HERE Maps API - How to create a KML data file

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This article explains how to create a sample KML file using an online editor

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Code Example

Source file: Media:KMLGeneratorExample.zip

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Tested with

Devices(s): Firefox 7.0.1

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Platform(s): Web Browser

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Keywords: Nokia Maps, JavaScript, KML

Created: jasfox (10 Jan 2012)

Last edited: jasfox (10 Jan 2012)

Introduction

Keyhole Markup Language (KML) is an XML notation for geographic applications. The advantages of using KML are numerous, and have been listed in a previous article. The learning curve for KML is quite steep, requires a thorough understanding of both XML and mapping technologies, and since the reference documentation is written for 3d rather than 2d maps, much of it is irrelevant for simple mapping cases. All this means that some web developers are put off using KML, which is a pity, since KML is a standard data format, and the use of KML would result in the faster porting of a mapping applications to other platforms.

In order to remedy this, it would be useful to have a WYSIWYG point and click KML generator, where a map could be edited on screen, and the resultant KML file generated. The coded example below, attempts to fill this gap as shown.