Welcome to AfriGIS
The AfriGIS Libraries are the easiest way for developers to implement AfriGIS components and to consume AfriGIS web services such as Search and Reverse Geocode.
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AfriGIS Services Library
The AfriGIS Services Library provides you with simplified access to the most commonly used AfriGIS web services such as Autocomplete, Geocode and Reverse Geocode. More services will be added in the future.
The library will take care of all authentication issues as well as building up the request parameters and encoding them where necessary. Intelligent code completion (for example IntelliSense) in the library will help you access the useful methods and properties to code productively.
Access to the web services is secured and you will need to sign up for a free trial account to obtain a key and secret here: https://saasregistration.afrigis.co.za/
Web services available:
- Geocode Address
- Geocode Details
- Reverse Geocode
- Get Token
- Get Credit Balance
The library is currently available for the Java and .NET platforms.
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE LIBRARY
Java
| Platform | Description | Download library and dependencies |
| Java 7+ | Library to integrate with the AfriGIS Services. | Download |
Steps:
- Download the zip file
- Extract into a lib folder in your project folder
- Add the JAR files to your project’s classpath, using the method appropriate to your IDE
.NET
The libraries are available from the NuGet.org repository. For more information on how to get started with NuGet in .NET, please refer to the NuGet Overview.
| Library | Description | NuGet Page |
| AfriGIS.Services.Geocode | Library to integrate with the AfriGIS Geocode Service. | Details |
| AfriGIS.Services.ReverseGeocode | Library to integrate with the AfriGIS Reverse geocode service. | Details |
| AfriGIS.Services
(installed automatically with either of the above) |
Core library to integrate with AfriGIS Services, including getToken and getCredits. | Details |
The .NET version of the AfriGIS Services Library requires a minimum .NET version of 4.5.
QUICK START CODE SAMPLE
Below is an example which creates a new Service Call factory with your key and secret. A new Geocode Address request is created to search for the address “Hatfield, Pretoria” and the Geometry option is added. A synchronous request is made and then each matching address in the response is output, along with its coordinates.
JAVA
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ERROR HANDLING
Whenever the library encounters an error, it throws a single exception which contains details of the error condition. It is also possible for modules that the library depends upon to throw exceptions. Some of these are also listed below.
JAVA
.NET
SUPPORT
If you need further assistance with implementing the AfriGIS Services Library, please email support@afrigis.co.za.
JavaScript API Library
The AfriGIS JavaScriptAPI enables users to embed a fully functional map into any web page. It provides functionality to control and add customer data to the map. It is written in pure JavaScript, HTML and CSS, meaning no third party plug-in is required. The API supports the most popular browsers, including: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Internet Explorer.
Link: https://developers.afrigis.co.za/portfolio/javascript-api/
Map SDK Library
The AfriGIS MapSDKs enables users to build interactive maps into their mobile applications. The SDKs also provides 3D voice-enabled turn-by-turn navigation functionality. The latest version also boasts real-time traffic, in proud partnership with Altech Netstar.