Android Question Need help with my attempt at Google Maps "hello world".

[Emmy]

I am trying this example, i have followed all the steps successfully, except that when i am compiling the code i get the error:

Parsing code. Error
Error parsing program.
Error description: Unknown type: mapfragment
Are you missing a library reference?
Occurred on line: 10
Dim mFragment As MapFragment

I am using b4a 4.0, I cant find how to fix this error. help?

 

[eurojam]

Hi Emmy,
that sounds like you didn't activate the GoogleMaps Library in the referenced Library window on the right side of the IDE (see screenshot attached)

stefan

 

[Emmy]

Hello Stefan, thanks, I dont have that reference on the left of my IDE, i already copied google-play-services.jar to my library folder but it doesnt display there.

What else can i try?

 

[eurojam]

You have to copy also the b4a google map lib to the lib directory: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/attachments/googlemaps-zip.16291/

 

[Emmy]

Thanks guys, sorry if my questions are too known, i havent had much time to test the features.
However i get the white map. I have checked the SHA1, correct, Package name, correct, API gey, generated correctly, pasted correctly in the manifest editor... checked the Google maps in the libs... maybe i copied the wrong google apy jar?

Maybe my error is in step 4: - Under "Simple API Access" you should select "Key for Android apps (with certificates".

I cannot follow this step because i dont see the option, My version is in spanish and i dont know what it translates exactly to or where is it or where should i look for it.

 

[Emmy]

Disregard, it started working when i created a new client ID. I believe the tutorial will need to be updated.
Thanks for the replies! I will play with it now.