Android Question What do I need?

[Colin Evans]

Hi, I just want to create a small program to use Google directions, basically, say I want to record the position where I've parked my car and then later I want directions back to the car from my current location, I'm getting on a bit and some visits to towns and city's I get lost and spend more time trying to find where I've parked than is necessary
Could anyone explain what I'd need to use to get the directions from a to b.

Many thanks, if there are any examples of this I can't find them, cheers

 

[William Lancee]

Google Maps, Price: Free

Google Maps can do a lot of things. That’s what makes it one of the better car tracking apps. An update in 2017 gave you the ability to save where your car was on the map. You then use Maps to find your way back to your car. It has a lot of other features as well. You know most of them. It’ll give you step-by-step directions, show various transit information, and you can even re-route your commute to avoid obstacles like traffic or construction. It’s a one of a kind app. Those who use this app already should just keep using it for keeping track of where your car is. Download it from Google Play

 

[Colin Evans]

Thanks William, I do use Google Maps, it was just a programming exercise just to keep the old grey cells active, for my personal use

 

[AnandGupta]

As said it is lots of work like g map.
Start by using g map tutorials first and then step forward.

Put your queries when you 'can not find your car' We sure will help.

Regards

Anand

 

[Colin Evans]

Hi, I've had a play with Geolocation, Google Maps and Google Directions, some I could understand and others I found too difficult, I'm still amazed how easy and difficult B4A and B4J are, they make amazing results quick and easy(ish), and I continue to learn every day.

I attach a small program, which is complete enough for me to use, you will need to enter your Google Maps API Key in the manifest and you also need to have Google Maps installed on your phone for the program to fully work,

It basically shows where you are when you load the program, so in my case, I save the location of where I've parked my car and when I wish to return to the car, I simply get directions to the saved location.

It's not much of a program and I'm sure others could do a lot better but thought I'd upload it in case it's of use to someone else starting out in the wonderful world of B4A / J

Thanks a lot to all who have contributed to myself and others over the years, your expert advice is always welcome, cheers Colin