Difference between revisions of "Google Maps API"
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*Or, if we want to have more accessibility, and do more than just call an already programmed map(for example if you want to take data from a CSV file, and plot it accordingly) you can also program this HTML file in python | *Or, if we want to have more accessibility, and do more than just call an already programmed map(for example if you want to take data from a CSV file, and plot it accordingly) you can also program this HTML file in python | ||
| − | 4. To create this HTML file, we will | + | 4. To create this HTML file, we will use the following tutorials by google: |
| − | + | [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/maps-static/intro Google maps static maps API ] | |
| − | + | [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/shapes#circles Google Maps API -- Shapes] | |
| + | [[File:HTMLMAPS.png|thumb]] | ||
[[Category:HowTos]] | [[Category:HowTos]] | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 11 December 2018
1.Before you start, make sure you have the newest version of Python, a wifi connection, and a google account.
2. In order to use google maps, you are required to use a key, which is provided by google
- In order to access this key go to this website: enabling google maps platform
- Create a project, and set up billing (its free if you use an individual account)
- From this point you will be able to activate your key
3. In order to call the google maps API and visualize a maps display, we can create an HTML file:
- We can either create a HTML file which makes this call
- Or, if we want to have more accessibility, and do more than just call an already programmed map(for example if you want to take data from a CSV file, and plot it accordingly) you can also program this HTML file in python
4. To create this HTML file, we will use the following tutorials by google: Google maps static maps API Google Maps API -- Shapes
