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Google maps is probably one of the most powerful features within google.
 
Google maps is probably one of the most powerful features within google.
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<googlemap lat="32.82422" lon="48.481141">
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32.81134, 48.498341, One of many [[gas stations]] in town
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32.82448, 48.504848, The [[town hall]]
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</googlemap>
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===The API===
 
===The API===

Revision as of 16:01, 25 April 2007

Google maps is probably one of the most powerful features within google.

<googlemap lat="32.82422" lon="48.481141"> 32.81134, 48.498341, One of many gas stations in town 32.82448, 48.504848, The town hall </googlemap>


The API

To use google features within your own html, an API key must be applied for. Each URL needs it's own Key to funtion.

http://www.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

The google API has specific instructions for adding maps, including GPS tracks to your website.

http://www.google.com/apis/maps/

Sample Code

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