The current version of the MAP Creation Tool uses Google Maps for the Places Autocomplete plugin. This plugin allows a user to input an address in the searchbar at the top of the MAP Creation Tool page and autonavigate to the address. To enable the plugin, an API key must be generated by each individual user if a personal deployment of the tool is desired. By default, we recommend securing your API keys according to the official instructions on Google Maps Platform security guidance. Enabling security will ensure no bad actors will be able to abuse the use of your personal API keys.
In case the tool will not be publically available, the security feature does not need to be enabled. However, it is still recommended to periodically check the usage of your keys.
An account with Google Maps and an API Key can be created using the Google Maps Platform.
Once a key is obtained, please insert your key to the end of the Geocomplete src link (indicated by "YOUR_API_KEY") at the index.html file and build your updated ConnectedVCS Tools using either the Local or Docker build instructions.