When you use a vector map in Android, iOS, or JavaScript,
buildings use the3Dstyle beginning at zoom level 17 and higher by
default. If you want to display only the 2D
outlines of buildings for a cleaner appearance, select theFootprintsstyle.
Set the building style
Zoom in on the map enough to see buildings shown.
In the Map feature pane, select the gear iconto open theSettingspane.
To display buildings with a 3D outline, select3D:
To display buildings with a 2D footprint, selectFootprints:
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to open the Settingspane.
