[OpenMap Users] Add layer (shape file)

Hi
i am trying to add a layer to my map, i tried the simple map exemple and
it works fine it dispalays the world map. when i wanted to add a layer
(roads of a city) it just appears as a very small point within the map..
can you help me so that it covers the whole area of the map.. i joined my
code to this message..
thanks a lot
houda

 MapBean mapBean1 = new MapBean();
  ShapeLayer layer = new ShapeLayer();

.................
 Properties layerprops = new Properties();
    layerprops.put("pretyname","political solid");
    layerprops.put("lineColor","000000");
    layerprops.put("fillColor","BDDE83");
    layerprops.put("shapeFile","New Folder/Project_lastversio/roads.shp");
    layerprops.put("spatialIndex","New
Folder/Project_lastversio/roads.ssx");
    layer.setProperties(layerprops);
...............
  mapBean1.add(layer);

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