google-maps

URL for multiple markers in Google Maps

In a desktop Qt application, I have some GPS coordinates that I'd like to show on a map. My plan is to construct an URL with the coordinates and let a web browser and Google maps or a similar service do the heavy lifting. After reading some apparently reverse-engineered documentation at mapki.com slash wiki slash Google_Map_Parameter...

Using GXmlHttp and Webservices

I'm trying to use GXmlHttp in the Google Maps API to call a Webservice of mine (myService.asmx?op=myMethod) and am not having luck. Is there a way to call this web method using this object? Some sample code: var request = GXmlHttp.create(); request.open("POST", "http://myDomain/MyServicee.asmx?op=MyMethod", true); Nothing comes back...

Actionscript3 alpha masking?

Hi all, I was trying to apply a spotlight effect on a google map application. Specifically, I draw a circle that follows the mouse and set it as a mask over the map. The problem is only the map area within the circle shows up, I know it's what mask is supposed to look like, but is there a way to make the area outside the circle some kin...

Use Application within Application on Android

I'm writing a program for the Android Platform and I would like to implement the code of a preexisting application found here (http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2008-12-15-n14.html) There is a button in my application menu that says "Show Friends on Map" so I want this program to start from the button press. For greater detail I will give ...

Concurrency Issue plotting google maps GeoCoder request on Google Maps Widget

My program has essentially 3 steps: 1) Query Geocoder object for some Coordinates and store them in a Collection 2) Send the results to my main module for plotting on a map 3) Plot them on a google map widget I have created a Requestor class for the purpose of handling the Geocoding -- this class has a getResults() function that returns...

google maps api issue: retrieving list of markers within map generated by user search

hello to all, i have the following scenario: 1. i will keep a list of stores locations (coordinates and info) 2. will "feed' relevant info from that list to Google map object 3. the user can search for stores around a given radius from their home 4. the generated map will display markers of stores if any are found. so far, i'm good.. NO...

Android: using 9-patch and text for ItemizedOverlay on MapView

In my application I would like to mark different spots on a map. What I'm now wondering is if there's a way to use a simple 9-patch image and add the spot's name as text to it or would I need to draw everything myself (including the text) in the draw() method of ItemizedOverlay? ...

Google Maps Max Markers

I'm not too great with javascript. Does anyone know how I can increase the number of markers displayed on Google Maps. I'm pulling about 300 locations from a MySQL database, but it's only plotting 50 or so. Here's the code I'm using: <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var iconBlue = new GIcon(); iconBlue.image = 'http://...

A layout problem with Google map API

I have a little project with Google Map API: to show a small map on page. But the Google logo and copyright word are overlap together. Can I move them out? And how? screenshot here ...

Convert full UK postcode to coordinates in server-side script (server-side version of GlocalSearch?)

This is for a search facility on a website. I have it all working using the standard Google Maps geocoder, but for some strange reason it seems to search only on the first part of a postcode. It can be done in client-side JS using GlocalSearch. However, it isn't clear how to translate this into a server-side solution. Here is a simpl...

Adding a youtube overlay (for a specific channel) to a Google MAP using the Map API?

Is there a way to add a youtube overlay for a specific CHANNEL (not just an individual video) to a Google Map using the map API? I can add a flickr feed using the following code: var kml = new GGeoXml("http://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photoset.gne?set=MY_SET_NUMBER&amp;nsid=SOME_OTHER_ID_INFO_HERE&amp;lang=en-us&amp;georss=true");...

Detect my geographic location

hi. i noticed that some websites and some iPhone apps can detect my current geographic location.. i mean the exact latitude and longitude. how can i integrate these feature in my web application. are there any free open source library that can be used to accomplish this task? thank you. ...

Capture screenshot of website on the client (Javascript or flash)

Hi everyone, Is there some method to issue a screen capture(browser window content only) from the browser with javascript or a embedded flash object etc so that a full quality image of the page content be saved or printed or an alternative approach. I have a web app (asp.net 3.5) with google maps and other ajax operations client side l...

Multiple Markers on Google Map (Fails to display over 10 markers) - Ruby on Rails Environment YM4R Plugin

Hi, I have the following issue. I have a google map (using YM4r + Geokit) within Ruby on Rails, anyhow, i basically have an array of markers which are populated in the following manner @shops.each do |sto| markers << GMarker.new (....) end They are definitely being stored fine as under 10 markers they are displayed just fine. Th...

Calculate driving directions using PHP?

For my application I need a server to calculate driving directions. The Google Maps API was designed for clientside use only, with a Javascript and Flash API. Is there any way I can run their API's server-side? ...

Pass a value from JSP to Javascript

I am working with google maps and I am trying to pass a value from my database (Access) to my javascript code. I have var centerPoint = new GLatLng( <% Double.parseDouble(myclass.getLatitude()); %> , <% Double.parseDouble(myclass.getLongitude()); %>); where myclass.getLatitude() returns a string representation of my latitude and I ...

Google Maps help - showing multiple addresses on single map

I need a hand with my google maps code... Basically what I want to do is display multiple addresses on a single map. I've got that part to work but I need to set-up the bounds and zoom so it zooms out/in and shows all the addresses in the map window... My problem is after I run the setMapMarker() function in the load() function, I nee...

How do I link to Google Maps with a particular longitude and latitude?

I have a small application that gives the current location: longitude and latitude. Now I have to browse to google maps with the longitude and latitude. Please suggest how I can do this. ...

how can load gmap link on mobile browser

Hi, I just created a page to display google map using gmap api and map displaying well on the pc but when i send this link http://ratebol.com/statmap_v3.php to mobile map is not displaying. Please give me solution to display map on mobile... Thanks & Regards Sushil Singh ...

Google Maps centering or marker positioning issue

Hi everyone, I develop a simple Google Maps application. I need just to place one marker on the map. For whatever reason, the marker is placed outside of the visible area of the map. It's a little bit strange, because the map is centered to the marker's coordinates. Here is the code: var point1 = new GLatLng(location1.lat,location1.lon...