[Google Maps API v3] Re: Using KML link from fusion table as source for markers, keeping custom icons.

Google's answer on marker types ( http://www.google.com/support/fusiontables/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=185991 ) implies that you can't set a custom icon yet. You can use any of the 200 markers shown here: http://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=99003 -- Nick On Dec 7, 9:05 pm, Ryan

[Google Maps API v3] Re: How to Import Google MyMaps Markers into API?

While viewing your MyMap, look for the "View in Google Earth" link on the top right of the map. This is a link to a KML file which can be added as a KML Layer: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/overlays.html#KMLLayers The points which you have (especially if you are addin

[Google Maps API v3] Re: move to a location without reloading

On Dec 7, 7:54 pm, Chathura Gunasekara wrote: > hi, I want to move to a particular lat lon by a press of a button > without refreshing the page. Is it even possible? Yes. > Pls any suggestions? If you google.maps.Map object is called "map" and is in the global scope, execute this javascript in

[Google Maps API v3] move to a location without reloading

hi, I want to move to a particular lat lon by a press of a button without refreshing the page. Is it even possible? Pls any suggestions? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group, send email to google

[Google Maps API v3] How to Import Google MyMaps Markers into API?

Greetings everyone, I just started getting into Google Maps API 3 days ago and have been scouring the internet non-stop day/night to learn as much as I can about it. Ive come to a point where I havent been able to find a solution via searching and I know how much everyone hates people asking quest

[Google Maps API v3] Issue combining maps with jquery script

Hi everyone, I'm trying to place a map inside of a jquery tab system. I know it's a common issue, I've been reading about it, but I can't understand how people solve it exactly. I mean, apparently there is a resize function, but I don't know where to put it, how to call it, etc. This is the first

[Google Maps API v3] Using KML link from fusion table as source for markers, keeping custom icons.

Hi, I greatly appreciate the help that I have received from this group. I would like to use a fusion table layer, or the kml link, for my map. The main reason is due to map speed. If I use my current mysql/php api to generate markers, the maps runs extremely slow. Using an embedded map from fusio

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Open infowindow via link from seperate page

On Dec 7, 4:04 pm, gh0st wrote: > Ok I'll go over this. If I have problems can I email you Larry or > should I continue to post to this? Continue the thread. I don't respond to email at this address. > > On Dec 7, 3:46 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" > wrote: > > > > > On Dec 7, 3:34 pm, gh0st wrot

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Open infowindow via link from seperate page

Ok I'll go over this. If I have problems can I email you Larry or should I continue to post to this? On Dec 7, 3:46 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" wrote: > On Dec 7, 3:34 pm, gh0st wrote: > > > Kind of something like that but I've stared at the source code for > > that for a few days and I've been t

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Open infowindow via link from seperate page

On Dec 7, 3:34 pm, gh0st wrote: > Kind of something like that but I've stared at the source code for > that for a few days and I've been trying to work that into my page > without success. > I'm thinking if I'm printing out rows of markers in a table the link > will be something like this  echo "

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Open infowindow via link from seperate page

Kind of something like that but I've stared at the source code for that for a few days and I've been trying to work that into my page without success. I'm thinking if I'm printing out rows of markers in a table the link will be something like this echo "" and then openInfoWindow(markerID, map, inf

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Info Markers

That explains my question perfectly, thank you for your help Larry I am in your debt! Merry Christmas! On Dec 7, 11:10 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" wrote: > On Dec 7, 2:56 pm, Struggling Cartographer > wrote: > > > Yes, what I want to do is really quite simple, how is the "label" > > variable ass

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Triggering Marker to open InfoWindow

Just got out of a meeting and didn't refresh before I posted. Thanks. I did use the google.maps.event.trigger to make things happen. It was what I was looking for. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Triggering Marker to open InfoWindow

Thanks CroNiX, that's what I was looking for and it's working like a charm. For some reason, when I tried looking for documentation via the Google Maps reference, I missed finding it. Anyway, thanks again. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Info Markers

On Dec 7, 2:56 pm, Struggling Cartographer wrote: > Yes, what I want to do is really quite simple, how is the "label" > variable assigned in that example? What "label" variable? Did you look at the source? It uses this array to create the markers: var beaches = [ ['Bondi Beach', -33.890542, 1

