Java Development

[KaushalPanjwani]

Hello Everybody,

I am working on a BlackBerry application where we need to show multiple pin point markers on Google Maps, with custom values in the marker description. I have searched the forums for the same and what I understand as of now is that there isn't much support for Google Maps with BlackBerry APIs and the only way to get the Google Maps is the hack mentioned here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/developer-forum/143263-heres-how-start-google-maps-landmark.html

But the post seem to be really old, has things changed since then?
To enlist we want following features:

- Multiple Pin Point Markers simultaneously
- Custom Labels for these markers (Links to start new java events, address)
- Directions
- Zoom Feature
- Pan Feature

Also is it possible that our application automatically downloads Google Maps if they are already not installed?

I consider Google Static Map APIs as well, but as the name suggest they are static and we need zoom/pan feature. Any clues on getting this dynamic?

Is BB Maps the way forward for us? Please throw in ideas.

Thanks in advance!

[simon_hain]

as google is in no way related to rim, how could rim possibly offer an API for google maps?
you can ask google about public interfaces.

[KaushalPanjwani]

Thanks Simon, could you then please suggest me if BB Maps would support all the feature mentioned.

[BBDeveloper]

Link to the GPS developer Doc.

http://docs.blackberry.com/en/developers/deliverables/8105/BlackBerry_Java_Development_Environment-4...

[KaushalPanjwani]

I managed to get Google Maps with multiple markers using KML file, but I get that on running it from a browser.

How can I simulate a browser type behaviour from my application. Some where I read we can do this by extending HTTPConnection class and then invoking BrowserField. I do not see BrowserField as any API in JDE, though I see browser.field Package.

 Please note that my url downloads a KML file and BB browser initiates Google Maps I want to replicate this behavious from an app.

Any ponters? 

[jenoo]

Hi Kaushal,

i am also working on google map for BB. loading Kml file is working fine for Blackberry Simulators ,not from actual Blackberry handset,

i am using 9000 bold. Any idea

Thanks 

[KaushalPanjwani]

Jenoo, 

I have yet not reached the stage when I am testing my app on real phone, we are still developing on simulator. Sorry can't help you much.

But please keep me posted if you resolve the issue. Thanks

[shashankkushwah]

Hi Kaushal,

can you describe me how you been able to mark multiple points on the google map?

Thanks

Shashank

[rodrifox]

If you want to use web behavior with BrowserField maybe you should use the 5.0 api, from the beta releases. There you've BrowserField class within "field2" package, with a lot of new features.

Just curious, are you using the Google Maps API V3? Or just static maps? I've Google static maps working fine on the embedded browserfield but I couldn't make the new Google api works.

Thanks...

[avi_yach]

Hi all, any latest update for the questions asked by KaushalPanjwani?Can you guys provide some links for marking multiple markers or how to use kml files with BB?