Sandbox::https://github.com/visgl/deck.gl/pull/11031

ibgreen · 2026-11-04T20:16:50Z

Requires #11030

Background

Bitmap meshes require callers to supply UVs. Generate them from explicit image and position CRSs, with optional source-space subdivision through math.gl.

Change List

Add imageMapping and meshMaxEdgeLength to BitmapLayer
Generate UVs using public math.gl projection helpers
Preserve manual topology unless explicit subdivision is requested
Reject GPU readback, invalid domains, and conflicting UV inputs
Unit tests: conversion, lifecycle, and validation
Render tests: independently verify wide-latitude Mercator UVs on both backends
Documentation: describe CRS mapping, units, and seam limitations

Latest checks: lint, layers type-check, 59 Node tests, ten WebGL/WebGPU mesh tests. Existing examples and golden images unchanged.

Note

Low Risk
The changes add opt-in props to BitmapLayer for projection-aware UV generation with no impact on existing bitmap rendering paths.

Overview
Adds imageMapping and meshMaxEdgeLength props to BitmapLayer to automatically generate texture coordinates (UVs) when the image and mesh use different coordinate reference systems (CRS).

When imageMapping is supplied, CPU-readable Arrow mesh positions are projected from positionCRS to imageCRS using @math.gl/geospatial's projection engine, generating normalized UVs and replacing the need for manual texCoords or _imageCoordinateSystem. Specifying meshMaxEdgeLength refines triangles with long edges in position space using @math.gl/geometry to avoid image distortion on coarse meshes.

Dynamic import is used within BitmapLayerMesh to load the mapping and subdivision logic only when required. Corresponding documentation, lifecycle checks, and WebGL/WebGPU test coverage have also been added.

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greptile-apps · 2026-11-04T20:20:22Z

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[Medium impact] The PR appears safe to merge; no new actionable issue was established.

Summary

Adds projection-aware UV generation through imageMapping, with optional source-space subdivision through meshMaxEdgeLength.

BitmapLayer creates image UVs from mesh and image projections.
Mapped triangles split when they exceed a chosen edge length.

The previous and current commits have different merge bases with the target, so this review covered the full PR.

Diagram

%%{init: {'theme': 'neutral'}}%%
flowchart LR
  A[Bounds or CPU mesh] --> B[Optional source-space subdivision]
  B --> C[Project positions into image CRS]
  C --> D[Generate UVs]
  D --> E[Convert Arrow columns]
  E --> F[Replace mesh buffers]

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coveralls · 2026-11-04T20:27:11Z

Coverage is 84.475% — codex/bitmap-projection into codex/bitmap-vectors. No base build found for codex/bitmap-vectors.

chrisgervang

Reviewed fefe2dc; recommend approval. No code P1s, but please follow documentation guidelines.

subdivideTriangleMesh and projectionEngine ship in math.gl 5.0.0-beta.4, which yarn.lock already resolves. apache-arrow stays in the dynamically loaded mapping chunk. Generated Mercator UVs matched the analytic formula to 3e-8 up to 60 degrees latitude.

Labels: P1 settle before this is merged, P2 can follow, Non-blocking optional.

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:19:57Z

 import fs from './bitmap-layer-fragment';

 const defaultProps: DefaultProps<BitmapLayerProps> = {
+  imageMapping: {type: 'object', value: null, compare: false},


P2: An inline imageMapping literal, as in the docs example, regenerates the mesh on every update. compare: false and the !== check in updateMeshState both compare by reference.

In a node probe, three updates with equal literals ran BitmapLayerMesh.update three times, and isLoaded went false each time.

Could imageMapping use a deep compare such as compare: -1, with updateMeshState using the same check?

