goomps

goomps is an easy to use toolkit for Google maps written in PHP. It integrates the Google Maps javascript API and Googles API for geocoding. goomps is aimed to be used in other software projects.

goomps includes a lot of features provided by the Google Maps API and some special features to make life easier for developers that need powerful maps in their application. The following list gives just a short overview of the most useful functions.

Basic functions

• standard map controlls like zoom panel, map type switcher, overview map or map scale display
• functions like 'doubleClickZoom', 'scrollWheelZoom' or 'continuousZoom'

Marker handling and InfoWindows

• simple marker management that supports event handling (drag 'n drop, click, etc), info windows with HTML content, 'blowUpMaps' and routing forms
• creation of custom marker icons (GIcon)
• maximizable info window content

Geo coding

• simple geocoding via googles webservice

Map objects (overlays)

• polylines (GPolyline)
• polygons (GPolygon)
• routes with configurable polyline settings

Specials

• bounds handling
• error handling
• sidebars with interactive goomps widgets