Linking to a Map
There are four different ways to link externally to a Google Map...
linkToMaplinkToDirectionslinkToStreetViewlinkToArea
Each of these methods can be called from a typical Location Model. Remember, an Address Model extends the Location Model (as does the Visitor Model).
In other words, your typical usage may look something like this...
<a href="{{ address.linkToDirections() }}">Get Directions</a>
Each method allows a set of optional parameters to be specified... which parameters are available depends entirely on which method you are using.
# linkToMap
To see the location marker appear on a standalone Google Map, use the linkToMap method.
The query and/or query_place_id parameters will be set automatically based on the specified location.
Location Marker
Use this method to show a map containing a location marker.
# linkToDirections
To get directions to a specific location, use the linkToDirections method. It will prepopulate the origin and/or destination for you.
The destination and/or destination_place_id parameters will be set automatically based on the specified location. If an origin is specified, it will be used to automatically set the origin and/or origin_place_id parameters.
# linkToStreetView
To see a street level panorama of a specified location, use the linkToStreetView method.
The viewpoint parameter will be set automatically based on the specified location.
# linkToArea
To see a map of the area, centered on the specified location, use the linkToArea method. Please be aware, no markers will appear on this map.
The center parameter will be set automatically based on the specified location.
Displaying a marker on the map
If you want a map which displays a marker representing the specified location, be sure to use the linkToMap method instead of the linkToArea method.