add a child at an exact latitude and longitude point - android

I'm using MapQuest (since Google Map API will be down in september) and I'd like to add a point at an exact coordinates position.
I've created a movieClip named geoPoint and traced a circle in it.
Now, I've managed to display the coordinates in a text field like that :
if (Geolocation.isSupported){
var my_geo:Geolocation = new Geolocation();
my_geo.addEventListener(GeolocationEvent.UPDATE, onGeoUpdate);
my_geo.setRequestedUpdateInterval(50);
var my_txt:TextField = new TextField();
my_txt.wordWrap=true;
addChild(my_txt);
}
function onGeoUpdate(e:GeolocationEvent):void{
my_txt.text = "My Latitude is "+e.latitude+" and my Longitude is "+e.longitude;
}
Now is it possible to add my movieClip at the e.latitude and e.longitude point ?
I've tried :
var geo:MovieClip;
geo = new geoPoint;
addChild(geo(new LatLng(e.latitude, e.longitude)));
but it doesn't work.
Someone knows how can I do it ?
Thanks !

It should be
geo = new geoPoint();
You should also probably figure how to translate latitude and longitude to x and y coordinates, because I'm doubtful the next line will work. You're calling a MovieClip constructor that takes a LatLng argument.
For what you need to achive, you may have to use a class provided by the MapQuest Api, like PolygonOverlay or CircleOverlay. There is an example here under "Shape Collections" http://developer.mapquest.com/content/as3/v7/7.0.6_MQ/samples/samplesexplorer/index.html#

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I am trying to create an app that will launch a Google Maps Intent that will show the route to point A, passing through points B and C. I have the addresses and the LatLng of theses points.
Until now I tried to use just make a route from one pont to another using what is in this answer but it didn't work. When the Google Maps app opens it says that no route was found. The origin and destination fields are filled with the latitude and longitude of my points.
What am I doing wrong? Is there another way of doing this?
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double ori_longitude = -60.0000000;
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double dest_longitude = -54.0000000;
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From a quick test, this works for me.
Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA
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double[] dest = { 37.774821, -122.419462 };
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Code you have written is correct. There is issue with these coordinates.
Try changing coordinates, and see the magic. It works perfectly.
For eg:
double ori_latitude = 34.052222;
double ori_longitude = -118.243611;
double dest_latitude = 37.322778;
double dest_longitude = -122.031944;
Also, check the rules at
Google Maps
Tips for formatting your coordinates
Here are some tips for formatting your coordinates so they work on Google Maps:
Use the degree symbol instead of "d".
Use periods as decimals, not commas.
Incorrect: 41,40338, 2,17403. Correct: 41.40338, 2.17403.
List your latitude coordinates before longitude coordinates.
Check that the first number in your latitude coordinate is between -90 and 90.
Check that the first number in your longitude coordinate is between -180 and 180.

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..........
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I have given coordinates for latitude and longitude, and I want make a location object with those.There isn't a constructor that takes to doubles to make a location, so I tried like this:
Location l = null;
l.setLatitude(lat);
l.setLongitude(lon);
but it crashes. Any different idea?
Just create a new Location with new Location("reverseGeocoded");
like this
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But I do not think that this will result in something you want to have.
Here is a link to the documentation:
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/location/Location.html#Location%28java.lang.String%29
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This is maybe a noob question but im not 100% sure about it.
How can i make a Location Object using Geo points? I want to use it to get the distance between two points.
I already found a thread where it says
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loc.setLongitude(geoPoint.getLongitudeE6);
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loc2.setLatitude(geoPoint.getLatitudeE6);
loc2.setLongitude(geoPoint.getLongitudeE6);
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My Questions
What is the Providername for? ...new Location("What is this here???")
So do i have to define a Provider before or something?
I want to use this code in a for() to calaculate between more GeoPoints.
And btw - i have to convert the E6 Values back to normal?
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