In today’s digital age, incorporating dynamic and interactive features into your website is crucial to engage your audience effectively. One such feature that can significantly enhance the user experience is integrating Google Maps. Whether you’re running a business, sharing travel experiences, or simply looking to provide location-based information, the ability to implement Google Maps in your web applications is a valuable skill.

Smarty, the popular template engine for PHP, offers a versatile platform for web development, making it easier to integrate various functionalities seamlessly. In this article, we will guide you through the process of implementing Google Maps within your Smarty templates. With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll discover how to embed interactive maps and make your website more informative and engaging for your visitors. the following script will discuss for how to implement google map in smarty application.

1) Sign up for API key of googlemap

http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

2) Create a google map class.

Googlemap implementation in smarty - Anil kumar panigrahi

Googlemap implementation in smarty - Anil Labs

 

3) Create a tpl file, and add below code :

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{php}

$key="Your API Key";
$gm = & new EasyGoogleMap($key);
$gm->SetMarkerIconStyle('STAR');
$gm->SetMapZoom(10);

$city ="baruva";
$country = "india";
$gm->SetAddress($city,$country);
$gm->SetInfoWindowText("This is address .");

$gm->SetInfoWindowText("Anil Labs - http://www.anillabs.com");
echo $gm->GmapsKey();
echo $gm->MapHolder();
echo $gm->InitJs();
echo $gm->GetSideClick();
echo $gm->UnloadMap();

{/php}

In conclusion, adding Google Maps to your Smarty-powered website opens up a world of possibilities. Whether you’re showcasing multiple business locations, creating travel blogs, or offering local services, the ability to display maps not only enhances the aesthetics but also provides valuable information to your users. With the power of Smarty and Google Maps integration at your fingertips, you can create a website that’s both visually appealing and highly functional.

We hope this guide has been instrumental in helping you understand how to implement Google Maps in your Smarty templates. As technology continues to evolve, staying updated with such integrations ensures your website remains relevant and competitive in the online landscape. So, go ahead, implement Google Maps, and make your Smarty-based website a more interactive and user-friendly destination for your audience.


6 Comments

Ipsita · August 20, 2010 at 6:03 am

Hi,
I know the Google Translate API and done a small application.
I need smarty plugin for Google Translate API to change the content of my application into the selected language .
As like there is plug in for Google Map, Google Analytic ; like that I need Google Translate in smarty.
Can u please help me

Anil Kumar Panigrahi · August 21, 2010 at 4:12 am

@Ipsita: I developed a small plugin in Codeigniter using google translate API. Once check it and it will be useful.

zulaa · January 19, 2012 at 9:13 am

hi dear, i’m no used for google map in smarty because
Fatal error: Class ‘EasyGoogleMap’ not found in … , help me.

Sonu · June 24, 2012 at 10:37 pm

Hi,I am getting error “Fatal error: Uncaught exception ‘SmartyException’ with message ‘{php} is deprecated, set allow_php_tag = true to enable’ ”

Please help me how to solve this.Thanks!

    srikanth · March 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    {php} {/php} these tags are depricated as of smarty3(php5)..instead please use smarty plugins,smartyBC .

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