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# Usage
## Installation
Install Prettymaps and its dependencies:
```sh
pip install prettymaps
```
## Basic Usage
Generate a map for a location:
```python
import prettymaps
prettymaps.plot("Paris, France")
```
## Customizing Layers and Styles
You can customize which map layers to show and their appearance:
```python
layers = {
"perimeter": {},
"streets": {"width": 8},
"buildings": {},
"water": {},
}
style = {
"perimeter": {"fc": "#f2efe9", "ec": "#333"},
"streets": {"fc": "#cccccc"},
"buildings": {"fc": "#b0b0b0"},
"water": {"fc": "#aadaff"},
}
prettymaps.plot("Berlin, Germany", layers=layers, style=style)
```
## Saving Maps
You can save the generated map to a file:
```python
prettymaps.plot("Tokyo, Japan", save_as="tokyo_map.png")
```
## Advanced Features
- **Keypoints:** Highlight specific places or features on the map.
- **Presets:** Save and reuse your favorite map styles.
- **Hillshade:** Add elevation shading for a 3D effect.
See the [API Reference](api.md) for all available options.