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Info Markers

Yes, what I want to do is really quite simple, how is the "label" variable assigned in that example? If I could get at that I would be laughing (so to speak). Apologies, JS is certainly not my "first language" ;-) On Dec 7, 10:25 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" wrote: > On Dec 7, 1:28 pm, Struggling

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Open infowindow via link from seperate page

On Dec 7, 2:32 pm, gh0st wrote: > I have a sql table consisting of the following columns: > id, name, notes, lat, lng, and type. > > PHP querys the table and echos rows of the preceding columns. > I want to make links out of each row that open an infowindow of the > corresponding marker in the map

[Google Maps API v3] Open infowindow via link from seperate page

I have a sql table consisting of the following columns: id, name, notes, lat, lng, and type. PHP querys the table and echos rows of the preceding columns. I want to make links out of each row that open an infowindow of the corresponding marker in the map. I'm thinking I can write a function that

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Info Markers

On Dec 7, 1:28 pm, Struggling Cartographer wrote: > I have come across those bits before, Have you seen this: http://www.geocodezip.com/v3_markers_infowindows.html -- Larry > essentially this is what I want > to work: > > Something that works (all info boxes say hello): > google.maps.event.ad

[Google Maps API v3] Re: How to make group of markers

On Dec 7, 2:01 pm, Ilian Iliev wrote: > Hi all, > > please advice me a method to group markers. For example imagine that I > have > markers splitted in 3 categories - red, blue and green. I want to add 3 > check boxes > on the map(or elsewhere on the page) that toggles each group > visibility. How

[Google Maps API v3] Re: links broken in getTile()-generated divs?

I just confirmed this by rolling back to 3.2— links do work in that version and they do not in 3.3. Tested in Safari, FF and Chrome. I will open a bug for it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Triggering Marker to open InfoWindow

On Dec 7, 1:31 pm, CSharp wrote: > My google.addListener click event for a maker will open an InfoWindow. > Is there a way to trigger the click event of a marker via javascript > code? I know that in jQuery, you can call the object's "click()" or > use "trigger('click')" to actually trigger the ev

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

Fusion Tables is fastest because Google stores and indexes the data. KML is not necessarily as fast because Google must fetch your KML - if your KML server is slow or sets poor cache headers this adds latency. But both KML and Fusion Tables render as image tiles which is faster than browser renderi

Re: [Google Maps API v3] links broken in getTile()-generated divs?

Hello Ted, Firstly, I can't help with your issue and I've not noticed any changes myself. Secondly, I've been looking at implementing an almost copy of your site for my local area but hadn't started it. Its been at Q&A stage for a while now. I was wondering whether or not you would be interesti

[Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

If KML is an option for you, then I would definitely be using it. The InfoWindow behavior you described is supported by KML layers and the latency doesn't increase with the addition of more data. Note: Multiple people have had problems with dynamically generating large KML files with PHP. The PHP

[Google Maps API v3] links broken in getTile()-generated divs?

Hi all, I have an app with a completely custom interface using getTile() (see here: http://giveaminute.info/). At the closest two zoom levels there are elements in some of the divs generated by getTile(), and until today they were working perfectly; now they don't register in the browser as clicka

[Google Maps API v3] How to make group of markers

Hi all, please advice me a method to group markers. For example imagine that I have markers splitted in 3 categories - red, blue and green. I want to add 3 check boxes on the map(or elsewhere on the page) that toggles each group visibility. How can this be achieved with version 3. Any ideas and e

[Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

Do you recommend that I instead use KML? Here is a tutorial I can use? http://code.google.com/apis/kml/articles/phpmysqlkml.html On Dec 7, 4:42 pm, Ben Appleton wrote: > Fusion Tables (and KML) are rendered as image tiles by a Google server, > precisely to be as fast as you observe. v3 markers

[Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

I do not have either of those options in my code. I am using a shadowless icon. I also need a clickable infowindow to show the individual and their arrest charge. Is there a way to set it so that clickable is available, but it loads the data in the infowindow ONLY when they click, and not loading

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Custom Icons with different default icon

