Can I use the free Google Maps API key with GMaps Plugin?
If you intend to publish dashboards behind your corporate firewall or on a secured web site, you are required to obtain Google Maps Premier or GMaps Plugin Bundle, which includes a Google Maps Premier license. If publishing Xcelsius content to a free and public facing web site only please contact our sales group at sales@centigonsolutions.
What ID do I plug into GMaps Plugin?
GMaps Plugin Bundles (Includes Google Maps Premier)- Upon procuring a Google Maps Bundle license through Centigon Solutions you register and gain instant access to Google Maps Premier.
GMaps Plugin Trial- When using any GMaps Plugin trial, you will use the free Google Maps API Key for testing purposes, according to the Google Maps terms of use. For GMaps Plugin trial, you will utilize Google Maps key obtained here: http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
Existing Google Maps Premier Customers- Existing Google Maps Premier customers can use their existing Google Maps Client ID with GMaps Plugin, to immediately benefit from point and click configuration of Google Maps functionality.
What do I get with GMaps Plugin Bundle Purchase?
Upon purchasing GMaps Plugin Bundle, you will obtain GMaps Plugin Developer license(s), and an annual Google Maps Premier license. To take full advantage of Google Maps Premier with other applications within your organization other than Xcelsius, please contact our sales group at: sales@centigonsolutions.com. Visit the GMaps Plugin purchase page for a full list of features.
Does Google receive confidential data from my Xcelsius dashboard?
GMaps Plugin sends only data bound to the "Region/Address" property. The data should be formatted as an address or long,lat. GMaps Plugin renders all data points, labels, and interactivity locally within your Xcelsius dashboard. The labels, values, and series names are never sent to the Google API, ensuring your confidential or proprietary information is secured. View more information about GMaps Plugin Security.
How is a page view calculated?
When obtaining a free API key for GMaps Plugin Trial, what URL do I enter?
You should enter the root web directory where you intend to publish your dashboard. If you know the web site, but are using a proxy, you may want to try the following process:
- Open the web page containing your SWF (with GMaps Plugin) in any internet browser.
- Paste the following into the browser and hit enter.
javascript:alert(window.location.host)
- You will get a popup dialogue with a URL.
- Enter the URL to obtain your Google Maps Key on the sign up page.
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
View full configuration instructions in GMaps Plugin learning center
Who do I contact for support questions?
All support inquiries for GMaps Plugin and connectivity to Google Maps is directed through Centigon Solutions customer portal. All support information is accessible on the GMaps Plugin support page.
Are there any limitations how many dashboards with Google Maps I can create?
No. You can develop and deploy as many dashboards as you like with GMaps Plugin bundle once you have installed the plugin inside Crystal Dashboard Design / Xcelsius.
Can I deploy my dashboards with GMaps Plugin to multiple servers or environments?
Absolutely. You have complete flexibility to deploy dashboards and reports with GMaps Plugin to multiple secured environments without any restrictions. GMaps Plugin Standard which connects to the free Google Maps API can only reference one domain per dashboard / report.
Can I use my Google Maps Premier license with other applications within my company?
GMaps Plugin Bundles include GMaps Plugin with Google Maps Premier annual license. If you require integration with other applications in addition to GMaps Plugin, you can work with Centigon Solutions' sales team to obtain proper licensing. Have Centigon Solutions sales team help you find a solution.
Can I use my Google Earth account with GMaps Plugin?
Google Maps and Google Earth are separate product offerings from Google and Centigon Solutions GMaps Plugin will only operate with Google Maps APIs.
Can I use an existing Google Premier Account with GMaps Plugin?
Absolutely. You can acquire a GMaps Plugin Premier license, and then use it with an existing Google Premier account and Client ID. |
