How to use OpenStreetMaps?

[grafton84]

On this page https://www.photools.com/imatch/api-keys-explained/, it says: 'IMatch and IMatch Anywhere WebViewer uses this map by default.' How do I select that as a default service? In the Preferences ->Geo & Maps panel, I only have 3 options; GeoNames.org, Google and HERE.

[Mario]

Just open the Map Panel. OSM is set as the default.
OSM does not require user name or password, hence there are no options for this map type.

[grafton84]

I see that. However, when I try to search for locations, it says that 'search provider is not configured'. Does that mean that OpenStreetMaps doesn't have a search function?

Rob...

[Mario]

OpenStreetMap is just a map. It does not do searches.
To search locations, you must configure either GeoNames.org, Google or HERE.

[grafton84]

OK, thanks; that explains what I see.

Rob...

[Mario]

GeoNames.org is free and pretty good.
You just need to create an account and activate it. Follow the instructions on the GeoNames.org page.

[Jingo]

I continue to use and push along HERE as a map and reverse GEO provider.  I am getting some fantastic results from my MAP modified app that searches directly the Discover API for places.  Though Google seems to provide this data - I just cannot get it to work properly.