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:19:58Z

+  /** Explicit CRS of the image rectangle. */
+  imageCRS: ReadonlyCRSDefinition;
+  /** Explicit CRS of mesh positions before deck.gl transforms. */
+  positionCRS: ReadonlyCRSDefinition;


P2: positionCRS restates the layer's coordinateSystem, which already accepts PROJ strings, and the docs ask callers to keep the two consistent. imageMapping also overlaps the experimental _imageCoordinateSystem for lnglat images in Mercator.

Could positionCRS default to the layer's source CRS when there is no modelMatrix? Is imageMapping meant to replace _imageCoordinateSystem over time?

Details

Core names these sourceCrs, packedCrs and targetCrs. The new props use positionCRS and imageCRS.

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:19:58Z

+            [bounds[2], bounds[1]]
+          ]
+        : bounds;
+    ({positions, indices} = createMesh(corners, undefined));


P2: Without positions, the generated footprint is a single quad. The bounds path subdivides with getSubdivisionStep() when the view sets resolution. So in a GlobeView the same image loses that curvature when it moves to imageMapping. I found this by reading the code and did not render it.

Should the footprint use the layer's subdivision step when meshMaxEdgeLength is omitted?

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:19:58Z

+  /** Generates UVs instead of accepting explicit texCoords. */
+  imageMapping?: BitmapImageMapping | null;
+  /** Positive maximum source-space edge length; omitted preserves input segmentation. */
+  meshMaxEdgeLength?: number | null;


Non-blocking: meshMaxEdgeLength works only with imageMapping. Set alone, it switches the layer into mesh mode and raises an error. Could it be imageMapping.maxEdgeLength?

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:19:58Z

+      },
+      {
+        transform: position => position,
+        tolerance: 1,


Non-blocking: With the identity transform, math.gl's error probes always pass. refinement: 'source-edge' is in 5.0.0-beta.4 and states the intent without the probes. Could this call use it?

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:40:37Z

+
+### Generated texture coordinates
+
+Set `imageMapping` to generate texture coordinates from CPU-readable Arrow positions:


Non-blocking: Could this open with when to use it?

Suggested change

Set `imageMapping` to generate texture coordinates from CPU-readable Arrow positions:

Use `imageMapping` when the image and the mesh use different projections, such as a Web Mercator

image draped on a longitude/latitude mesh. The layer computes `texCoords` for each vertex:

chrisgervang · 2026-11-07T18:40:38Z

+`imageMapping.bounds` is an axis-aligned rectangle in `imageCRS`. Both CRS values
+are explicit math.gl CRS definitions. Positions are interpreted in `positionCRS`
+before the layer's model matrix or rendering projection. The viewport does not
+select the image projection. Set the layer's `coordinateSystem` consistently with
+`positionCRS`; the mapping affects UVs, not the layer's position interpretation.
+Without positions, the layer generates a footprint
+from its ordinary `bounds` prop. Explicit `texCoords` and `imageMapping` are mutually
+exclusive; `_imageCoordinateSystem` does not replace generated UVs.
+
+`meshMaxEdgeLength` must be finite and positive and requires `imageMapping`.
+It subdivides source-space triangles using math.gl's bounded refinement helper.
+Omitting it preserves the supplied segmentation and winding. Distinct seam vertices
+are not welded. The limit is a source-space edge length, not a screen-space error
+bound; for geographic positions use degrees, and avoid mixing elevation units in
+refinement inputs. Tiny limits may exceed math.gl's refinement or allocation bounds
+and report an error.
+
+The layer transforms each resulting vertex into the image CRS, then calculates
+`u = (x - left) / (right - left)` and `v = (top - y) / (top - bottom)`.
+Out-of-range UVs retain the configured texture sampler's behavior. Split projection
+seams and clip invalid projection domains before supplying a mesh. Nonfinite
+positions or projection results and degenerate image bounds are rejected.
+
+Generation requires CPU-readable Arrow columns. GPUVector inputs currently expose
+no supported CPU-value interface and must supply complete positions and UVs instead;
+the layer never performs implicit GPU readback. Manual GPU meshes remain supported
+without `imageMapping`.


