GeoPoint-Tracer-App

GeoPoint Tracer is a versatile application designed to handle geographical points, allowing users to add, edit, delete, and visualize these points on a map. The application supports both a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command-line interface (CLI), providing flexibility for different user preferences and scenarios.

Demo GUI > https://codepad.site/pad/97j0o4xx

Demo CLI > https://codepad.site/pad/ayc32ryi

Features

• Add Points: Add geographical points by specifying latitude and longitude.
• Edit Points: Modify existing points.
• Delete Points: Remove points from the list.
• Clear Points: Clear all points from the list.
• Load Points: Load points from a JSON file.
• Save Map: Visualize the points on a map and save it as an HTML file.
• Export Points: Export the points to a JSON file or bare Text file.
• Map Views: Choose between different map views, such as OpenStreetMap and Google Satellite.

How to Use

(Use python, python2, or python3, depending on what version of python you have. Same for pip, you might need to use pip, pip2, or pip3)

Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• folium library

Installation

Install the required library using pip:

pip install folium

Running the CLI Version

With Input File:

python geopoint_tracer_cli_v1.0.py inputfile.json

This command loads points from inputfile.json and then prompts you to select a map view or export the points as a JSON file.

Without Input File:

python geopoint_tracer_cli_v1.0.py

This command allows you to manually enter geographical points. Enter latitude and longitude values, typing 'x' to stop entering points. Afterward, you can select a map view or export the points.

Options after inputing the Geo Points:

• 1: OpenStreetMap
• 2: Google Satellite
• t: Export points as a Text file
• e: Export points as JSON file
• q: Quit the program

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• tkinter (comes pre-installed with Python)
• folium library

Installation

Install the required library using pip:

pip install folium

Running the Application:

python ggeopoint_tracer_gui_v1.0.py

This command opens the graphical user interface.

Using the GUI:

• Add Point: Enter latitude and longitude in the respective fields and click "Add Point".
• Load Points: Click "Load Points from File" to select and load points from a JSON file.
• Edit Point: Select a point from the list and click "Edit Point" or double-click a point to modify it.
• Delete Point: Select a point from the list and click "Delete Point" to remove it.
• Clear Points: Click "Clear All Points" to remove all points from the list.
• Select Map View: Choose the desired map view from the dropdown menu.
• Save Map: Click "Save Map" to save the map with the points to an HTML file.
• Export Points: Click "Export Points as JSON" to save the points to a JSON file. Or "Bare" to export as a bare file

Main Files

• geopoint_tracer_cli_v1.0.py: Contains the CLI version of the GeoPoint Tracer application.
• ggeopoint_tracer_gui_v1.0.py: Contains the GUI version of the GeoPoint Tracer application.

This dual-interface approach ensures that GeoPoint Tracer can be used efficiently in both graphical and terminal environments, making it a powerful tool for managing and visualizing geographical data.