How to display an Address or a Point of Interest on a Map with Java ME
This article describes how to search for an address or a point of interest and display it on the Map. It uses Nokia's Map API for Java ME for the translation of the search string into valid coordinates and for the retrieval of the relevant map image.
Contents |
Introduction
Disabling the On Screen Keypad
In order to take advantage of the entire screen, the following line should be added to the application's file descriptor (jad file):
| Nokia-MIDlet-On-Screen-Keypad: no |
Resources
The example's source code can be downloaded from here: File:NokiaMapsShowPOIonMapSource.zip
The example's installation binary files can be downloaded from here: File:NokiaMapsShowPOIonMapBinaries.zip
See also
- Nokia's Maps API for Java ME
- Using a JSR-179 Location Provider and displaying the result on a Map
- How to Create a Custom Map View with Nokia's Map API for Java ME
Article Metadata
Code Example
Tested with
Devices(s): Nokia X3-02, Nokia 6210N, Nokia 6700classic, Nokia 701
Compatibility
Platform(s): Series 40, Symbian
Device(s): MIDP2.0/CLDC 1.1
Article
Keywords: Nokia Maps API for Java ME, Image, Coordinates, Search Address or Point of Interest on a Map, GeoLocation
Created: skalogir
(13 Jan 2012)
Reviewed: skalogir
(13 Jan 2012)
Last edited: skalogir
(13 Jan 2012)
