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[Software     name]  Directions Ver.2.8
[Registered   name]  GRouteMap.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11 64bit version.
[Required      DLL]  .NET 10.0
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

This software uses the Google maps API service to provide route guidance to your destination.
It retrieves the necessary information from the network and displays it on the screen.
In addition, in environments where English audio is available, it can read out route guidance.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\GRouteMap.exe     : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run GRouteMap.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Directions".

 ".NET 10.0" is required for operation. ".NET 10.0" will be automatically installed from the network.


+ Precautions.

 A Google Maps API key is required for this to work. Please visit https://mapsplatform.google.com/ to get your key.

 The three required APIs are Directions, Geocoding, and Maps JavaScript.

 An environment where Internet services can be used is required.

 Data may not be available depending on the network environment.

 Google Maps is copyrighted, so please use it for personal use only.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Launch the app, specify your departure and destination, and press the route guidance button.

 You can choose to drive (highways, toll roads), walk, and specify stopovers (up to 8 points) from the settings button in the upper left.

 You can move to a stopover by clicking it.

 You can display the address by clicking the stopover marker.

 To delete a stopover, click the desired stopover and then press the "-" button.

 Pressing the "-" button without specifying a stopover will delete the last stopover.

 In environments where English voice is available, you can set the read-aloud button.

 In environments where multiple voices are available, you can right-click the button to select a voice.

 When the read-aloud voice is on, the text clicked in the route list will be read aloud.

 You can save the route guidance information as XML data by pressing the convert button.

 On the map, you can zoom in and out using the +/- buttons or the mouse wheel.

 You can right-click the latitude and longitude information displayed at the bottom of the screen to copy it to the clipboard.

 You can select "Print" or "Screenshot" from the system menu in the upper left.

 The following functions are assigned to the keyboard.

   F4 : Set API key.
   F5 : Open Google Maps.
   F6 : Create route list.
   F7 : Print. (*1)
   F8 : Switch route list display.
   F9 : Convert to PDF. (*1)
   F10: Take screenshot.

 (*1) There is a difference in size between when you select PDF for printing and when you convert to PDF using the F9 key.


+ Version history.

    Ver.2.8   2026.8.22

    - The library has been changed from .NET 8.0 to .NET 10.0.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.2.7   2025.6.14

    - As Google Map API has become a paid service, an API key is now required.

    Ver.2.6   2025.4.15

    - Added English resources.
    - Supported updating of controls.

    Ver.2.5   2024.10.26

    - Added bicycle route navigation.
    - Fixed a bug that caused the route list to be hidden.
    - Added "Print" and "Screenshot" to the system menu.

    Ver.2.4   2024.10.18

    - Fixed display problems caused by Windows Update.
    - Updated the version of WebView2 Runtime.

    Ver.2.3   2023.11.23

    - Changed the library from .NET 6.0 to .NET 8.0.

    Ver.2.2   2023.4.21

    - Improved version inspection of .NET6.0 Desktop Runtime.

    Ver.2.1   2022.11.18

    - Updated the version of WebView2 Runtime.
    - Supports dark mode switching for Windows 10 and later.
    - Updated the version of .NET6.0 Desktop Runtime from Ver.6.0.6 to Ver.6.0.11.

    Ver.2.0   2022.7.10

    - Changed the working folder for the Store version.
    - Updated the version of WebView2 Runtime.
    - Updated the version of .NET6.0 Desktop Runtime from Ver.6.0.1 to Ver.6.0.6.

    Ver.1.9   2022.1.5

    - The operating environment has been migrated to .NET 6.0.
    - Limited the operating OS to 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11.
    - Added shortcut key 'F5' to open in browser.
    - Added shortcut key 'F9' to convert to PDF.
    - Changed browser control to respond to warnings.

    Ver.1.8   2021.11.12

    - Operation has been confirmed on the Windows 11 retail version.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.1.7   2021.6.1

    - You can now select the voice tone for reading out.

    Ver.1.6   2020.10.1

    - Fixed the bug that caused characters to become blurry at DPI other than 100%.
    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.7.2.

    Ver.1.5   2020.3.15

    - Ended support for Windows 7.
    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.7.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community.

    Ver.1.4   2019.11.14

    - You can now save and select location history.
    - You can now switch the display of the route list with the F8 key.

    Ver.1.3   2019.4.27

    - Displays the previous start position.

    Ver.1.2   2019.3.22

    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.6.1.

    Ver.1.1   2018.11.1

    - If an app that is already running is launched, it will be displayed in the foreground.

    Ver.1.0   2016.10.12

    - First version released

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

    https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/directions

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