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Add Recent Pins or Favorite Pins Feature for Maps

New Feature Addition · Maps · Created by kaixabu

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What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

Currently, when adding pins to maps in World Anvil, users must manually select or recreate each pin, which can be cumbersome. For users who utilize custom HTML pins, the process requires locating a previous pin, copying its content, and pasting it into a new pin. This workflow is repetitive and inefficient, especially for maps with many similar pins or recurring formats. The lack of a "recent pins" or "favorite pins" feature forces users to repeatedly perform these steps, which disrupts the creative flow and adds unnecessary complexity to map creation and editing.

How does this feature request address the current situation?

Introducing a Recent Pins or Favorite Pins feature would streamline the process of adding and managing pins on maps. Users could quickly select from a list of recently used or saved pins directly while working on a map.
Additionally, a right-click copy-paste functionality would further simplify the process by allowing users to:
1. Copy an existing pin on the map.
2. Place the copy at a new location.
3. Open a pre-filled pin creation screen for easy editing and customization. This would eliminate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and make map editing faster and more user-friendly.

What are other uses for this feature request?

Consistent Map Design: Worldbuilders could ensure uniformity in their maps by reusing pins with identical formatting or content.

Collaborative Mapping: Teams working on a shared map could easily access a standardized set of pins, fostering consistency and efficiency.

Complex Mapping Scenarios: DMs, game designers, or creators managing intricate maps with numerous layers of detail could quickly populate pins without disrupting their workflow.

Educational or Informational Uses: In contexts where maps are used to convey layered information (e.g., timelines, geographical overlays), users could easily manage recurring pin types or templates.

By implementing these features, World Anvil could significantly enhance the usability and versatility of its map tool, benefiting users across a range of creative and practical applications.

The Team's Response

Thanks for your suggestion! This will be implemented as part of the next major update to maps.

Current score

37/300 Votes · +9503 points

Votes Cast

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by Risthearth
on 2025-01-31 12:03
+1

by thatbenthere
on 2025-01-29 11:16
+300

by Nulcheck
on 2025-01-28 18:16
+300

by WeStanNikolai
on 2025-01-28 09:29
I love the idea of favourite pins, even with the default ones - would just quicken the process of finding the correct ones for your maps, especially if you want to use them continuously across maps.
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by strixxline
on 2025-01-28 03:29
+100

by AsterVela
on 2025-01-27 19:17
+300

by Simeonovvv
on 2025-01-26 20:29
+300

by Sirplyot
on 2025-01-25 19:33
+300

by deleyna
on 2025-01-25 19:23
+300

by Frog God Games
on 2025-01-25 18:00
+300

by jaynobleknight
on 2025-01-24 20:55
+300

by Zyreick
on 2025-01-24 20:52
+300

by morganarcher
on 2025-01-24 19:58
+100

by oaster2000
on 2025-01-24 13:35
+300

by kitoypoy
on 2025-01-24 04:54
+1

by Michael Chandra
on 2025-01-23 22:30
+300

by zevchafer
on 2025-01-23 22:24
Great idea that would make it much easier to create custom maps.
+300

by Mochimanoban
on 2025-01-23 20:03
+300

by Wordigirl
on 2025-01-23 19:39
With tasks like this, having something like FAVORITES always helps. I don't know how challenging it would be to implement, though. Nevertheless, thanks for suggesting. God bless.
+300

by A Frightened Mimic
on 2025-01-23 18:05
+300

by SoulLink
on 2025-01-23 06:27
+300

by spooktacular
on 2025-01-20 08:09
+300

by dalfaxolotl
on 2025-01-19 17:13
+300

by GhoulPenguin
on 2025-01-17 11:41
+100

by bphilippe
on 2025-01-13 18:20
+300

by JoellaKay
on 2025-01-12 21:12
+100

by Storycraftsman
on 2025-01-12 20:22
+300

by BCGR_Wurth
on 2025-01-10 17:50
+100

by JetpackMonkey
on 2025-01-10 13:13
+300

by TheDoctor292
on 2025-01-09 17:16
+300

by Buzzard
on 2025-01-09 16:50
+300

by Goose80
on 2025-01-09 15:28
+300

by TheWaterLilyTora
on 2025-01-09 11:54
+1

by ShadowclawFC
on 2025-01-08 22:41
+300

by DramaticDragons
on 2025-01-08 20:01
+300

by Mahdi Avendesora
on 2025-01-08 16:20
+300

by BenScerri
on 2025-01-08 12:50
+300

by kaixabu
on 2025-01-08 10:21

Community Suggestion: Add Recent Pins or Favorite Pins Feature for Maps

Add Recent Pins or Favorite Pins Feature for Maps

What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?

How does this feature request address the current situation?

What are other uses for this feature request?

The Team's Response

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