<aside> 💡 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

1. Login or signup for a what3words developer account.
2. Select Create Another Key.
3. Specify the name of your business and the name of the software you use.
4. 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.

1. Get a coordinate from a user click on the map
2. Get longitude and latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds
3. 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

1. Obtain a web service license and then choose Tools>Web Services Licenses to display the Web Service License dialog box.

1. Click ➕ to add a web service

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

1. Enter the API Key created from your what3words account.

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