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NAME
mapqs - search for location maps using the MapQuest.com service.
SYNOPSIS
mapqs [ COUNTRY ] [ -a ADDRESS ] [ -c CITY ] [ -s STATE ] [ -z ZIP/POSTAL CODE ]
DESCRIPTION
mapqs provides commandline access to the basic parameters used to search for a location using
MapQuest.com whether foreign or domestic. These parameters are displayed clearly as part of
the URL for this type of search.
OPTIONS
Note: The country only needs to be specified if you are searching for a map location that is abroad.
To obtain a map either the City or the Zip/Postal Code must be specified.
-a ADDRESS(S)
-c CITY
-s STATE
without Zip Code, needed for locations within the U.S.
-z ZIP/POSTAL CODE
EXAMPLES
Example: mapqs
Result: Opens the homepage for the MapQuest.com.
Example: mapqs UK
Result: Locates the United Kingdom on a map of Europe.
Example: mapqs -c Jacksonville -s FL
Result: Returns a map of Jacksonville, Florida in the U.S.
Example: mapqs ES -c Seville
Result: Location map of Sevilla, in Andalucia, Spain.
Example: mapqs US -a 1060 W Addison St -c Chicago -s IL -z 60613
Result: Location map of Wrigley Field.
Example: mapqs -c Paris
Result: Returns a list of Paris locations near you.
Example: mapqs -z 90210
Result: Location map of Beverly Hills, California.
SEE ALSO
http://www.mapquest.com/settings.adp
AUTHOR
Paul M. Boren
pmboren AT gmail DOT com