Show the Shortest Route Automatically using Google Maps Directions Add-on

Trace the closest marker in your Google Maps

With this movie we will show you how to automatically show the route to the closest market on the map, when you have multiple markers, using Google Maps Directions Add-on.

The Google Maps Directions Add-on requires DMXzone Google Maps and Ajax AutoComplete extensions.

Instructions

How to use:

Insert DMXzone Google Maps on your page, containing several markers
Insert Ajax AutoComplete on your page
Add Google Maps Directions Add-on and set Ajax AutoComplete as a Start Address

When to use:

When you have a Google Maps with multiple markers in it (for example your different branches) and the user enters its address in the Ajax AutoComplete control, the the route to the closest branch is automatically chosen

Extensions Covered

Google Maps Directions Add-on

Display the best route with directions!

Ajax AutoComplete

A filtered dropdown with choices after entering a few characters

DMXzone Google Maps

Empower full featured Google Maps in Dreamweaver!

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