[Google Maps API v3] Re: Directions API Web Service and Waypoints

2012-09-01 Thread sgiddings
I have opened a change request for this : http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=4400 Feel free to support it ... please On Friday, 31 August 2012 20:17:56 UTC+2, sgiddings wrote: Is there any plans to update this service to have the same functionality as the Directions

[Google Maps API v3] Directions API Web Service and Waypoints

2012-08-31 Thread sgiddings
Is there any plans to update this service to have the same functionality as the Directions API javascript service ? At present, the web service will treat all waypoints as stopover points. However, I am needing pass through waypoints as is available in the javascript service. Any ideas ? --

[Google Maps API v3] Using the Javascript V3 Driving directions service from Android

2012-05-16 Thread sgiddings
Over the last two years, I have developed a web site using the v3 javascript maps api. I am now in the process of developing the equivalent functionality in a native android app using the native Maps Api. I am at the stage where I am incorporating the itinerary functionality. Knowing that there

[Google Maps API v3] Maps on Android

2012-03-27 Thread sgiddings
I have been developing an application using the Google Maps Javascript Api v3 for over a year now. I am now faced with the need to produce an android device version. So I started to look at the Maps Api in the Android SDK - it is almost empty. - no directions service - no region biasing for

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Maps on Android

2012-03-27 Thread sgiddings
Thank you for your reply Barry, However, how can I reproduce other aspects such as line, polyline and polygon drawing based on lat/lng coordonnates ? Are there any full examples for creating real world mapping applications in the same manner as with the v3 javascript api ? -- You received

[Google Maps API v3] No abridged summary for the last two days

2012-01-23 Thread sgiddings
Has this been removed ? The Google Groups membership panel still show it as being available ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google Maps JavaScript API v3 group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Maps API v3 and IPad 2

2011-12-22 Thread sgiddings
Hi Geoff, I haven't started testing on an IPad (other than on my daughters who is simply visiting). I don't own one, so I started searching for advice. As usual, the most prolific comments are negative. My site works on Safari (PC/MAC), but knowing that there are only fingers or a stylus for

[Google Maps API v3] Maps API v3 and IPad 2

2011-12-21 Thread sgiddings
After my (short) research, there would appear to be a large number of problems trying to run the API in Safari on IPad 2. Are there any known techniques to getting the API to work properly - including all aspects of map navigation and zooming ? Are there any tutorials for adapting an API v3 web

[Google Maps API v3] Bug when switching to pegman view

2011-12-16 Thread sgiddings
After having defined a position for a marker, I put the pegman on the road next to it ... it simply shows empty fields. Here is the lat/lng : 46.2394, 3.2297 Which shows a Château in France in satellite view and is the official geolocalisation for the Château. This has the same behaviour in

[Google Maps API v3] Modifying the CSS for an infowindow

2011-11-26 Thread sgiddings
Since version 3.7, infowindows no-longer have rounded corners. That said, it is probable that some of us still want rounded corners and do not want to create a custom overlay just to reproduce this. Is it possible to access the css used to create the infowindow to be able to add a css

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Geocoding a street addresses returns locations off the road

2011-11-17 Thread sgiddings
Ok guys, I obviously had not investigated far enough. Thanks for these clarifications. On Nov 17, 11:10 am, Rossko ros...@culzean.clara.co.uk wrote: The resulting lat/lng pair, when used to place a marker, puts it in the empty space next to the road. It's not indicating empty space - have

[Google Maps API v3] Release v3.6 is now feature stable ?

2011-11-15 Thread sgiddings
Can you please confirm that version 3.6 is now feature stable and version 3.7 is the current development/nightly build version ? I don't remember seeing an official announcement for this, however. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google Maps

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Won't find the town Orange in France?

2011-10-14 Thread sgiddings
a quick demo:http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/examples/pl... By typing orange france I get the correct result straight away. Nevertheless, I've filed this problem with the data team. Chris --http://twitter.com/broady On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 7:01 PM, sgiddings

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Won't find the town Orange in France?

2011-10-14 Thread sgiddings
-Unis Consulate General of France, 7657 Mt Carmel Dr, Orlando, Floride 32835-8164, États-Unis France Pavilion, France Service Rd, Bay Lake, Floride 32836, États- Unis Something is seriously wrong here ! Simon On Oct 14, 9:06 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, Posted

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Won't find the town Orange in France?

2011-10-11 Thread sgiddings
Nice tip Pil. However, this is not really an acceptable situation. Taking into account that work has been undertaken by Google to improve coverage in Europe, notably in France, this should not occur. Our users will not have the reflex to do this kind of manipulation - which will give a bad image

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2011/8/17 - New Release (3.6)

2011-08-17 Thread sgiddings
One further piece of information - I have not requested the places library at all ! On Aug 17, 10:16 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, Just been looking at this to be able to disable clicking on google located pois. Use the Styled Map Wizard to generate the required code

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2011/8/17 - New Release (3.6)

2011-08-17 Thread sgiddings
investigations Simon On Aug 17, 11:02 am, Chris Broadfoot c...@google.com wrote: Are you able to make a quick demo page? Or tell me which airport you are looking at. --http://twitter.com/broady On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, Just

[Google Maps API v3] Determine if a point is in the sea

2011-07-22 Thread sgiddings
Within my site, I give the user the ability to click on the map to place a marker. When this is done, I then go and do a reverse geocode to get the address of the location. However, if the user clicks in the sea, the reverse geocode will return the nearest land address without any indication that

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Determine if a point is in the sea

2011-07-22 Thread sgiddings
Thanks for this Rossko. Sounds like a work-around really. Would it not be more reasonable to have the reverse geocode result indicate that the requested lat/lng is in fact over the sea ? On Jul 22, 11:29 am, Rossko ros...@culzean.clara.co.uk wrote: Is there a way to determine if a given lat/lng

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Geocoding service returns different results to the Geocoding api

2011-07-19 Thread sgiddings
Alignements, 56340 Carnac, France. This makes validation of geocoding more difficult! On Jul 18, 11:40 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: When I try to encode this address : 74, avenue des Druides, 56342 Carnac with the Geocoding service of the maps api, it returns the correct position

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Earth on Google Map API V3

2011-07-18 Thread sgiddings
Thanks for this Chris, I have added a comment to the change/enhancement request. On Jul 18, 2:41 am, Chris Broadfoot c...@google.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 6:15 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: If maps v3 no longer requires a key, shouldn't the earth utility library

[Google Maps API v3] Geocoding service returns different results to the Geocoding api

2011-07-18 Thread sgiddings
When I try to encode this address : 74, avenue des Druides, 56342 Carnac with the Geocoding service of the maps api, it returns the correct position without any problem. lat/lng: 47.57361320, -3.07203240 However, when I encode with the Geocoding web service, it returns the following location :

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Earth on Google Map API V3

2011-07-16 Thread sgiddings
Hello, Interesting post and thoroughly misleading example ! The example simply states that all you have to do is just instantiate a new GoogleEarth object. After further reading, it would appear that all you have to do is 1. sign up for a jsapi key 2. include the jsapi script in your page

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Map based POI web site

2011-06-17 Thread sgiddings
I am rather disappointed to have had no reply to this. Should I be addressing this question in another forum ? Is it not in Googles interest to give clear advice for this subject - Google Maps Api - Google Indexing ? Perhaps a Google person could reply - Chris ? On Jun 15, 5:39 pm, sgiddings

[Google Maps API v3] Map based POI web site

2011-06-15 Thread sgiddings
I have my site up and running (although not all of the POIs are registered yet) - http://www.letrajet.com I, obviously, need to get it correctly indexed by Google now. The content is dynamic and changes based on user input, with all poi data coming in via AJAX and displayed in infowindows

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Map data update for France, Monaco, and Luxembourg

2011-06-01 Thread sgiddings
Great news, thank you. This comes at just the right time for me! On Jun 1, 8:21 am, Thor Mitchell (Google Employee) t...@google.com wrote: Hi all, We're currently rolling out updated Map data for France, Monaco, and Luxembourg across Google Maps and the Maps API as detailed in this blog

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Marker covered by a custom overlay still receives mouseover

2011-05-07 Thread sgiddings
Ok, after further investigation, this does not happen with the standard infowindow. So, there would appear to be something being done by the standard infowindow which blocks the mouseover event getting to underlying markers. What is being done ? -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Google Maps API v3] can I dynamically update custom marker variables?

