Embedded Maps now support API Key Embedding provided by Google Maps

The Google-preferred method of embedding a map requires an API key. Previously, finPOWER Connect has not used this method to allow for easier configuration of the system (i.e., not requiring a Google API Key to display a map). It has been recently noted that this "older" method of embedding can be switched off at times by Google, meaning that the maps do not appear in finPOWER Connect.

finPOWER Connect now supports the preferred method of embedding a map, which includes requiring an API Key. The Key can be entered on the Addressing tab of Global Settings, and the new method can be toggled on and off from there.

A "Maps Embed API" enabled API Key is required for this functionality to work. Instructions to configure this can be found on the Developers Google website here:https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/embed/cloud-setup

Note: The default display for maps when using the API method is the street map view. For those who want the map to default to satellite view, update Embed URL in Global Settings to include "&maptype=satellite" at the end of the URL. I.e., https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=[APIKey_Browser]&q=[Address]&maptype=satellite

The following standard Summary Block has been updated:

• Client_Map
• (Version 1.01, Last updated 27/05/2021)