link to google map

[solarch]

Hello all, I have this problem with this basic autolisp code. I wanted to link the longitude and lattitude of my autocad project with the same location on google map for a quick reference. so i wrote this 

                    (defun C:googleMap ( )

                    (setq googleMap "https://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:32.746635,-97.319549") 

                     (startapp "explorer" google)                                                                                     
                    )

the code works with other urls like "https://maps.google.com" but not with this specific kind of url  

"https://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:32.746635,-97.319549"

it throws this error message

"There is no program associated to perform the requested action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel.

appreciate any help

Solomon Tessema

[rkmcswain · Accepted solution]

Try the following:

(defun C:googleMap  ( / filename shell)
  (setq filename "https://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:32.746635,-97.319549")
  (setq shell
         (vla-getinterfaceobject
           (vlax-get-acad-object)
           "Shell.Application"
           )
        )
  (vlax-invoke-method shell 'Open filename)
  (vlax-release-object shell)
)

[solarch]

It is working like a charm! many thanks

[paullimapa]

Or you can change the code to use the SH command placing quotes around the URL:

(defun c:googlemap () (setq googlemap "Explorer \"https://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:32.746635,-97.319549\"")(command"_SH" googlemap))

Area Object Link | Attribute Modifier | Dwg Setup | Feet-Inch Calculator
Layer Apps | List on Steroids | VP Zoom Scales | Exchange App Store

[kroberts5FHL4]

This is great, but shouldn't the code grab the location you select onscreen? I knew AutoLisp years ago but haven't used it recently. I'll keep looking.