Today, we give you a sneak preview of the features, added in the upcoming release of Google Maps Directions Add-on, which is an amazing addition to our DMXzone Google Maps extension and of course to the Ajax AutoComplete. Explore the possibility to display everything from full directions lists, showing the shortest possible route and more...
Google Maps Directions Add-on Features Unveiled
July 12, 2011
Explore the massive features packed in the Google Maps Directions Add-on
The Story
- Display full directions list - Show every check point of the route.
- Draggable Route Marker - Change the directions at any point you want by simply dragging the marker on the map.
- Route Alternatives - Google Maps always have alternative routes. If you wish to display them, check the Provide Route Alternatives checkbox.
- Display a full route visually on Google Maps
- Display a route from the Google Maps marker to address entered with Ajax AutoComplete - this way you can have for example Google map with your office and an Autocomplete control to let the user enter their current address to start the route from.
- Use Browser Current Location - the Google Maps Direction Add-on can detect if the user browser supports Geo location (most recent browsers do) and if it does it can enter it as start address in the Ajax AutoComplete control.
- Show the shortest route automatically - when you have a Google Maps with multiple markers in it (for example your different branches) and the user enters its address in the Ajax AutoComplete control, the the route to the closest branch is automatically chosen!
- iPad/iPhone Support - Thanks to the latest Google API V3 you can use your Google maps with directions on your iPhone/iPad.
- Directions Panel Size - Choose the size of the panel where the directions will be displayed.
- Starting Point - Set a location where your direction will start from.
- Travel mode - Choose the type of transport you need directions for - driving, cycling or walking
- Unit system - The destination can be displayed in Metric (km) or Imperial (miles)
- Great Dreamweaver integration - Interactive dialog in Dreamweaver with all the options you'll need.
- An inline property inspector - The property inspector enables you to change several options after you’ve created the Directions.
- Fully cross-browser compatible - Runs perfectly on any up-to-date desktop browser as well as mobile devices.
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