Capturing Map Coordinates Into FileMaker

Written by Duncan Baker on 08 September 2015.

Using Google Maps Javascript API v3

Google has a variety of APIs for its Maps, allowing developers to access, integrate and query map data. Some time back, a client needed the ability to click on a map and capture the selected coordinates into their database, so we started our map quest using the Google Maps Javascript API v3. Since then we've had a number of enquiries as to how this was accomplished and, as a result, we've put together a demo file.

Update: Capturing Map Coordinates Into FileMaker

Written by Duncan Baker on 12 September 2015.

Dropping a Marker When the Map Loads

Following up from our previous post, a reader asked if it was possible to have the marker show automatically when the map loads, if there were coordinates previously selected. Depending how Google Maps is being used in a solution, this is a perfectly reasonable expectation of functionality. So, we decided to add this to the file and post an update. There was, however, one annoying little issue...

Capturing Map Coordinates In FileMaker WebDirect

Written by Duncan Baker on 07 November 2016.

Utilizing the FileMaker PHP API

In previous posts, we detailed a technique to capture the coordinates from a Google map and place these into a record in FileMaker. This is certainly a great way to have your users interact with maps, as long as they are using the FileMaker Pro client. If the solution deploys FileMaker WebDirect, the technique does not work. But we have a way that does and after a number of enquiries about how we did it, we’re finally getting around to documenting this and sharing with others...