2011-05-07 Thread sgiddings
Hi Keith, If I am understanding you correctly, you are wanting to invent an extra variable and attach it to the javascript object which represents the marker. The answer to your question is yes. You can indeed dynamically create new variables on an existing javascript object and then

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Marker covered by a custom overlay still receives mouseover

2011-05-07 Thread sgiddings
Well !!! Considering the extensive interest that this subject has provoked, here is the solution to this problem (if anyone really cares). It is necessary to capture the following mouse events in the custom overlay info window - - mouseover - mousemove - mousedown - mouseup - click The capture

[Google Maps API v3] Re: marker delete

2011-05-07 Thread sgiddings
The javascript object is deleted by the normal javascript garbage collection when there are no more references to it. Therefore - marker.setMap(null); marker = null; -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google Maps JavaScript API v3 group. To post to

[Google Maps API v3] Re: marker delete

2011-05-07 Thread sgiddings
Yes, you are right and wrong. The api uses canvas objects (if available) to render markers, unless you specifically tell it not to via the optimised option. As you are limited to using the marker creation interface, you do not directly create any DOM elements. This is all handled for you

[Google Maps API v3] Marker covered by a custom overlay still receives mouseover

2011-05-05 Thread sgiddings
Here's my context - I have a custom information window implemented with a custom overlay (OverlayView). As usual, when the marker is clicked, the custom information window is displayed. At times, it will cover other markers. In addition, I have a custom tooltip on the marker which is triggered

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Marker covered by a custom overlay still receives mouseover

2011-05-05 Thread sgiddings
I omitted to mention that I put the custom overlay in the floatPane. -- 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-v3@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Markers do not follow map scaling when zooming

2011-04-26 Thread sgiddings
As per Rossko's suggestion, I have opened an enhancement issue : http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=3266 On Apr 25, 10:28 pm, Rossko ros...@culzean.clara.co.uk wrote: By this I mean that, when a map is zoomed in or out, the marker is scaled *first *and then the map

[Google Maps API v3] Enhancement request for the marker layer

2011-04-26 Thread sgiddings
I have just opened an enhancement issue for the marker layer - http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=3266 The main object is to disable marker zooming when rendered within canvas elements. This is because, when zooming out, markers are overly enlarged giving an ugly user

[Google Maps API v3] Markers do not follow map scaling when zooming

2011-04-25 Thread sgiddings
By this I mean that, when a map is zoomed in or out, the marker is scaled *first *and then the map is scaled. This leads to marks being overly scaled when zooming out with the mouse wheel and is rather ugly. Should this be considered as a bug ? Is there a workaround ? -- You received this

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Polygons not rendering

2011-04-14 Thread sgiddings
I have a similar problem. I use two methods to obtain a shape with a hole in it. The shape is either a donut or a polygon. The problem is perfectly demonstrated here - http://www.geocodezip.com/v3_polygon_example_donut.html As you can see, the inner circle is no longer empty. The same situation

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: Polygons not rendering

2011-04-14 Thread sgiddings
Thanks Andrew, Shame that google pushed out this change before announcing it. I saw the effect at least 2 days ago ! Simon -- 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 API v3] Re: Search engine (google in this case) optimisation

2011-04-09 Thread sgiddings
You raise an important point here Barry. However, I am not aiming for accessibility here (at least not at the moment). So, what can I do short of creating a parallel, non map, site containing all my data - which would rather defeat the purpose of what I have done upto now ? On Apr 9, 1:45 am,

[Google Maps API v3] Search engine (google in this case) optimisation

2011-04-08 Thread sgiddings
Can anyone give me some advice (or point me in the right direction) on how to get a map based site correctly indexed ? To be more clear : I am developing a map site which will only display poi information inside classic info-windows or custom info windows. At present, the only way to access the

[Google Maps API v3] Geocoding API and request limit

2011-03-25 Thread sgiddings
I could not find a group specific to this api, so I am posting my question here Within the documentation, it specifies that there is an enforced number of queries per 24 hours. Is this limit calculated by time - ie between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59 ? If so, within which time zone ? I would

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Geocoding API and request limit

2011-03-25 Thread sgiddings
In the case where I have to run my importation process a number of times, knowing when the 24 hour boundary is will help me to determine when I can run the import. As far as the terms are concerned 10.3 - permits me to store my poi reference data so that I do not need to geocode my +20k markers

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Geocoding API and request limit

2011-03-25 Thread sgiddings
Thanks Andrew, I somewhat expected this. On Mar 25, 11:41 am, Andrew Leach andrew.leac...@gmail.com wrote: On 25 March 2011 10:20, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: In the case where I have to run my importation process a number of times, knowing when the 24 hour boundary

