GMAP(1) GMAP(1)
NAME
gmap - display google maps
SYNOPSIS
gmap -l [ query ]
gmap [ -z zoom ] [ -hrst ] [ query ]
DESCRIPTION
Gmap uses google maps engine to look up place names. The
default location is given by /lib/sky/here. If a query is
given, it can be any number of words. With the -l flag, a
successful lookup results in the latitude and longitude
being printed. Otherwise a map of the current location at
the given zoom factor is displayed. The default map type is
a road map.
The arguments for map display are
-z zoom change the zoom factor. Useful values for zoom are
between 5-15.
-h display a hybrid map
-t display a terrain map
-s display a satellite map
FILES
/lib/gmapkey Google application key.
SOURCE
/rc/bin/gmap
SEE ALSO
radar(1).
BUGS
You must obtain a personal key from Google to use gmap.
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