This site deals with some complex topics, and if you are trying to get started with something, it can be difficult to separate out the bare bones from the finished projects. In this section I’ll try to lay out how to do the basics so you can try that out before moving to the full blown topic.
Mapping
This section deal with how to get started integrating Maps and Excel. You can find the full details and code on mapping at Integrating Excel with Maps and Earth, but this summary guide will get you started quickly.
All about GeoCoding and simple mapping straight out of Excel
How to Geocode addresses using Google Maps
How to put markers on maps
How to add quickLinks to a Map
How to filter markers by Category
How to use alternate Map icons
How to Overlay circles on a Map
How to add flightPaths on a Map
How to modify geocoding and mapping parameters
How to prepare for your vizMap application – Data
How to prepare for your VizMap application – Parameters
How to define your vizMap application – Dictionary
How to define your vizMap Application – visualizations
How to control your vizMap application
Read the Post about Overlaying circles on Maps to understand how to size the circles.
All about generating and configuring Data Driven Mapping applications
How to define your vizMap application – Dictionary
How to define your vizMap Application – visualizations
How to prepare for your vizMap application – Data
How to prepare for your VizMap application – Parameters
Google Apps Script Publishing
Delegation to Google Apps Script
Summary
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