[TriLUG] Web based maps project

[Brian Bell]

I am working on a project exactly like this right now - I am using Google
Maps API.

The new API offers the ability to place poly lines on the map. You just
enter a series of line endpoints and it connects the dots.  I have not been
able to get it to "fill" the area with a color overlay (at say, 30% opacity)
to  differentiate one service area from an adjoining area.

But - for what I've done so far, it seems to be doing well.  I am also using
a PHP class that wraps everything from the API.  Pretty slick
http://www.phpinsider.com/php/code/GoogleMapAPI/

Good luck,
Brian



On 12/27/06, Ben Pitzer <bpitzer at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sounds like an interesting job to do with the Google maps APIs.  They
> recently added the 'encoded polylines' functions, so that is probably what
> you're looking for:
> http://www.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/#Encoded_Polylines
>
> Not something that up my alley, exactly, but I'm sure you could find
> somebody who is interested in doing this.  Plus, you don't have to keep
> the
> maps up to date yourself, and you can take advantage of the other Google
> features.  Not sure what the cost implications may be, if any, though.
>
> -Ben Pitzer
>
>
> On 12/26/06, Ron Joffe <rjoffe at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hey folks,
> >
> > I have a standalone project with the following requirements:
> >
> > 1. On a web page provide a map with:
> >   a. Polygon delineating a company's service territory
> >   b. Icons with:
> >     i. Graphical location
> >     ii. Pop up window with a few text details
> > 2. Refresh page on a regular basis (~5 minutes) with pushed data for
> icon
> > positions from secondary server.
> > 3. Architecture must support as wide a range of web servers as possible
> > (apache,IIS,etc)
> >
> > Anyone out there have the capabilities, time, and willingness to
> undertake
> > the
> > project?
> >
> > Please send me a note directly.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ron
> >
> >
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