[OpenLayers-Users] a control to display a static image

[Christopher Schmidt]

On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 05:26:35PM +0200, Gilles Bassière wrote:
> Hi list,
> 
> Is there a Layer or a Control in OpenLayers to display a simple static 
> image in the map pane ?
> 
> What I need is actually is to superimpose an image on the map. I want to 
> use this to draw a North Arrow. I though about using the new Attribution 
> feature (which is great!) but it's layer-dependant. I want my image to 
> be displayed anytime.
> 
> I can't find anything that fulfil my needs in the API doc. Did I miss 
> something? Should I develop a new Control for this?

What you're looking for is closest to a control, but I honestly wouldn't
even bother with that: instead: I'd do this:

<div id="map">      
  <div id="arrow" style="position: relative; top: 30px; left: 400px;">
    <img src="arrow.png" />
  </div>
</div>

Regards,
-- 
Christopher Schmidt
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