Topic Tag: Toolset Maps

Problem: I am trying to set up a distance filter in a custom search View with a map, but the distance filter isn't working like I would expect. Site Users cannot select the distance radius in the filter, nor can they select the distance units (mi/km). If I manually update the URL to include the appropriate parameters, the distance filter begins working.

Solution: When using the inputs_placeholder attribute in the wpv-control-distance shortcode, you should always include the %%DISTANCE%% keyword in its contents. Otherwise the filtering system will not work correctly. You can use CSS if necessary to hide the distance and units filter inputs:

[wpv-control-distance default_distance="20" default_unit="mi" compare_field="map-address" distance_center_url_param="toolset_maps_distance_center" distance_radius_url_param="toolset_maps_distance_radius" distance_unit_url_param="toolset_maps_distance_unit" inputs_placeholder="<span style='display:none;'>Show spaces within %%DISTANCE%% of </span>%%CENTER%%"] 

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/filtering-and-ordering-map-markers-by-distance/

Problem: I have postal code stored as a custom field on several posts. I would like to use that postal code in the address field for distance calculations, but the distance filter isn't working correctly using this imported data.

Solution: Postal code is usually too ambiguous for a distance filter, since similar postal codes can exist in multiple countries, etc. It's best to use an address selected from the autocomplete suggestions, since it is guaranteed to be mappable.

Problem:
Is it possible to filter in an archive by distance (of an address field)

Solution:
No, you would have to request this here https://toolset.com/home/contact-us/suggest-a-new-feature-for-toolset/

For now, you can use the distance searches and filters only in Views, not in Archives.