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Dots on a map

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Visualize data on top of the map. Data could vary from simple dots-on-a-map (the example below) to more complex pieces like 3D buildings, route paths, geofences, and more.

Dots on a Map

activity_sample_dots_on_a_map.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<FrameLayout android:layout_height="match_parent"
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent">

    <com.trimblemaps.mapsdk.maps.MapView
        android:id="@+id/mapView"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent" />

</FrameLayout>

SampleDotsOnAMapActivity.java

Sample JSON (tristate.json)

{
  "type": "FeatureCollection",
  "features": [
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.68954, 41.369863]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "NY"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.687882, 41.36892]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "NY"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.687007, 41.349811]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "NJ"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.68222, 41.36056]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "NY"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.704292, 41.364475]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "PA"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.710335, 41.360504]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "PA"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.695556, 41.367119]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "PA"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.694232, 41.354974]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "NJ"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.698967, 41.370361]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "PA"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-74.709572, 41.360474]
      },
      "properties": {
        "state": "PA"
      }
    }
  ]
}
Last updated May 1, 2024.
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