Integration between Google Maps and FlexSim, possible?

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Paúl Alejandro R asked Jul 10 2017 at 10:44 PM Anand S commented Jul 14 2017 at 5:23 PM

Integration between Google Maps and FlexSim, possible?

Is it possible to integrate Google Maps with FlexSim?

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Answer 1 · 2017-07-11T17:06:53Z

Ben Wilson answered Jul 11 2017 at 5:06 PM Anand S commented Jul 14 2017 at 5:23 PM

Hi @Paúl Alejandro R,

There is no direct integration built into FlexSim to natively interface with Google Maps. However, using FlexSim's abilities to communicate across HTTP, or using FlexSim's built in WebKit browser, you would be able to accomplish the kinds of things you're asking about. The catch is that you need to be fairly familiar both with FlexSim and with web programming (Javascript, specifically) in order to meet your needs.

Here are some Answers links to help you get started:

As you start to create your solution, come back to Answers and ask a new question if/when you get to the point that you have a specific question. Good luck!

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Mischa Spelt commented · Jul 13 2017 at 8:12 AM

To be honest I see a lot of value for many, many projects here. Perhaps if you guys ever have a Google-style "Friday afternoon is for fun projects" thing someone'd like to pick this up - I for one would love to see the (beta) of the GoogleMaps module in FS 18.0 :-)

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Paúl Alejandro R commented · Jul 11 2017 at 5:23 PM

Thanks for the information.

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Anand S commented · Jul 14 2017 at 9:57 AM

I second @Mischa Spelt. There are many scenarios. For e.g. models can get realtime traffic/congestion data from google maps (based on the time to reach destination) and help pick the right route etc. Please keep the group posted in case of any updates.

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