This article will help you obtain a HERE Technologies API key and integrate it with the CDXZipStream geocoding (CDXLocateHERE) and routing (CDXRouteHERE) formulas
Step 1: Sign Up for a HERE Developer Account
- Visit the HERE Developer Portal: Go to platform.here.com.
- Create an Account: Click on "Create a Free Account." You can register using your email address. No credit card is required for the “Limit” plan, but you will need to provide one to get an increased number of free requests with the “Base” plan.
- Verify Your Email: After registration, check your email for a verification message from HERE and follow the link to activate your account.
Step 2: Create a New Applicatioo and Obtain Your API Key
- Log in to Your Account: Access your account on the HERE platform after verification.
- Create a New Project:
- In your portal dashboard, click on "Go to Access Manager”
- Click on “Register New App” in the upper right
- Enter an App name such as CDXZipStream and click “Register”
- Generate an API Key:
- Once the App is successfully created click on the “Create API” key button.
- Copy the generated API key, as you will need it to configure CDXGeodata. You can create two API keys per application.
Step 3: Insert the API Key into CDXZipStrean
- Load Excel and CDXZipStream. Open Excel and look for the CDXZipStream Add-in menu. Click on the “Settings” button.
- Access HERE Api settings.:
- Click on the HERE Settings button
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- Enter Your HERE API Key:
- Press the “Set HERE API Key” on the settings dialog'
- Paste in your API key and press “OK”
- Press “Yes” to accept the HERE terms of use. Your key will then be tested and a message indicating displayed if the key entry was successful.
- Test Your Integration:
- Use a CDXZipStream feature, such as CDXLocateHere for geocoding, to ensure that the API key is functioning correctly.