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Learn how to create mashups using cloud-based mapping tools, with a focus on creating a single icon file that displays multiple markers. This tutorial covers random point calculations, XML and JSON file formats, RSS feeds, KML layers, fusion tables, geocoding, and more.
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12 Point Mashups Mapping in the Cloud Peterson
Single icon file with multiple markers 33,0 0,0 66,0 0,33 33,33 66,33
XML File <markers> <marker lat="44.86" lng="-92.62" html="Some stuff to display in the<br>First Info Window" label="Marker One"/> <marker lat="45.01" lng="-93.18" html="Some stuff to display in the<br>Second Info Window" label="Marker Two"/> <marker lat="44.87" lng="-93.49" html="Some stuff to display in the<br>Third Info Window" label="Marker Three"/> </markers>
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Flickr feed of geocoded pictures.
RSS Earthquakes zoom=0
RSS Earthquakes zoom=1
Cta Layer zoom=2 var ctaLayer = new google.maps.KmlLayer (''http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/catalogs/eqs7day-M2.5.xml''); ctaLayer.setMap(map);
KML feed Volcanoes
KML feed Japan Nuclear Plants
Fusion Table Query Cities greater than 5 million