How can I use Google Maps and Google Street View Map in SAS Visual Investigator?

[Rian0126]

Hi,

How can I use Google Maps and Google Street View Map in SAS Visual Investigator. I already have the latitude and longitude data. It works on the default open street view map but I want to use Google Maps and Google Street View Maps. I tried to change the Base Maps' default but I don't know how to use google maps instead. I searched in the net for any guide but I cannot find anything. Thank you.

Regards,

Adrian

[SASKiwi]

AFAIK, SAS doesn't support use of Google Maps and Google Street View. I suggest checking with SAS Tech Support for a more definitive response. 

[rbright · Accepted solution]

@Rian0126 you can use these overlays with the Geo Map Custom Control. 

Google Maps: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=r&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}
Google Satellite: http://www.google.cn/maps/vt?lyrs=s@189&gl=cn&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}
Google Satellite Hybrid: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=y&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}
Google Terrain: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=p&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}
Google Roads: https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=h&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}

Here is a link to the overlay site: https://socalgis.org/2019/11/06/add-google-maps-to-qgis-3/

Example image:

[Rian0126]

Hi, @rbright , I'm using SAS Visual Investigator (SVI) 10.8, it seems that the Geo Map you are referring to is the Base Maps configuration in SVI. Is it correct? 

So it is not an easy change of URL from the default Open Street Map right? I need to create a map tile server first using QGIS then use it on the URL required on Base Maps of SVI?

Is there a step by step process on how to do it using Google Maps? Does it require subscription/payment (not free)?

Thanks.

[Rian0126]

Hi @rbright , can you teach me the steps on how to create Google Map configuration for SAS Visual Investigator 10.7? Thank you.

Regards,

Adrian

[rbright]

Do you have the Geo Map custom control available through Manage Investigate and Search > Code Editor? Solution Extensions are listed along the left hand side of the screen. If it's available, you can use the links in the previous post depending on the overlay you want to use. If not, I can share the code and walk you through the steps on how to add it to your system. Do you have access to the internal postgres database? 

[Rian0126]

Hi @rbright , I think I don't have the Geo Map control. See my screenshot below. 

How can I activate the solution extension for code editor/geo map controls? Can you provide me the steps on how to add it on my system? I have access to internal postgres database. Thank you.

Regards,

Adrian

[AndreasWindisch]

Hey @rbright ,
Hey Folks, 

really a great feature, thanks for sharing the URL's for additional google maps!!! 

I'm trying to access a company own ESRI ArcGIS server but, it seems not to work:
This config is not working...

Did you have any suggestions? Google and Open Street map are working in the environment...

Best regards,
Andreas 

[susantrueman]

Hi Andreas

Please could you raise a ticket with SAS Technical Support - they may be able to assist and provide some advice about whether anything specific needs to be configured to access ESRI. 

Thanks

Susan