Use PHP and Baidu Map API to generate and display static maps

Use PHP and Baidu Map API to generate and display static maps

1. Overview
In many web applications, maps need to be generated and displayed according to user needs. This article will introduce how to use PHP and Baidu Map API to generate and display static maps. Through Baidu Map API, we can flexibly control the size, field of view, marker points and other contents of the map to meet the needs of different scenarios.

2. Environment preparation
Before starting, make sure that PHP and the corresponding Web server environment have been installed. At the same time, you need to apply for and obtain the key of Baidu Map API. You can register an account on Baidu Open Platform and create an application to obtain an API key.

3. Use Baidu Map API to generate static maps

1. Import Baidu Map API
   First, introduce the JavaScript file of Baidu Map API into the PHP page. The code is as follows:

Replace "your key" in the above code with your own Baidu Maps API key.

2. Create a map container
   Next, create a container for displaying the map in the HTML page. You can use a
   element, the code is as follows:

3. Generate a static map
   Use the BMap.Map# provided by Baidu Map API ## Class, you can create a map instance object and specify the center point, zoom level and container of the map. The code is as follows:

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Add marker points
4. If you need to add marker points on the map, you can use the
   BMap.Marker class. The code is as follows:

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Get the URL of Baidu Map Static Map API
1. Use Baidu Map API to generate the URL of static map. The code is as follows:
   

$ak = '您的密钥';
$center = '116.404, 39.915';
$zoom = 15;
$width = 500;
$height = 300;
$url = 'http://api.map.baidu.com/staticimage/v2?ak=' . $ak . '¢er=' . $center . '&zoom=' . $zoom . '&width=' . $width . '&height=' . $height;

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Generate a static map and display it
2. Using the URL obtained in the previous step, you can generate a static map and display it on the page. The code is as follows:
   

echo '';

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Put the above code at the appropriate location in the PHP page, and the generated static map can be displayed on the page.
The above is a simple example of using PHP and Baidu Map API to generate and display static maps. By flexibly adjusting parameters in the code, static maps that meet different needs can be generated. I hope this article can provide you with some help in using maps in web application development.

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