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Google Maps Into QlikView v0 1

The document provides an overview of using Google Maps in QlikView to visualize business data geographically, utilizing the Google Geocoding Web Service and Static Maps API V2 for integration. It details the functionalities, usage limits, and processes for implementing these APIs, including creating a reusable QVD for countries' geolocation data. Additionally, it outlines the steps to obtain and manage API keys for accessing the services.

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Google Maps Into QlikView v0 1

The document provides an overview of using Google Maps in QlikView to visualize business data geographically, utilizing the Google Geocoding Web Service and Static Maps API V2 for integration. It details the functionalities, usage limits, and processes for implementing these APIs, including creating a reusable QVD for countries' geolocation data. Additionally, it outlines the steps to obtain and manage API keys for accessing the services.

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Overview

• Google maps in QlikView are used to represent business data on a Google


map.

• This is generally used to show how the business is doing in different


geographies (countries, states, cities etc..) on a map.

• It also allows users to select a particular portion of the graph and drill down
into that area.

• Google provides standard API’s for customers which allows Google maps to
be integrated as part of their applications.

• We use two of the many API’s provided by Google for this integration
− Google Geocoding Web Service

− Static Maps API V2

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Geocoding Web Service
• The Google Geocoding API provides a direct way to access a geocoder via an
HTTP request.

• Use of the Google Geocoding API is subject to a query limit of 2,500


geolocation requests per day (User of Google Maps API for Business may
perform up to 100,000 requests per day.)

• The output of this web service call will be in XML format

• For further details please refer


https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geocoding/

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Static Maps API V2
• The Google Static Maps API lets you embed a Google Maps image on your web page without
requiring JavaScript or any dynamic page loading. The Google Static Map service creates your
map based on URL parameters sent through a standard HTTP request and returns the map as
an image you can display on your web page.
• The Static Maps API uses an API key to identify your application. API keys are managed
through the Google APIs console.
• To activate the Static Maps API and create your key:
− Visit the APIs console at https://code.google.com/apis/console and log in with your
Google Account.
− Click the Services link from the left-hand menu, then activate the Static Maps API
service.
− Once the service has been activated, your API key is available from the API Access
page, in the Simple API Access section. Static Maps API applications use the Key for
browser apps.
• The Google Static Maps API has usage limits of 25 000 free static map requests per application
per day.
• If required additional quota is purchased through the API Console and requires the use of an
API key.
• If a user exceeds these limits, the server will return an HTTP 403 status and display the below
image to indicate that the quota has been exceeded

• For additional information please refer this URL


https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/staticmaps/
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Process to be followed
• Use the Geocoding API and create a QVD for all the countries with their
Latitude and Longitude. This is a reusable QVD refreshed every day.

• Use a scatter chart object with-in QlikView to represent the Google Map.

• Use Static Maps API V2 call in this scatter chart object

• The Google credentials which are required to generate the API Key are
− User Id: <<xxxxx>>
− Password: <<xxxx>>
− API Key: <<xxxx>>

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