# EXT\_GPS\_GetCoordinatesFromAddress

Function to get the coordinates of a place based on its full address.

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Note: Uses Google Maps Places API which needs a user Key. Check MSS documentation on Google Maps Places API or contact support department.
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*Input parameters*:

* inAddress – Full address of the place;
* inKey – Google Maps Places API key;

*Output parameters*:

* outFormated\_Address – Full address formatted;
* outLatitude – Latitude of the place;
* outLongitude – Longitude of the place;
* outTypes – Type of place (restaurant, bank, … check google maps places api documentation to full list of types);
* outPlace\_ID – Place ID of the place(internal ID of the place from google places api, is used the get additional information);


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