Sending location data to Google My Maps for custom map creation/update

[Stefan_Stoyanov]

I recently managed to create a manual workflow which takes multiple locations and then generates an KML file. Then import it into Google My Maps. This creates a map with custom tag visualization which I use to then build manually directions and routes like the one below:

As far as I read Google My Maps has no public API. Google Maps API is used by many packs and I tested them all but none of them achieves even anything close to routing or multiple colored pin locations.

I am not a developer and far from being experienced with Coda Packs. So, I call for help from the more experienced users to help me answer: Is there a way to achieve the same result but without manual KML creation and import?

Massive thanks in advance

[Bill_French]

Are you wed to Google Maps for this project?

[Stefan_Stoyanov]

Hi Bill, Not really. Google maps is just the thing that most people on-field already have in their pockets but… I can explore other options too.

[Bill_French]

@Stefan_Stoyanov

other options

I would use MapBox because it has no restrictions or engineering ceilings.

@Stefan_Stoyanov

Is there a way to achieve the same result but without manual KML creation and import?

Yes. Example…

A Pack, Some JSON, Firebase, and Mapbox

Unlike many platforms, I’m often amazed at the progress I can make with relatively complicated integrations. As you look at these images, bear in mind that 100% of the data and content is managed in Coda tables. The objective for this latest Coda project was to capture a bunch of location data for an analytics project at Stream It, organize it through collaboration with a partner, and then present it in an easy-to-navigate map. The tools for this include: Coda (of course) A lot of location da…

[Stefan_Stoyanov]

Hi Bill,
I’ve seen your case several times before and explored the option of using Mapbox. The limitation is with the user usage of Mapbox. Thanks for the suggestion.