[AccessD] Access and Google maps

[David Emerson]

Does anyone have any experience with telecom networks and mapping them
visually.  I am talking with a potential new client who wants to store all
the network items in a database and then portray them graphically.  Am I
pushing Access too far for this?

David

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Thanks Jim,

Do you have any good pointers to code which interacts with the drop pins,
customizes the icon etc?

Regards

David

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<<
I have read that an Access web control will allow this to be done.  Is this
the best way?
>>

 It's the only way.

 And yes, you can interact with the map, drop pins, allow them to double
click on a point, etc.   But really, with the current web browser control,
it's clunky.  Also when using the browser control, you need to override the
emulation mode in the registry.   By default, it's IE7.  You can push it up
to 11, but IE is now out of date.   Many sites will not longer allow for it.

 Microsoft is working on a replacement though.   Not sure when it will be
released, but I believe it will be soon.

Jim.

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From: AccessD On Behalf Of David Emerson
Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 3:27 PM
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Subject: [AccessD] Access and Google maps

Hi Listers,

I have a client that wants to have a google map in their Access
application.  I have seen the google developer’s site with general
information.

I have read that an Access web control will allow this to be done.  Is this
the best way?

On the map they want to have icons representing different items (eg
locations of manholes, Receiver towers, Control Boxes).  Can customised
icons be used?

Does anyone know if it is possible to click on an icon and have other code
run (eg pop up boxes with extra information)?

Regards

David Emerson
Dalyn Software Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand