Add a button to get Google Maps directions to an specific place

[Alberto_rojas_lefort]

I am trying to add a button to my app so that when clicked opens Google Maps to get directions on how to get there. Are there any suggestions where I should start looking?
Any help will be greatly appreciated

[SteveJG]

to call google Navigate

To call Google Map with a route

Google map with directions

To show a place with map we use like :::: >>> http://www.google.com/maps/place/29.00800006494457, 23.11514008755796 But to show directions between two places using latitude & longitude HOW DO WE DO? It is some thing like: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/38.59,-121.47/37.7,-122.47/@38.1648422,-122.4626305,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 Can you pl explain all entries after maps/dir thanks

Alternatives:

HOW TO: Use the Navigate control

Simple Navigate by SteveJG [NavigateRose2] This tutorial is an example of one way to use the Navigate tool to build a Simple Navigate app. The instructions are intended for intermediate or advanced users of App Inventor 2. There are no detailed instructions. Provide similar code in your app. The Blocks are the documentation. Navigate Control The Navigate control provides ‘turn by turn’ directions used to get between two locations. The routing output is similar to directions provided by the G…

[Alberto_rojas_lefort]

Thank you very much Steve, it works as a charm. I will be experimenting to find out whether using just one activity starter can be used to get directions to different locations, I will start by using lists, do you think that is a good approach?

[SteveJG]

@Alberto_rojas_lefort

one activity starter can be used to get directions to different locations, I will start by using lists,

Yes, a single ActivityStarter can be used with a List of location coordinates or description. Easiest way is to place the List in a ListPicker or ListView to select the coordinates to use in the ActivityStarter calling blocks.

Glad it works for you.