Global Settings - Map Settings
In this section of the Global Settings module, you can make fundamental business modifications, such as changing the map provider or importing or enabling GeoJSON data.
1. In the Aranda FIELD SERVICE web console, in the heading menu select the “Profile” option.
2. From the main menu select the Global Settings. In the Info View, turn on the Enable Editing and in the detail view, complete the Global Settings and Map Settings information for the selected profile.
3. When you enable the editing of global settings fields, a confirmation message is displayed to warn you of the changes to be made to the tool.
4. In the Global Settings Detail View in the AFLS web console, select the Map Settings, where you can change the service provider for maps in the web app, AssistMe, and mobile app. The options offered within the app are:
Package | Default in installation | Guy | Cost | Considerations |
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OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim | Yes |
Open source maps and geocoding with open source |
None | Geocoding (Nominatim service) for comparison of the other two packages, it has less effectiveness in the results. |
OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS | No |
Open source maps and geocoding that ArcGIS cloud service consumes |
Geocoding and reverse geocoding service consumption. Each request generates cost. |
To register the service, you must access the Arcgis page, register an application and obtain the Client Id and Secret Id - API Key to be recorded in AFLS. |
Google Maps | No |
Maps and geocoding by Google Maps | Both painting maps such as geocoding and reverse geocoding generate cost per request |
To register the service, you must log in to the Google Maps page and get the Secret Id - API Key (for BASIC packages) and if the package is PREMIUM, also the C_lient ID._ |

When making a change of provider, new fields can be enabled that vary depending on the provider chosen. Example: Google enables Api Key, Client ID, and Plan Type.
⚐ Note: After switching map providers and saving, users need to log in again to view the change in the web, mobile, and AssistMe apps.
5. When you finish configuring the global settings, click Save in the Detail View of the AFLS configuration console, to confirm the changes made.
Comparison between map providers
Below is an example of Geocoding in different countries using all map providers:
CHILE
Example 1
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Exposición 1511, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Calle Exposición 1511, Estación Central, Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, 9160000

- Google Maps -> Exposición 1511, Santiago, Estación Central, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Example 2
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Manuel de Amat 2763, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Calle Manuel de Amat 2763, Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, 8320000

- Google Maps -> Manuel de Amat 2763, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

MEXICO
Example 1
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Calle Pulacayo, Colonia Lindavista, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, 07300, Mexico

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Pulacayo, Lindavista, Gustavo A Madero, Mexico City, 07300

- Google Maps -> Pulacayo, 07300 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Example 2
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Calle Quito, Colonia Lindavista, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, 07300, Mexico

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Quito, Lindavista, Gustavo A Madero, Mexico City, 07300

- Google Maps -> Quito, 07300 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

BRASIL
Example 1
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Praça dos Três Poderes - Brasília, DF, 70297-400, Brazil

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Praça dos Três Poderes, Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70100

- Google Maps -> Praça dos Três Poderes - Brasília, DF, 70100-000, Brazil

Ejemplo 2
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> W1 Sul, SQS 103, Asa Sul, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Región Centro-Oeste, 70342-010, Brazil

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> SQS 103, Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70342-000

- Google Maps -> Via W1 Sul - Asa Sul Superquadra Sul 103 - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70297-400, Brasil

COLOMBIA
Example 1
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Carrera 9, Ciudadela Nueva Santafé, Locality La Candelaria, Bogotá, Bogotá Distrito Capital, 111711, Colombia

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Carrera 9, La Catedral, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Bogotá, D.C.

- Google Maps -> Cra. 9 #12c-15, Bogota, Colombia

Example 2
- OpenStreet Maps + Nominatim -> Avenida Carrera 50, Rionegro, UPZ Los Andes, Locality Barrios Unidos, Bogotá, Bogotá Distrito Capital, 111211, Colombia

- OpenStreet Maps + ArcGIS -> Avenida Carrera 50, Rionegro, Barrios Unidos, Bogotá, Bogotá, D.C.

- Google Maps -> Cra. 50, Barrios Unidos, Bogotá, Colombia

Comparative table
Open Street maps + Nominatim | Open Street maps + Arcgis | Google Maps | |
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CR 7:15-17 | Carrera 7, Serafina, San Cristóbal, Bogotá, Capital District, 111511, Colombia |
Carrera 7 15 17, Veracruz, Santa Fé, Bogota, Bogotá, D.C. | Cra. 7 #15-17, Bogota, Colombia |
CL 164 15-20 | Calle 164, Gilmar, Suba, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111156, Colombia |
Calle 164 15 20, El Toberin, Usaquén, Bogota, Bogotá, D.C. | Cl. 164 #15-20, Bogota, Colombia |
Titan Plaza | Titan Plaza, Calle 86A, Minuto de Dios, Engativá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111021, Colombia |
Titan Plaza | Av. Boyacá #80-94, Bogotá, Colombia |
Cra 69 # 98 A - 11 | Carrera 69, Bosque Popular, Engativá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, 111061, Colombia |
Carrera 69 98A 11, Julio Florez, Suba, Bogota, Bogotá, D.C. | Cra. 69 #98a-11, Bogotá, Colombia |