{"id":843,"date":"2026-04-08T16:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maplat.jp\/?page_id=843"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:35:29","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maplat.jp\/en\/about\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you would like to try Maplat yourself or integrate it into a system currently under development, we offer guidance on the most suitable implementation approach.<\/p>\n

For General Users<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are able to prepare your own web server, use GitHub, and edit JSON files, please refer to the section for IT professionals and web developers<\/a> below.<\/em><\/p>\n

Implementation Flow<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Prepare the historical map or illustrated map you would like to use.
    Please ensure that you have the appropriate rights to use the source material.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Choose a plan from the table below according to the number of maps and your intended use.
    We are also happy to answer questions and provide advice on plan selection.<\/li>\n
  3. Contact us through the Contact Form<\/a>.
    We will reply with an estimate.<\/li>\n
  4. If the estimate is acceptable, please scan the map and send it to us in JPG or PNG format.
    Higher-resolution images are strongly recommended whenever possible.
    If scanning is difficult, please feel free to contact us for assistance.<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. We will provide you with the URL of your Maplat-converted map.
    You can then view it on a smartphone or PC<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Plan<\/td>\nLight<\/td>\nStandard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Number of maps<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2\uff5e5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Number of pins<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1\uff5e20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Server included<\/td>\n\u2611\ufe0f<\/td>\n\u2611\ufe0f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    For IT Service Providers and Web Developers<\/h2>\n

    Maplat is open-source software (OSS), and both the library and the editor are publicly available.
    You are free to use them in accordance with the applicable OSS license terms.<\/p>\n

    Implementation Flow<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Prepare the historical map or illustrated map you would like to use.
      Please ensure that you have the appropriate rights to use the source material.<\/em><\/li>\n
    2. Scan the map and save it in JPG<\/strong> or PNG<\/strong> format.
      Higher-resolution images are strongly recommended whenever possible.<\/li>\n
    3. Install Maplat Editor<\/strong>, then edit and export the data.<\/li>\n
    4. Edit the configuration files as needed.<\/li>\n
    5. Upload the complete set of files to your web server and verify the result in your browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Maplat Editor<\/h3>\n

      Please download and install MaplatEditor<\/strong> from GitHub.
      https:\/\/github.com\/code4history\/MaplatEditor <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

      Metadata Editing<\/h5>\n

      Metadata Editing<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

      Control Point Editing (Mapping)<\/h5>\n

      Map corresponding locations between the illustrated map and the modern map.<\/p>\n\n\n

      \"\u30de\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0\"
      Place the illustrated map on the left and the modern map on the right.
      Specify corresponding points on both maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
      Data Export<\/h5>\n

      Once mapping is complete, export the data from:
      Dataset I\/O > Export Map Data<\/p>\n

      Additional Settings<\/h3>\n

      Option settings<\/a>
      Pin placement<\/a>
      Switching between multiple maps<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

      Reference Articles<\/h3>\n

      Articles about Maplat are also available on Qiita<\/strong>.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

      Paid Support<\/h3>\n

      If you would like paid support, please contact us here.
      Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n

      Integration and New Feature Development<\/h2>\n

      For inquiries regarding system integration or additional feature development, please contact us here.
      Contact Us<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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