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Re: Markers and zIndex

2011-03-21 Thread sgiddings
Hi Chris, Thanks for the clarification. One further - related - question : will dynamically changing the zIndex (via setZIndex) cause a redraw, visually raising or lowering the marker ? Simon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google Maps JavaScript

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Markers and zIndex

2011-03-19 Thread sgiddings
as expected! Definitely a bug -- zindex of draggable markers isn't behaving as expected when optimized is true (the new default). Gary On Mar 18, 6:21 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Chris, Ok, sample whipped up !http://www.pumaproductions.fr/google/markerzindex.htm

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Markers and zIndex

2011-03-18 Thread sgiddings
Hi Chris, Ok, sample whipped up ! http://www.pumaproductions.fr/google/markerzindex.htm From further tests, it would appear related to the use of the 'draggable' property. This leads me to the following question : would changing the draggable property dynamically (through setDraggable) affect

Re: [Google Maps API v3] Markers and zIndex

2011-03-17 Thread sgiddings
Hi Chris, Ok, I will need to knock up an example. Here is the scenario, 1. Insert a marker at a position specifying a zIndex of 1. 2. Once this marker has been drawn - important step - insert another marker slightly higher (ensuring overlap for validation). It is important that the second

[Google Maps API v3] Custom cursor over marker

2011-03-16 Thread sgiddings
I have seen that there is the property cursor within MarkerOptions. I need to display a magnifying glass over my marker image and thought that this would be the way to go. As the documentation only specifies « Mouse cursor to show on hover », I tried setting it to a cursor image file = didn't

[Google Maps API v3] Markers and zIndex

2011-03-16 Thread sgiddings
Since markers are now rendered via canvas, are requested zIndex values respected ? It is not my impression. -- 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 API v3] Re: 2011/3/2 - New Release

2011-03-11 Thread sgiddings
Andri, Your problem with animated gifs is due to the fact that the original image is no longer used. Instead it is drawn onto a canvas object - in your case the first frame of the animated gif. Should you still need to use an animated gif, you will need to create your own overlay object which

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Release version 3.2 (frozen) has been changed !

2011-03-07 Thread sgiddings
Wow, I wasn't expecting so many exchanges. From what I am seeing here, the only thing which is guaranteed with versioning, are the interfaces. The underlying code is not guaranteed - notably undocumented features which a number of us have relied on. On Mar 7, 12:12 am, Ben Appleton

[Google Maps API v3] Release version 3.2 (frozen) has been changed !

2011-03-06 Thread sgiddings
I had developed my code relying on the undocumented, but referenced, object pixelBounds for aligning my custom info overlay. After having requested that this be documented and fixed, it was removed in the version 3.4 release (despite the change request having been accepted). So, in order to be

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Release version 3.2 (frozen) has been changed !

2011-03-06 Thread sgiddings
I have no problem with that Larry. My problem is that the version 3.2 *has *been changed with code from the version 3.4. -- 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 API v3] Converting from a given pixel x/y value to LatLng on the server

2011-03-03 Thread sgiddings
Having taken the example page for Map Coordinates as a starting point - http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/examples/map-coordinates.html ... I tried to do a the conversion shown here in reverse. Obviously, I have some problems. Here is my pseudo code - 1. Convert pixels to

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Converting from a given pixel x/y value to LatLng on the server

2011-03-03 Thread sgiddings
Sorry, Just realised that the values given in my opening post were simply duplicated ... tried to go too quickly. Input values LatLng - pixels Latitude : 41.850033 Longitude : 87.6500522997 Zoom Level: 0 Pixel output : X : 65 Y : 95 Now conversion back to Lat/Lng Latitude :

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Converting from a given pixel x/y value to LatLng on the server

2011-03-03 Thread sgiddings
Sorry, Just realised that the values given in my opening post were simply duplicated ... tried to go too quickly. Input values LatLng - pixels Latitude : 41.850033 Longitude : -87.6500522997 Zoom Level: 0 Pixel output : X : 65 Y : 95 Now conversion back to Lat/Lng Latitude :

[Google Maps API v3] Seeking Server Side implementation advice

2011-02-27 Thread sgiddings
As there are a number of well experienced experts on this forum, who will only answer to questions here, I need to seek your learned advice. I have developed my map web site (offline, awaiting full data before going public) and have noticed that there are certain tasks performed on the server