P2: These paragraphs mix the rules users act on with internals: math.gl's refinement helper, the UV formula, seam welding and GPU readback, which the #11030 section also states. Could they read as below? imageMapping and meshMaxEdgeLength would also need #### entries, like the ones asked for on #11030.

Suggested change

`imageMapping.bounds` is an axis-aligned rectangle in `imageCRS`. Both CRS values

are explicit math.gl CRS definitions. Positions are interpreted in `positionCRS`

before the layer's model matrix or rendering projection. The viewport does not

select the image projection. Set the layer's `coordinateSystem` consistently with

`positionCRS`; the mapping affects UVs, not the layer's position interpretation.

Without positions, the layer generates a footprint

from its ordinary `bounds` prop. Explicit `texCoords` and `imageMapping` are mutually

exclusive; `_imageCoordinateSystem` does not replace generated UVs.

`meshMaxEdgeLength` must be finite and positive and requires `imageMapping`.

It subdivides source-space triangles using math.gl's bounded refinement helper.

Omitting it preserves the supplied segmentation and winding. Distinct seam vertices

are not welded. The limit is a source-space edge length, not a screen-space error

bound; for geographic positions use degrees, and avoid mixing elevation units in

refinement inputs. Tiny limits may exceed math.gl's refinement or allocation bounds

and report an error.

The layer transforms each resulting vertex into the image CRS, then calculates

`u = (x - left) / (right - left)` and `v = (top - y) / (top - bottom)`.

Out-of-range UVs retain the configured texture sampler's behavior. Split projection

seams and clip invalid projection domains before supplying a mesh. Nonfinite

positions or projection results and degenerate image bounds are rejected.

Generation requires CPU-readable Arrow columns. GPUVector inputs currently expose

no supported CPU-value interface and must supply complete positions and UVs instead;

the layer never performs implicit GPU readback. Manual GPU meshes remain supported

without `imageMapping`.

`imageMapping.bounds` is the image rectangle `[left, bottom, right, top]` in `imageCRS`. `positionCRS`

is the CRS of `positions`; keep the layer's [`coordinateSystem`](../core/layer.md#coordinatesystem)

consistent with it. Both take math.gl CRS definitions such as PROJ strings (see

[Coordinate Systems](../../developer-guide/coordinate-systems.md#positions)). Without `positions`,

the layer maps the quad from [`bounds`](#bounds).

`meshMaxEdgeLength` splits triangles until no edge is longer than this length, in `positions` units

(degrees for longitude/latitude). Use it when a coarse mesh visibly bends the image. Edge length

includes z, so XYZ positions should use one unit on all axes. Without it, the supplied triangles are

kept as they are.

Parts of the mesh outside `imageMapping.bounds` sample the image as set by [`textureParameters`](#textureparameters).

#### Limitations

- `imageMapping` replaces `texCoords` and `_imageCoordinateSystem`. Setting `texCoords` too is an error.

- Positions must be CPU-readable Arrow columns. For GPUVector positions, supply `texCoords` instead.

- Split meshes at projection seams and clip them to the image CRS's valid area first. Vertices that don't project are an error.

- Very small `meshMaxEdgeLength` values can exceed refinement limits and raise an error.

The typed meshes section above this needs to be worked into the API reference as well.

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cursor · 2026-11-09T12:00:13Z

+
+import {subdivideTriangleMesh} from '@math.gl/geometry';
+import {projectionEngine} from '@math.gl/geospatial/projection';
+import type {ReadonlyCRSDefinition} from '@math.gl/geospatial';


Missing geospatial package dependency

Medium Severity

createMappedBitmapMesh imports projectionEngine from @math.gl/geospatial, but @deck.gl/layers does not declare that package. The mapping module is loaded whenever imageMapping is set, so consumers with strict dependency isolation can fail at import time even though @deck.gl/core already depends on geospatial.