This is what happens when I set custom icons to display something different when charge=DUI. http://www.legalgrab.com/florida_arrest_map3.html notice though, that all other icons are the default google icon. How do I change the default icon but still keep the custom icon charge=DUI? This is wher

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

Fusion Tables (and KML) are rendered as image tiles by a Google server, precisely to be as fast as you observe. v3 markers are rendered in the browser, so the speed depends on the browser. You can speed up marker rendering by setting 'clickable' false (removes DOM click targets) and 'flat' true (h

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Triggering Marker to open InfoWindow

google.maps.event.addListener(markerObject, 'click', function(e){ alert('clicked'); }); or, to trigger an event that has a listener already attached from like jQuery, $('#some-link').click(function(e){ e.preventDefault(); google.maps.event.trigger(markerObject, 'click'); }); Check out t

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Custom Icons with different default icon

Do you have some sort of test condition to determine when to use which icon? var customIcon = (some test if DUI) ? 'arrestlist/markers/dui.png' : 'arrestlist/markers/bluesq3.png'; var marker = new google.maps.Marker({ map: map, position: point, icon: customIcon

[Google Maps API v3] Triggering Marker to open InfoWindow

My google.addListener click event for a maker will open an InfoWindow. Is there a way to trigger the click event of a marker via javascript code? I know that in jQuery, you can call the object's "click()" or use "trigger('click')" to actually trigger the event to fire. I tried that within the code

[Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

This is what I dont understand: If I geocode in fusion tables, and then use "embed map" the speed is perfect. Check here for comparison: http://www.legalgrab.com/florida_arrest_map2.html embed is bottom map. What is making the embed so much faster? On Dec 7, 4:18 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" wr

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Info Markers

I have come across those bits before, essentially this is what I want to work: Something that works (all info boxes say hello): google.maps.event.addListener(marker, 'click', function() { infowindow.setContent('hello'); infowindow.open(map,marker); }); } Something that doe

[Google Maps API v3] Re: v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

On Dec 7, 9:24 am, Ryan Wood wrote: > I am having an issue with my map on my website. I am using a mysql > database which is already geocoded. I am using this > tutorial:http://code.google.com/apis/maps/articles/phpsqlajax_v3.html > > I am also using a custom marker, which is a 2k .png file. > >

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: Unable to create InfoWindow using Javascript for loop

or these: Multiple Markers with multiple infowindows and StreetView http://blog.mridey.com/2010/11/maps-api-javascript-v3-multiple-markers_08.html Multiple Markers, InfoWindow and StreetView http://blog.mridey.com/20

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Info Markers

Does these help: Multiple Markers with multiple infowindows and StreetView http://blog.mridey.com/2010/11/maps-api-javascript-v3-multiple-markers_08.html Multiple Markers, InfoWindow and StreetView http://blog.mridey

[Google Maps API v3] Info Markers

Hi, I am having real trouble adding info windows to my marker array. To take the basic example here: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/examples/icon-complex.html What would the correct code be if for example I stored the info for the infobox in beach[4] ? Thanks in advanc

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Unable to create InfoWindow using Javascript for loop

On Dec 7, 11:30 am, Hari wrote: > I am following the demo listed here - > > http://gmaps-samples-v3.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/single-infowindow/si... > > The following lines are repeated thrice in the example - > // > var marke

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Internet Explorer memory leak with a simple example

I tried to create a new overlaysArray each time: http://www.canamgroup.ws/GM.nsf/Map4e?OpenPage Is this what you meant? Unfortunately, memory is still leaking in IE. Thanks again! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Internet Explorer memory leak with a simple example

"It looks like you are not clearing your "click" event listeners. Each cycle adds another "click" event listener to the marker." - I thought that could be the issue too... but even If I totally remove the "click" event listeners, IE is still taking more and more memory: http://www.canamgroup.ws/GM

[Google Maps API v3] how to know AMC.init() has finished then i need to callback a function

Using 'speedtest.js' for gmap, how to know AMC.init() has finished - when i call it from onload event.I want to call another function on its completion. May be any callback mechanism? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" gro

