.: How to Navigate with Google Maps in a Power Apps Canvas App

You can use the Launch() function in a Canvas App to open Google Maps and navigate to a specific location entered by the user or stored in your data source.

📍 Example: Open Google Maps with a Destination

Launch("https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=" & dc_Destination.Value)

🔍 Explanation

Launch(): Opens a URL in the browser or map app on the user's device.
Google Maps URL: The query parameter lets you pass a place name or address.
dc_Destination.Value: A control (like a text input or data card) containing the location string.

✅ Use Case

Let’s say your app has a form where users input a delivery address, event location, or facility. You can add a “Navigate” or “View on Map” button to let users quickly view the location in Google Maps.

💡 Optional: Use `EncodeUrl()` for Safer Results

Launch("https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=" & EncodeUrl(dc_Destination.Value))

This ensures special characters in the address don’t break the URL.

Let me know if you'd like to include driving directions or current location-to-destination navigation!

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