In my project I need to use the Google Maps API to place users on the map.
Are there any libraries to enhance the user experience working with Google Maps?
I already noticed Flutster.
do try http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-utility-library/
You could also try jmaps.
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I'm having trouble figuring out how do I open a tab of google maps or google maps app on my app within the unity, and can't afford to buy the Asset for facilitating, what do I do? is there any other site or application that I can use and be easier?
You would have to use AndroidJavaClass and AndroidJavaObject API to construct common map intents: https://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-common.html#Maps
There are plenty examples out there how to use AndroidJavaClass and AndroidJavaObject e.g. how to create a share intent. These are very similar for maps.
It's amazing how easy it is possible to use geofencing with Google Maps API. However for that you have to be "connected" and use online maps. However I can not find how to use geofencing functionality for offline maps and what, if any, offline map provider supports it on Android. Would be thankful for any help here.
Well, I ended up with some hybrid solution. I used MapBox and Open Street Maps for offline map functionality together with Google Play services that allowed me to add geofencing functionality. Somehow I was thinking that geofencing requires to use Google Maps and that was obviously not correct.
I want to know, can we use all the API's of Google Maps in Unity3D (not just a static map, I want to locate my position, add a lot of markers with window information, select itinerary from my position to a selected marker ...)
Have a good day and thanks ! :)
I think the answer is yes, you can use the Google maps API with Unity as long as you adhere to the licensing agreement for the Google maps API.
However, if you're asking if there is special support in Unity for the Google maps API then the answer is no. However, there is at least one third party asset that supports Google maps. You could probably use it or a different asset to get you started with integration.
I recently came by this website: http://www.google.com/earth/explore/products/earthview.html
"Earth view in Google Maps"
Does this mean, I use the usual Google Maps APIs (V3) to manage the map while being able to render in Earth view? More explanation please?
See this question and the accepted answer:
How do I convert my google maps application into a google earth application?
Per that answer, you can find additional detail here:
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/v2/services.html#Earth
The EarthView link is about taking advantage of the Google Earth plugin at maps.google.com, and not related to enabling it for your own site.
The recommended strategy for integrating the plugin into your own mashup is to use the utility library at http://google-maps-utility-library-v3.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/googleearth/
I am planning to release a commercial website (I have ads there and a shop) which is freely available for everybody. I want to add a google map to show some points of interest. The question is: Do I need the google api key for that or can I just use the iframe code that google gives me? Theoretically that would work, too.
I searched google, but could not find a clear answer...
Thanks :-)
v2 of the Google Maps API is deprecated, so you should ideally use v3.
v3 does not need an API key as mentioned in the documentation.
Since v3 is the official version now, I assume the links given in google maps are for the version. You can always just try and see if embedding the iframe works for you. Though as noted, you can't really customize the map, so you should use the API. It's very simple to set up a basic map (read the tutorial).
You don't need the Google Maps API key as long as you don't plan to include any special or customized maps in your website.
Using the iframe version is fine for basic Maps integration.
The API Key is free anyway, so there is no problem in obtaining one. You should also be free to use the iframe as well, as long as your site is publicly available to everyone without a payed login or anything like that.
As long as you meet Google Maps TOS, you can use both. If you don't meet those TOS, don't use any of it.
A Google Maps API key is required for v2 of the API, not for v3 as far as I know,
and neither for requests to Static Maps API v2.