Articles and Tutorials

In-depth articles and tutorials on using SmartFIND technologies.

Point of Interest (POI) Web Service - Version 2 API Documentation

The SmartFIND Point Of Interest (POI) web service (V2) allows you to search for streets, businesses, and geographical features near a specified location. Proximity and category searches are also supported.
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Getting Started with the Maps API Version 2

This document is a guide to using the Maps Javascript API to add rich, interactive maps to your web applications. The API exposes a set of Javascript objects for the creation of maps and map features, and supporting classes for data loading and event management. Familiarity with the Javascript language, especially its object-oriented features will be helpful in working with the API.
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SmartFIND Maps API Version 2 Upgrade Guide

If your web application was developed using Version 1 of the SmartFIND Maps API follow the instructions in this document to upgrade to Version 2.
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Creating Custom Map Controls (Maps API V2)

Version 2 of the Maps API introduces a base map control class GSControl which can be subclassed to create your own custom map controls. This example shows how the built-in text-based zoom control GSTextZoomControl is constructed.
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Getting Started with the Maps API Version 1

This document is a guide to using the Maps Javascript API to add rich, interactive maps to your web applications. The API exposes a set of Javascript objects for the creation of maps and map features, and supporting classes for data loading and event management. Familiarity with the Javascript language, especially its object-oriented features will be helpful in working with the API.
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SmartFIND Vector Graphics API (Beta)

Dynamically add polygon and line features to SmartFIND maps with the SmartFIND Vector Graphics API.
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Using the Point Of Interest (POI) Web Service with the Maps API

Discovering information about the resources around you is made simple using the SmartFIND Point Of Interest (POI) web service with the Maps API. This HOWTO will take you through the steps of providing a proximity search web application using these services.
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Reverse Geocoding Web Service

The Reverse Geocoding Web Service allows users to find nearest-neighbour address points.
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Directions Web Service API Documentation

The Directions Web Service allows developers to display driving instructions and images of routes on a map.
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Point of Interest (POI) Web Service API Documentation

The SmartFIND Point of Interest web service allows you to search for streets, businesses, and geographical features near a specified location. Proximity and category searches are also supported.
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