Places - Import

TL;DR

You can import Google Takeout (Saved), Google KMZ (MyMaps) or batch create (using plain text or google maps links)

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A Google API Key is required. See Setup Google Maps API Key for steps

JSON IMPORT

To import places from a JSON file, you must script the import. See TRIP Api - place creation

When migrating to TRIP, several import options are available:

• Import saved POI lists using Google Takeout (Saved)
• Import MyMaps using Google Takeout (MyMaps)
• Batch creation

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Google Takeout - Saved

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In Google Takeout, select the option options called Saved, reference https://takeout.google.com/takeout/custom/saved.

Export your saved lists from Google as CSV files, then import them into TRIP to automatically add your places.

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Most fields are mapped and inferred automatically, but some categories will need manual assignment during import. This is a straightforward process.

Google Takeout - MyMaps KMZ

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In Google Takeout, select the option options called MyMaps, reference https://takeout.google.com/takeout/custom/mymaps.

Export your MyMaps maps into KMZ files, then import them into TRIP to automatically add your POIs.

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Most fields are mapped and inferred automatically, but some categories will need manual assignment during import. This is a straightforward process.

Batch Creation

To create multiple places, use the batch creation feature, add content line by line.

It supports plain text

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If your selected provider is Google API and Google API Key is set, it supports Google Maps place link (https://www.google.com/maps/place/XXX) and Google Maps short link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XXX).

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warning

Most fields are mapped and inferred automatically, but some categories will need manual assignment during import. This is a straightforward process.