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cursor · 2026-11-09T12:33:58Z

      props.texCoords !== oldProps.texCoords ||
+      !deepEqual(props.imageMapping, oldProps.imageMapping, -1) ||
+      props.meshMaxEdgeLength !== oldProps.meshMaxEdgeLength ||
+      (Boolean(props.imageMapping) && !props.positions && props.bounds !== oldProps.bounds) ||


Inline bounds rebuilds mapped mesh

Medium Severity

updateMeshState still uses reference equality for bounds when imageMapping is set without positions. A new bounds array with the same values, common for inline literals on pan or re-render, rebuilds the projected mesh, flips isLoaded, and reuploads GPU buffers.

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chrisgervang

Reviewed b299c2e; recommend approval. imageMapping compares deeply, bounds footprints use the view's subdivision step, refinement uses source-edge, and @math.gl/geospatial is declared. Still open: a positionCRS default and imageMapping.maxEdgeLength.

Labels: P1 settle before this is merged, P2 can follow, Non-blocking optional.

chrisgervang · 2026-11-09T23:33:53Z

+(`[left, bottom, right, top]` in the image CRS), `imageCRS`, and `positionCRS`.
+Both CRS fields accept math.gl CRS definitions such as PROJ strings. Keep `positionCRS`
+consistent with the layer's `coordinateSystem`. Without `positions`, the layer uses its
+`bounds` footprint and the view's subdivision step.


P2: The rewrite dropped the imageMapping example, so the page has none for the mesh props. CRS strings and imageMapping.bounds units are hard to guess from prose. Could the earlier example come back here?

Suggested change

`bounds` footprint and the view's subdivision step.

`bounds` footprint and the view's subdivision step.

```ts

new BitmapLayer({

image,

positions, // Arrow XY or XYZ column in positionCRS

imageMapping: {

bounds: [left, bottom, right, top], // in imageCRS units

positionCRS: '+proj=longlat +datum=WGS84',

imageCRS: '+proj=merc +a=6378137 +b=6378137 +units=m'

}

});

```

chrisgervang · 2026-11-09T23:33:53Z

+
+* Replaces `texCoords` and `_imageCoordinateSystem`. Setting `texCoords` too raises an error.
+* Positions must be CPU-readable Arrow columns. GPU-only meshes require explicit `texCoords`.
+* Split projection seams and clip to the image CRS's valid area before supplying the mesh.


Non-blocking: A positive _projectionTolerance with imageMapping now raises an error, but only the #11030 mesh Remarks say so. Could it be listed here too?

Suggested change

* Split projection seams and clip to the image CRS's valid area before supplying the mesh.

* Split projection seams and clip to the image CRS's valid area before supplying the mesh.

* Cannot be combined with a positive `_projectionTolerance`.

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		### Generated texture coordinates

		Set `imageMapping` to generate texture coordinates from CPU-readable Arrow positions:

	Set `imageMapping` to generate texture coordinates from CPU-readable Arrow positions:
	Use `imageMapping` when the image and the mesh use different projections, such as a Web Mercator
	image draped on a longitude/latitude mesh. The layer computes `texCoords` for each vertex:

-`bounds` footprint and the view's subdivision step.
+`bounds` footprint and the view's subdivision step.
+```ts
+new BitmapLayer({
+  image,
+  positions, // Arrow XY or XYZ column in positionCRS
+  imageMapping: {
+    bounds: [left, bottom, right, top], // in imageCRS units
+    positionCRS: '+proj=longlat +datum=WGS84',
+    imageCRS: '+proj=merc +a=6378137 +b=6378137 +units=m'
+  }
+});
+```

	* Split projection seams and clip to the image CRS's valid area before supplying the mesh.
	* Split projection seams and clip to the image CRS's valid area before supplying the mesh.
	* Cannot be combined with a positive `_projectionTolerance`.

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