How can I position a jQuery dialog over a (Google) map?

Question

If my map has too many points on it I want my users to zoom in to view fewer points. I'd also like to display other notifications, not sure if I should do this on the map or not, but it would relate directly to the stuff on the map.

Anyone know of an easy way to do this sort of thing?

Answer 1

Try using the jQuery UI Dialog plugin. It's very customizable with regard to how it works.

Answer 2

Find the X and the Y of the Div that holds the map and just place a lightbox or something there.