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swiftmapsdirections

swift get directions in maps app

I have an app that displays multiple locations in multiple mapviews. How can I add a button that allows the user to open one of these locations in their maps app and to get directions to it?

Solution

  • If you got an MKPlaceMark you can use an MKMapItem and open the Map-app with the location as launchOption:

    var mapItem = MKMapItem(placemark: yourPlaceMark)

mapItem.name = "The way I want to go"

//You could also choose: MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeWalking
var launchOptions = [MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeKey : MKLaunchOptionsDirectionsModeDriving]

mapItem.openInMapsWithLaunchOptions(launchOptions)

    Swift 3

    mapItem.openInMaps(launchOptions: launchOptions)