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2011/2/22 - New Release

2011-02-23 Thread sgiddings
The implementation for issue 2860 is not acceptable. The issue was to have the pixelBounds object documented and its property names officially fixed. The object - pixelBounds - represents the pixel dimensions of an object. It is seen as being needed notably for markers where it provides dimension

[Google Maps API v3] Re: PHP generated Polygon

2011-02-20 Thread sgiddings
Hi Rossko, No, this is not what I am wanting to do. If you capture the server response when doing a directions request, for example, the returned json response holds entries like this : start_location: { lat: 47.7088700, lng: -2.6385000 }, Now, having looked through

[Google Maps API v3] Re: PHP generated Polygon

2011-02-20 Thread sgiddings
PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Rossko, No, this is not what I am wanting to do. If you capture the server response when doing a directions request, for example, the returned json response holds entries like this : start_location: { lat: 47.7088700, lng: -2.6385000

[Google Maps API v3] PHP generated Polygon

2011-02-19 Thread sgiddings
I am needing to be able to generate a polygon on my server and then pass it back to the client. Ok, I can create the series of latitude / longitude pairs which describe the polygon and then pass it back to the client in a JSON response. What I would really like to do, is to have this JSON

[Google Maps API v3] Re: PHP generated Polygon

2011-02-19 Thread sgiddings
Fernandeshttp://www.google.com/profiles/paulofernandesjrhttp://twitter.com/paulofernandesj +55 11 9797-5974 On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I am needing to be able to generate a polygon on my server and then pass it back to the client. Ok, I can create

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Save a dragged directionsResult (route)

2011-02-16 Thread sgiddings
There is an open Issue for this requesting that the via_waypoint array be documented and stay in place officially. http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=2746 Feel free to add a comment and 'start' it to attempt to get it taken into account by our google friends. On Feb 15,

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Server side marker clustering

2011-02-14 Thread sgiddings
Thank you Esa, I had also seen these two sites, yet the first is for static maps and uses kml files, while the second is also for static maps. I had hoped for something which could correctly handle requests within a dynamic site. On Feb 13, 7:35 pm, Esa esa.ilm...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Server side marker clustering

2011-02-14 Thread sgiddings
Thank you Esa, I had also seen these two sites, yet the first is for static maps and uses kml files, while the second is also for static maps. I had hoped for something which could correctly handle requests within a dynamic site. On Feb 13, 7:35 pm, Esa esa.ilm...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Server side marker clustering

2011-02-14 Thread sgiddings
On Feb 14, 10:33 am, Chris Broadfoot c...@google.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for this. However they are using client-side clustering, which I need to avoid. They are not. The clusters are determined on the server, sent back via

[Google Maps API v3] Server side marker clustering

2011-02-13 Thread sgiddings
I have searched through this forum and have not found a satisfactory answer. Does there exist an article or tutorial explaining how to implement server side clustering, including handling zoom level changes ? I really am looking for clustering and not KML layer generation. Simon -- You

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Custom overlay and Closure Compiler

2011-02-10 Thread sgiddings
-maps-utility-library-v3.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/ On Feb 9, 10:49 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I have built a custom overlay which works. I am now wanting to pass all my script through the Closure Compiler. Having seen a discussion in the CC group with Chad Killingsworth, I

[Google Maps API v3] Custom overlay and Closure Compiler

2011-02-09 Thread sgiddings
I have built a custom overlay which works. I am now wanting to pass all my script through the Closure Compiler. Having seen a discussion in the CC group with Chad Killingsworth, I was wondering if there were any step by step instructions on how to correctly prepare the overlay script (perhaps

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Externs file for use with Closure-Compiler

2011-02-06 Thread sgiddings
...http://closure-compiler.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/contrib/externs/maps... Thanks -- Luke On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 6:47 AM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have the correct address for the externs file for use with google's closure compiler ? The addresses given

[Google Maps API v3] Externs file for use with Closure-Compiler

2011-02-05 Thread sgiddings
Does anyone have the correct address for the externs file for use with google's closure compiler ? The addresses given in the announcement by Chad and Luke are nolonger valid (http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3/ browse_thread/thread/be037b22a148af0b/f4e587c6440847a9) -- You

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Problem with IE v8 and Marker.getZIndex

2011-02-01 Thread sgiddings
For Paulo - It is obvious that you have not taken the time to correctly understand my post. I indicate two aspects - the site is still in DEV, therefore not visible, so no demo ! Secondly, the information given was sufficiently detailed and clear permitting Rossko to give a very pertinent reply.

