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 Google Maps API Key 

Abstract 

In July 2018 Google Inc. changed their licensing policy for the Google Maps platform. In this document we explain what this means for CadnaA users and how to obtain a Google Maps API key from Google to allow them to download more bitmap tiles than what can be offered by DataKustik. 

What is the Google Maps API? 

When you go to maps.google.com using your favorite web browser you will see what is referred to as the “dynamic map”. Here you can search for locations, query routing information, watch the world using Street View and much more. The use of this service is free of charge if used it on your PC or phone. 

However, if you want to access this service programmatically using the API (“Application Programming Interface”) like CadnaA does, you will need a license key to connect to the service. DataKustik provides this key for you in the background, which allows users of CadnaA 2018 or later to select the bounds of what you want to import using the built in CadnaA browser. 

Simply enter your API key in the menu option below.

Obtaining a Google Maps API key 

To obtain an API key, you will need the following: 

1. An active internet connection 

2. A Google account (gmail.com Address) 

3. A valid credit card (nothing will be charged, see below) 

Considerations

Google Earth 7 does not work with CadnaA, as Google do not offer an API for this version to link to external software. Version 6 of Google Earth (which did work) is being removed by Google as of 31st October 2018. All users will need to use Google maps in the future.

Summary : CadnaA 2018: use Google Maps and API key as described CadnaA 2019: use WMS or Google Maps and API key if there are no tiles left CadnaA 2017 or earlier: unfortunately no satellite images available anymore via Google. To do so you would need to upgrade your CadnaA version.

If you have maintenance agreement we recommend you update your software now to version 2019.

As an alternative to using Google Earth we have put together a tutorial on how to use openstreetmaps which can be seen here.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but these Google matters are out of our hands. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.