Google Map Tutorial

This topic introduces the requirements for building a sample application using the Logi Info Google Map element. You are highly encouraged to read Google Maps first, in order to get a basic understanding of the topic before proceeding.

The following topics introduce the steps for using the Google Map element:

• Creating the Basic Application
• Configuring the Web Service Connection
• Creating a Basic Google Map
• Adding Interactive Features
• Geocoding Data

Requirements Checklist

Before starting this tutorial you should be sure that:

• You're using Logi Info v12 or later.
• You've reviewed the Google Maps API Terms of Service and have a Google Maps API Premiere license if you need one.
• You've downloaded these sample data files and have unzipped them to a temporary location. The files are:
  
  HD_Dealers.xml, HD_BarShield.gif, BikeShops.xml, BikeShopIcon.gif
  
  

• You can connect to the Internet (outbound and inbound) from your development web server.
• You're familiar with the general steps for creating a new Logi Info application and for accessing databases to retrieve data.

If any of the above items are incomplete or missing, please take care of them before proceeding.