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Problem with IE v8 and Marker.getZIndex

2011-02-01 Thread sgiddings
? Is there a correct means to be able to access the div DOM element to query for this value within the attributes property ? On Feb 1, 10:15 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: For Paulo - It is obvious that you have not taken the time to correctly understand my post. I indicate two aspects - the site

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Problem with IE v8 and Marker.getZIndex

2011-02-01 Thread sgiddings
that you set, which is undefined in this case. This behavior is consistent between browsers. Why do you mention IE in the title of your post? You will find this group much more helpful if you post a link to a site that replicates the issue. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM, sgiddings

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Problem with IE v8 and Marker.getZIndex

2011-02-01 Thread sgiddings
: Right; if you want to robustly control the placement of your markers you should specify a zIndex for each. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 1:04 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I mention this because, in Firefox, I can access the z-index correctly through getZIndex and thus place my flag

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Problem with IE v8 and Marker.getZIndex

2011-02-01 Thread sgiddings
One last little note (gripe) - the documentation really needs to be updated to reflect the rules exposed here ! On Feb 1, 1:27 pm, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Ben, After some more tests, the behaviour in Firefox should be defined as undefined. I have tried assigning

[Google Maps API v3] API and Opera

2011-01-24 Thread sgiddings
Is the API officially supported within Opera ? I have noticed that the mouse wheel zooming works inversly - that is - scroll up normally for zooming in will zoom out in opera, etc. Is there a behaviour particularities within specific browsers ? -- You received this message because you are

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Javascript error when dragging alternative route

2011-01-21 Thread sgiddings
accessible to users without charge) On Jan 18, 5:23 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I have discovered a bug related to the dragging of a DirectionsRenderer rendered route and have consequently opened a bug report -http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=2995

[Google Maps API v3] provideRouteAlternatives limited to a max of 3 ?

2011-01-21 Thread sgiddings
Can anyone confirm if a DirectionsRequest with provideRouteAlternatives set to true is limited to returning a maximum of only 3 routes ? -- 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 API v3] Javascript error when dragging alternative route

2011-01-18 Thread sgiddings
I have discovered a bug related to the dragging of a DirectionsRenderer rendered route and have consequently opened a bug report - http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=2995 I have provided the users of my (non-public) web site, the option of asking for alternative routes

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/11/29: New Release

2010-11-29 Thread sgiddings
Hi Luke, You state that the issue 2465 relates to accessing the size property of a MarkerImage object, I think you referenced the wrong issue (at least when clicking on the link, it does not display this). Simon On Nov 29, 8:11 am, Gary Little g...@luxcentral.com wrote: I noticed a couple of

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/11/29: New Release

2010-11-29 Thread sgiddings
Hi Luke, You state that the issue 2465 relates to accessing the size property of a MarkerImage object, I think you referenced the wrong issue (at least when clicking on the link, it does not display this). Simon On Nov 29, 8:11 am, Gary Little g...@luxcentral.com wrote: I noticed a couple of

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/11/29: New Release

2010-11-29 Thread sgiddings
. This is where my enhancement request comes in for officialising the pixelBounds object - - http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=2860 This request will provide the much needed dimensions at all times. Can this be boosted up the to-do list ? Simon On Nov 29, 9:59 am, sgiddings

[Google Maps API v3] Re: 2010/11/29: New Release

2010-11-29 Thread sgiddings
marker = new google.maps.Marker({map: map, position: map.getCenter(), icon: markerImage}); google.maps.event.addListener(marker, 'click', function() {   alert(marker.getIcon().size); }); Will that work for you? Thanks, Susannah On Nov 29, 8:09 pm, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote

[Google Maps API v3] Request for some advice

2010-11-25 Thread sgiddings
For all of us that are building dynamic commercial sites with this API, our added value and income generator is our database of locations. When we have over 20 000 locations correctly geo-located with commercial contracts behind the majority of them, protection of our data is an issue. Could

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Highlight country on google maps