[Google Maps API v3] Custom Icons with different default icon

Hi, I am trying to use custom icons and at the same time change the default custom icon. Basically, I want to have my own default icon, and at the same time use a different default icon. My current code is: var customIcons = { all other than DUI: { icon: 'arrestlist/markers

[Google Maps API v3] v3 Map lag/sluggishness. 814 markers in zoom=8

I am having an issue with my map on my website. I am using a mysql database which is already geocoded. I am using this tutorial: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/articles/phpsqlajax_v3.html I am also using a custom marker, which is a 2k .png file. Obviously the lag gets worse as more markers are

[Google Maps API v3] Unable to create InfoWindow using Javascript for loop

I am following the demo listed here - http://gmaps-samples-v3.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/single-infowindow/single-infowindow.html The following lines are repeated thrice in the example - // var marker2 = new google.maps.Marker(

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Marker DOM Object

Have you looked at some of the options available in the utility libraries? http://code.google.com/p/google-maps-utility-library-v3/wiki/Libraries Chad Killingsworth On Dec 7, 11:31 am, Albert Sun wrote: > I'd like to get a reference to the DOM node of a google.maps.Marker > object. This is so I

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/12/5: New Release - including Marker animations, Max Zoom Service

Chris, The getRaiseOnDrag() problem has been solved! It turns out that even though this function does not exist, you can learn the state of a marker's raiseOnDrag parameter (and probably any other marker parameter) using the following syntax: google.maps.Marker.get("raiseOnDrag"). Gary On Dec 7

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Internet Explorer memory leak with a simple example

On Dec 6, 8:43 pm, Canam Group wrote: > Hi bratliff, > > Thanks for your answer. > > I tried to use "setTimeout" instead of "setInterval" > (with "clearTimeout") and I still experience a memory leak in IE. > Here's an updated example:http://www.canamgroup.ws/GM.nsf/Map4b?OpenPage > > I'm doing my

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/12/5: New Release - including Marker animations, Max Zoom Service

Chris, I wasn't able to see it because it is not visible on spanish version, which is the languages the navigator displays to me by default. By curiosity I changed "es" to "en" from the url to change the language... Please update other languages documentation as soon as possible. Best regards.

[Google Maps API v3] Marker DOM Object

I'd like to get a reference to the DOM node of a google.maps.Marker object. This is so I can set the CSS3 opacity property on it. In browsers that support it, I'd like the markers on my map will be dynamically faded to different levels, and in browsers that don't support it I'm okay with them all d

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/12/5: New Release - including Marker animations, Max Zoom Service

Chris, But you can't determine the state of raiseOnDrag programmatically as you can many other Marker parameters. For example, in a class like MarkerWithLabel any drag that begins in the label portion needs to know whether the label is supposed to be raised to keep it in sync with the marker port

[Google Maps API v3] Re: take in a form information from a marker

On Dec 7, 12:19 am, Blanaru Irina wrote: > Hello everybody, > When I click a marker, I want to take in a form the information about a > marker, for instance the name of marker (which is loaded  from an XML > database). > I know that I have to use event "listener", but it doesn't work: > > > Firs

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Help with marker titles using Javascript for loop

On Dec 7, 7:49 am, Brent West wrote: > Hi, > I have a function that loops through the address column from a > gridview, geocodes each address, then places a marker on the map. When > I hover over each marker, the tooltip is the same for each marker and > keeps showing the the name of the last addr

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Help with markers not showing

It was a schoolboy by one of my fellow colleagues. The path to the image was incorrect so it wasn't displaying the image when I published the site, but for some reason it did when I ran the application locally. ARGH hate it when that happens. Thank you for replying, I thought I didn't need an API

[Google Maps API v3] Help with marker titles using Javascript for loop

Hi, I have a function that loops through the address column from a gridview, geocodes each address, then places a marker on the map. When I hover over each marker, the tooltip is the same for each marker and keeps showing the the name of the last address in the gridview. I think it may be a problem

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Help with markers not showing

On Dec 7, 7:35 am, Onam Chilwan wrote: > Hello all I have only just started with google maps and have come > across a slight issue whereby my markers are not showing. When I run my > application locally (debug mode or via localhost) it works absoloutely > fine. However, when I publish the site and

