How to build and share their own route to the «Google Maps»
Web Services / / December 24, 2019
Take advantage of a special section «Google Maps» to show people how fast and easy access to places of interest to him.
Sometimes you just get directions on maps is not enough: the app can show an uncomfortable way, or even make a dangerous quarter. If you come into town friends or family or you simply know very well the streets of a settlement and want to share this knowledge, you can use the service "My Maps" from Google.
How to create your own route in the "My Maps"
Click "Create a new map" in the upper left corner, and then click "Add route", located under the search bar and designated curved arrow. Enter the name of the map.
In the field, specify the starting point A, and in the B - final. There you select the type of move - say, by car or on foot. If the automatically generated path you do not like, click anywhere on the blue line and drag it to the desired location.
To complement the route stops, click "Add destination". The order of the stops also can be changed by dragging points on the map.
When the route is complete, you can send it. To do this, click "Share" below the name of the card. This function works the same way as other company services. You are free to send the person a link or send him an invitation in the mail. Your card it will be able to browse through the mobile or desktop browser.
you can place on the map, additional layers With the already mentioned button "Add route". For example, one layer of the main places, another - with your favorite cafes and restaurants, where guests were to eat.
Price: Free
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