https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}/0,1/{z}/{x}/{y}.png"
### Get Mapnik Retina Tiles
Mapnik Retina tiles are not directly supported for Named Maps, so you cannot use the Named Map template_id. To fetch Mapnik Retina tiles, get the [layergroupid](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/named-maps/#response-1) to initialize the map.
Mapnik Retina tiles are not directly supported for Named Maps, so you cannot use the Named Map template_id. To fetch Mapnik Retina tiles, get the [layergroupid](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/named-maps/#response-1) to initialize the map.
Instantiate the map by using your `layergroupid` in the token placeholder:

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type: 'POST',
dataType: 'json',
contentType: 'application/json',
url: 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map',
url: 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map',
data: JSON.stringify(mapconfig),
success: function(data) {
var templateUrl = 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/' + data.layergroupid + '/{z}/{x}/{y}.png'
var templateUrl = 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/' + data.layergroupid + '/{z}/{x}/{y}.png'
console.log(templateUrl);
}
})
@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ $.ajax({
## Named Maps
Let's create a Named Map using some private tables in a CartoDB account.
Let's create a Named Map using some private tables in a CARTO account.
The following map config sets up a map of European countries that have a white fill color:
```javascript
@ -56,12 +56,12 @@ The following map config sets up a map of European countries that have a white f
}
```
The MapConfig needs to be sent to CartoDB's Map API using an authenticated call. Here we will use a command line tool called `curl`. For more info about this tool, see [this blog post](http://quickleft.com/blog/command-line-tutorials-curl), or type `man curl` in bash. Using `curl`, and storing the config from above in a file `MapConfig.json`, the call would look like:
The MapConfig needs to be sent to CARTO's Map API using an authenticated call. Here we will use a command line tool called `curl`. For more info about this tool, see [this blog post](http://quickleft.com/blog/command-line-tutorials-curl), or type `man curl` in bash. Using `curl`, and storing the config from above in a file `MapConfig.json`, the call would look like:
#### Call
```bash
curl 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d @mapconfig.json
curl 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named?api_key={api_key}' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d @mapconfig.json
```
To get the `URL` to fetch the tiles you need to instantiate the map, where `template_id` is the template name from the previous response.
@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ To get the `URL` to fetch the tiles you need to instantiate the map, where `temp
#### Call
```bash
curl -X POST 'https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}' -H 'Content-Type: application/json'
curl -X POST 'https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/named/{template_id}' -H 'Content-Type: application/json'
```
The response will return JSON with properties for the `layergroupid`, the timestamp (`last_updated`) of the last data modification and some key/value pairs with `metadata` for the `layers`.
@ -96,5 +96,5 @@ Note: all `layers` in `metadata` will always have a `type` string and a `meta` d
You can use the `layergroupid` to instantiate a URL template for accessing tiles on the client. Here we use the `layergroupid` from the example response above in this URL template:
```bash
https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
https://{username}.carto.com/api/v1/map/{layergroupid}/{z}/{x}/{y}.png
```

12
docs/static_maps_api.md
View File

@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ format | the format for the image, supported types: `png`, `jpg`
--- | ---
&#124;_ jpg | will have a default quality of 85.
A Named Maps static image will get its constraints from the [`view` argument of the Create Named Map function](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/named-maps/#arguments). If `view` is not defined, it will estimate the extent based on the involved tables, otherwise it fallbacks to `"zoom": 1`, `"lng": 0` and `"lat": 0`.
A Named Maps static image will get its constraints from the [`view` argument of the Create Named Map function](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/named-maps/#arguments). If `view` is not defined, it will estimate the extent based on the involved tables, otherwise it fallbacks to `"zoom": 1`, `"lng": 0` and `"lat": 0`.
#### Layers
@ -122,9 +122,9 @@ By manipulating the `"urlTemplate"` custom basemaps can be used in generating st
},
```
**CartoDB**
**CARTO**
As described in the [MapConfig File Format](http://docs.cartodb.com/cartodb-platform/maps-api/mapconfig/), a "cartodb" type layer is now just an alias to a "mapnik" type layer as above, intended for backwards compatibility.
As described in the [MapConfig File Format](http://docs.carto.com/carto-engine/maps-api/mapconfig/), a "cartodb" type layer is now just an alias to a "mapnik" type layer as above, intended for backwards compatibility.
```javascript
{
@ -142,18 +142,18 @@ Additionally, static images from Torque maps and other map layers can be used to
### Caching
It is important to note that generated images are cached from the live data referenced with the `layergroupid token` on the specified CartoDB account. This means that if the data changes, the cached image will also change. When linking dynamically, it is important to take into consideration the state of the data and longevity of the static image to avoid broken images or changes in how the image is displayed. To obtain a static snapshot of the map as it is today and preserve the image long-term regardless of changes in data, the image must be saved and stored locally.
It is important to note that generated images are cached from the live data referenced with the `layergroupid token` on the specified CARTO account. This means that if the data changes, the cached image will also change. When linking dynamically, it is important to take into consideration the state of the data and longevity of the static image to avoid broken images or changes in how the image is displayed. To obtain a static snapshot of the map as it is today and preserve the image long-term regardless of changes in data, the image must be saved and stored locally.
### Limits
* While images can encompass an entirety of a map, the default limit for pixel range is 8192 x 8192.
* Image resolution by default is set to 72 DPI
* JPEG quality by default is 85%
* Timeout limits for generating static maps are the same across the CartoDB Editor and Platform. It is important to ensure timely processing of queries.
* Timeout limits for generating static maps are the same across the CARTO Editor and CARTO Engine. It is important to ensure timely processing of queries.
## Examples
After instantiating a map from a CartoDB account:
After instantiating a map from a CARTO account:
#### Call