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💡 To use what3words in Maptitude Desktop, you’ll need to firstly sign up for a what3words API key.
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API Key Sign-up Process
- Login or signup for a what3words developer account.
- Select Create Another Key.
- Specify the name of your business and the name of the software you use.
- Select Generate API Key.

The Maptitude integration enables users to interact with a map, retrieve coordinates, convert between different coordinate formats, and manage the what3words service.
- Get a coordinate from a user click on the map
- Get longitude and latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds
- Format strings to show those values
Download a free trial of Maptitude Desktop mapping software or use your existing Maptitude Desktop license.
Configuring Web Service Credentials
- Obtain a web service license and then choose Tools>Web Services Licenses to display the Web Service License dialog box.

- Click ➕ to add a web service

- Choose what3words from the Web Service Type drop-down list.

- Enter the API Key created from your what3words account.

- Check Optional Settings to include other information about the Web Service API Key.
