[Resolved] Mapping

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[ericW-8]

We specialize in land purchases that require latitude and longitude rather than a physical address. How can I adapt my Google Map API to collect this information?
Alternately, how can I place an embed from a map service?

[Yvette Oliveau]

Hello

Is is possible to use this form of value in the Address Field provided in the Toolset Maps: {lat,long} In this case, the field value will be stored as a pair – {latitude,longitude}.

This is essentially what happens when an "address" is entered by clicking on a location in the map.
More here: https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/display-on-google-maps/#map-address-fields

Would this not meet your objectives?

[ericW-8]

The latitude, longitude option appears to be for a user entry field rather than a back-end address field. I've attempted to use it but it requires an https and I'm on a test site for building my content.

[Yvette Oliveau]

Well, the value is still stored as a string in the database, but the backed still interprets it as a long/lat.
(see images).

I am not clear why this would not be sufficient to collect/store the location of the parcel.
But, I believe this is the only field option we offer.

[ericW-8]

Thank you for your detailed help!
I guess I'm stuck on how to create the view you created.
Which type of field did you use to get the latitude/longitude coordinates?
Thanks again.

[Yvette Oliveau]

Hello

This is the "Address" field available when you create a Custom Field group. (see image).