[Google Maps API v3] Help with markers not showing

Hello all I have only just started with google maps and have come across a slight issue whereby my markers are not showing. When I run my application locally (debug mode or via localhost) it works absoloutely fine. However, when I publish the site and attempt to access it on the same machine that I

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Accessing the url of a clicked marker icon image

On Dec 7, 2:46 am, Anthony Eskinazi wrote: > I've been looking through the documentation but can't work out how > to return the URL of the custom marker image for the clicked on > marker. > > Currently I have been trying to use marker.getIcon() - but this > simply returns a MarkerImage object. I c

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Trouble with custom markers

On Dec 7, 2:33 am, Chathura Gunasekara wrote: > hi, need help pls > my markers on the map are arrows which get its pointing direction from > db, how can i turn the maker for the particular direction > pls help 1. Please create a new thread for a new issue. Do not hijack a thread. 2. Please prov

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/12/5: New Release - including Marker animations, Max Zoom Service

It's there. http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/reference.html#MarkerOptions raiseOnDrag boolean If false, disables raising and lowering the marker on drag. This option is true by default. Cheers Chris On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM, Ciul wrote: > Please add these chang

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/12/5: New Release - including Marker animations, Max Zoom Service

Please add these changes to the API reference documentation. Omit this if already there, sorry but don't see the changes on Marker Options. Thanks On 5 dic, 22:09, "Chris Broadfoot (Google Employee)" wrote: > Hi everyone, > > We recently pushed a new version of the API. See the full change log

[Google Maps API v3] Re: three cities and a one location

I have the answer. Simply use Autocomplete with jquery api. Just as in this example http://tech.cibul.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/geocode/index.html. I would be solved two problems ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3"

[Google Maps API v3] Accessing the url of a clicked marker icon image

I've been looking through the documentation but can't work out how to return the URL of the custom marker image for the clicked on marker. Currently I have been trying to use marker.getIcon() - but this simply returns a MarkerImage object. I can't seem to access the URL of the image though. For

[Google Maps API v3] Re: needing to overlay a polygon

> > do i need to convert projection co-ordinates 900913 to wgs84 4326. > ( latitude, longitude) Yes. Not sure if mySQL has function to do conversion inside database (PostGIS does), if yes, you can consider convert to WGS before call AsWKT. > is there a build in function in goole maps api to do th

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Trouble with custom markers

hi, need help pls my markers on the map are arrows which get its pointing direction from db, how can i turn the maker for the particular direction pls help -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group, s

[Google Maps API v3] Re: MVCObject and bindTo()

Ahh! I must use the proper MVCObject methods for on ALL properties that are conencted to the bindTo() method... So in my previous example: myObject.property; displays 1234 as expected. myObject.childObject.property; displays 1234 so it's initial value of 23 has been changed and it looks like th

Re: [Google Maps API v3] MVCObject and bindTo()

You need to call .get('property'), which follows the .bindTo() to obtain the value. We would do this for you using JavaScript getter methods but IE JScript lacks getters and the API must run consistently in all browsers. - Ben On 7 Dec 2010 18:56, "Martin" wrote: > Hi all. > > I have a general qu

[Google Maps API v3] take in a form information from a marker

Hello everybody, When I click a marker, I want to take in a form the information about a marker, for instance the name of marker (which is loaded from an XML database). I know that I have to use event "listener", but it doesn't work: function initialize() { var mylatlng = new google.maps.Lat

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Limited latitude resolution of polylines

Your were right. Needed to change database storage format from float to double. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To post to this group, send email to google-maps-js-api...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from thi

[Google Maps API v3] Re: How can i get current zoom level

1. I'm use this code: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/articles/phpsqlinfo_v3.html with a little changes in form filed. 2. please see the code (i think, no) On Dec 6, 11:37 pm, "geocode...@gmail.com" wrote: > On Dec 6, 12:03 pm, Vafa wrote: > > > Hi everybody > > I'm new in Google Maps. current

[Google Maps API v3] three cities and a one location

Perhaps I'm not the first which is the problem but somehow I can not find a solution . Let me start from the beginning, I live in Poland, Poland is divided into 16 provinces. In Poland there are three cities named "Pławno" only in different provinces. Now my question is there a way to force the use