2010-11-22 Thread sgiddings
I indeed looked at the site diva-gis. However, at least as France was concerned, the data was far from being accurate enough. On Nov 21, 7:16 pm, geocode...@gmail.com geocode...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 21, 12:51 pm, Victor Angelier vangel...@diamond4it.nl wrote: No thanks, that isn't helping

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Get size of icon

2010-11-20 Thread sgiddings
You are quite right, the pixelBounds object is the one you want. However, even though it is mentioned in the documentation, it is not documented and the objects property names are not fixed. I have opened an issue to try to get this documented. If you add a comment, the google maps team might

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Get size of icon

2010-11-20 Thread sgiddings
You are quite right, the pixelBounds object is the one you want. However, even though it is mentioned in the documentation, it is not documented and the objects property names are not fixed. I have opened an issue to try to get this documented. If you add a comment, the google maps team might

[Google Maps API v3] Re: pixelBounds object

2010-11-15 Thread sgiddings
Thanks Rossko for your advice. Here is the enhancement request - issue nº 2860 http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=2860 On Nov 10, 10:11 am, Rossko ros...@culzean.clara.co.uk wrote: Have you had an answer from the team yet ? Have you logged a formal enhancement

[Google Maps API v3] Re: pixelBounds object

2010-11-09 Thread sgiddings
 am, Luke Mahé lu...@google.com wrote: I'll have a talk with the team about this. -- Luke On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Would it be possible to open up this object in the official API to fix its property names ? It would appear that quite a few

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Custom rendering of Directions results

2010-11-08 Thread sgiddings
Hi Larry, No, I am only working with driving directions. Simon On Nov 8, 2:03 pm, geocode...@gmail.com geocode...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 8, 12:50 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I am implementing a custom rendering of Directions results instructions. However, I have seen

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Custom rendering of Directions results

2010-11-08 Thread sgiddings
. Simon On Nov 8, 3:59 pm, geocode...@gmail.com geocode...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 8, 6:56 am, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Larry, No, I am only working with driving directions. If you try them, you may see an example of the warning messages...   -- Larry Simon

[Google Maps API v3] DirectionsLeg - via_waypoint array

2010-11-01 Thread sgiddings
With the advent of draggable routes in V3, I was trying to see where or if the information concerning the dragged point was stored. After looking at the resulting directions object held within the DirectionsService object, where I saw a via_waypoint array holding the required information. My

[Google Maps API v3] pixelBounds object

2010-10-13 Thread sgiddings
Would it be possible to open up this object in the official API to fix its property names ? It would appear that quite a few people would find it useful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google Maps JavaScript API v3 group. To post to this group, send

[Google Maps API v3] Custom infowindow example

2010-10-11 Thread sgiddings
I have been looking at this example and am confused over an undocumented function. On the first line of the object creation function there is this line : google.maps.OverlayView.call(this); Can anyone explain where this call(...) function comes from ? What is it doing ? Are we supposed to use it

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Zoom levels

2010-10-04 Thread sgiddings
Thanks for that clarification. In fact my question came about because I was trying to display only a given bounds. However, I realised that the calculation carried out behind the scenes was to find the nearest zoom level which would encompass the specified LatLngBounds. On Oct 4, 12:10 pm,

[Google Maps API v3] Zoom levels

2010-10-04 Thread sgiddings
Are the zoom levels documented somewhere ? My tests show that they are independent of the viewport (div) size. Since I need to implement automatic zooming and de-zooming, this kind of information is essential. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google

[Google Maps API v3] geocoding returning only one result instead of multiple

2010-09-30 Thread sgiddings
I am building a site in France and need to display the geocoding possibilities for a given search. Since yesterday, searches which should give multiple results are only returning one. For example: - when geocoding maison blanche, I get only one result instead of at least 5 (as shown in the public

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Where to report a problem with satellite imagery alignment

2010-09-29 Thread sgiddings
, sgiddings mr.s.giddi...@gmail.com wrote: I have followed the help pages on the public map site (maps.google.com) where it tells me where to find the report a problem link.  However, the link is either consistently grayed out, or does not exist in the location described. Can anyone direct me

[Google Maps API v3] Re: Sliding side panel

2010-09-23 Thread sgiddings
Thanks Ralph, this was exactly what I was looking for ! On Sep 23, 3:23 pm, Nathan Raley nlrale...@gmail.com wrote: According to the example he posted above js and css coupled with some tricks to handle the map's center among a few other caveats that are all included in the example linked

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