Should a Use Case ever call for displaying the Geolocation/ IP Metadata on a Map once it is captured, you have several different options which are listed below. 


Option 1 – Native Quickbase

This is the simplest method using native Quickbase functionality. 

  1. Create an Address field in the same table as the Longitude & Latitude fields.
  2. Using either a Quickbase Action or Pipeline, copy the data from the Latitude field to Street 1 in the Address field. Then Copy the data from the Longitude field to the Street 2 in the same Address field. 

It’s that simple. The Quickbase Map with populate with the Longitude & Latitude coordinates of where the Form was submitted.


Option 2 – 3rd Party Interface

Using Open Street Maps, you can obtain a more precious and cleaner looking map. This software is free to use and community-own, but programming is required to connect it with your app and the geolocation fields. If you would like to explore this option, please contact Advantage for more information. 


Option 3 – Google Maps

Utilizing Google Maps, will give you the most accurate image base on the geolocation coordinates captured. However, Google does require a subscription to call the API, and programming is required to make the connection to your app. If you would like to explore this option, please contact Advantage for more information.


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