The Google Map Place Detail action is used to retrieve detailed information about a specific location on Google Maps. By entering the place_id parameter, the user can obtain the location's name, address, coordinates, phone number, business hours, and other information. It can be used in all scenarios where travel, reservations, restaurant/hotel applications, or detailed location information is required.

Technical Specifications

• Function: Retrieves all details of a specific location registered on Google Maps.
• Parameters:
  
  • settings (Object – required): Settings required for Google Maps integration.
  • place_id (String – required): Location ID provided by Google Places API.
• Result: Singular (One) → Returns details of the relevant location.
• Value Binding:
  
  • place_id can be entered as fixed.
  • Can be dynamically bound from the Google Map Place Search output.
• Web & Mobile Support: Works on both web and mobile applications.

Google Map Place Detail Application Steps

1. Add Action

• Go to the screen in your Kuika project where you want to display the location details.
• UI Design → + ADD ACTION → Google → Google Map Place Detail Add the action.

2. Configure Parameters

• settings: Google Maps settings are selected.
• place_id:
  
  • Fixed usage → “ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4”.
  • Dynamic usage → The place_id in the Google Map Place Search output is linked here.

Usage Scenario: “Show Restaurant Details”

In a dining reservation app, the user searches for a restaurant and wants to see all the information about the selected restaurant.

Steps:

1. The user searches for a restaurant using Google Map Place Search.
2. A restaurant is selected from the returned results.
3. The place_id of the selected venue → is sent to the Google Map Place Detail action.
4. The restaurant's address, phone number, and opening hours are displayed on the screen.

Google Map Place Detail Advanced Customizations

• Reservation Integration: The returned phone or website information can be used for reservations.
• Map Display: The returned coordinates (latitude/longitude) can be marked directly on the map.
• Rich Information: Users can be shown not only the address, but also photos and user reviews.

Technical Risks and Controls

• The action does not work without a place_id.
• An empty result is returned when an incorrect or invalid place_id is entered.
• An error may occur when Google Places API quota limits are exceeded.