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Google Maps is probably the most popular mapping and routing website on the internet. Although RouteXL uses [[Algorithm|OpenStreetMap]] to optimize routes, it still works with Google Maps in various ways.
== Finding addresses ==
Generally Google Maps is the best service for finding your addresses on the map. As it's also the most expensive service, it's only available for our [[Upgrades|premium users]]. To select Google for your addresses, set ''[[Options]] > Geocoding > Preferred > Google Maps''
== Export route to Google Maps ==
To export a route you have created in RouteXL to Google Maps use the [[Download]] button and choose "Google Maps".
* RouteXL will create an URL that will holds the coordinates of your stops and open that in a new window. Coordinates are used to match the route in RouteXL better.
* This method will only work with a small number of stops. Unfortunately the number of characters in the URL is limited and Google Maps is known to limit the number of stops it accepts. Unfortuantely we have no control over this.
== Import route in Google Maps ==
Google My Maps is a special service that you can use to create your own custom maps. It can import files with locations that you create in RouteXL.
# [[Download]] your route as KML file
# Go to [https://www.google.com/maps/d Google My Maps]
# Create a new map
# Import the KML file
This method will allow you to import many stops. It also allows to add multiple routes in one map (overlays). You can format marker and line styles to your needs.
== Navigate stops with Google Maps ==
Instead exporting the whole route, you can navigate to each stop individually:
# Set ''[[Options]] > Routing > Navigate with > Google Maps''
# Open the [[Fulfillment]] dialog
# Navigate each stop and tick them off
This method will work with many stops, is able to keep timestamps for each address, and allows you to replan on the road.
== Finding addresses ==
Generally Google Maps is the best service for finding your addresses on the map. As it's also the most expensive service, it's only available for our [[Upgrades|premium users]]. To select Google for your addresses, set ''[[Options]] > Geocoding > Preferred > Google Maps''
== Export route to Google Maps ==
To export a route you have created in RouteXL to Google Maps use the [[Download]] button and choose "Google Maps".
* RouteXL will create an URL that will holds the coordinates of your stops and open that in a new window. Coordinates are used to match the route in RouteXL better.
* This method will only work with a small number of stops. Unfortunately the number of characters in the URL is limited and Google Maps is known to limit the number of stops it accepts. Unfortuantely we have no control over this.
== Import route in Google Maps ==
Google My Maps is a special service that you can use to create your own custom maps. It can import files with locations that you create in RouteXL.
# [[Download]] your route as KML file
# Go to [https://www.google.com/maps/d Google My Maps]
# Create a new map
# Import the KML file
This method will allow you to import many stops. It also allows to add multiple routes in one map (overlays). You can format marker and line styles to your needs.
== Navigate stops with Google Maps ==
Instead exporting the whole route, you can navigate to each stop individually:
# Set ''[[Options]] > Routing > Navigate with > Google Maps''
# Open the [[Fulfillment]] dialog
# Navigate each stop and tick them off
This method will work with many stops, is able to keep timestamps for each address, and allows you to replan on the road.
