MapTP AJAX API 2 FAQs

General

What is the free MapTP AJAX API?

The free MapTP AJAX API allows you to create sophisticated mapping applications based on the unique mapping technology of MapTP. The free MapTP AJAX API can be used free of charge on a public, non-password-protected, freely accessible, commercial or non commercial website in the internet.

Can I use the Free MapTP AJAX API free of charge on my website?

Yes, as long as your website is a public, non-password-protected, freely accessible, commercial or non commercial website in the Internet, you can use the Free MapTP AJAX API free of charge. Please check the Terms of Use for further details.

Can I use the Free MapTP AJAX API on a website or within a software application which is not included in the permitted use?

No, the Free MapTP AJAX API cannot be used on other websites or in software applications which are not covered by the permitted use (please check the Terms of Use).

Which developing skills do I need to use the Free MapTP AJAX API?

The Free MapTP AJAX API can be accessed by simple JavaScript programming. No server-side programming language or scripting language is necessary. Please refer to the introduction and tutorials for further details and examples.

I do have a problem, where do I get support?

You are obviously reading the FAQs which is always a good first source of support. Furthermore, please check the online manual for further help. You can also browse through our developer forum to see if somebody had similar problems or you can start a discussion about a new topic.
Moreover, you can check the tutorial How to debug the MapTP AJAX API for information on how to enhance your MapTP Ajax API development process using different tools and classes.

Features and Functionalities

Which browsers are supported by the Free MapTP AJAX API?

Please refer to the Product Overview for a complete and current list of supported Web browsers.

Is it possible to test my application on my local computer with the key for my domain name?

Yes. When registering for the Free MapTP AJAX API, a directory alias "http://localhost" is automatically added to your contract. This allows you to test your application locally.

Note: It is recommended to create one AJAX application key for development purposes, and another one for your productive application. Please delete the directory alias "http://localhost" from the contract that is used in production to prevent misuse of your application key.

My website requires more than 10.000 map accesses per day, can I still use the Free MapTP AJAX API?

Yes, but we need to ensure server capacity. Please get in contact with us to request an increase of your daily access limit.

Can I use the Free MapTP AJAX API to implement a fleet tracking application?

No. For details, take a look at our Terms of Use, second point under the headline “terms”.

Which map data is available in the Free MapTP AJAX API?

Map data is kept up-to-date constantly and coverage will be enhanced step by step. Please refer to the Product Overview for a complete and current list of supported map areas.

Which coordinates format is used by the Free MapTP AJAX API?

Geographic coordinates are represented as decimal minutes.

Are there problems concerning the Free MapTP AJAX API and indexing of search engines?

No. Since the AJAX map is placed in a certain div tag, you can fill this div tag with certain content (text), you want the search engines to search for. You can insert keywords like “map”, “filial finder”, “proximity search”, etc. Those keywords wont be displayed if the AJAX map is loaded. In the case that Javascript is not available and the map is not loaded, those keywords are displayed instead of the map. Of course in both cases, the text contained by the div tag is found and indexed by search engines.

When it is clicked on the map, is it possible to return the position of the mouse (relative to the canvas)? Furthermore, can the corresponding coordinates be returned in Long/Lat?

Yes, with the Map24.Event.MapClick event you can get both the pixel position and the map coordinate at the position of the mouse click. The "Get Coordinates on Click" example shows how to handle the event.

Is there a list of free symbols which I can use to represent my locations?

Yes, you can find the complete list here