Hi Glenn,

I can help you get the Google Distance Matrix API working in OutSystems! Let me break down the relationship and configuration for you.

Understanding the Relationship

The Google Distance Matrix forge component typically provides a wrapper/abstraction layer that makes it easier to call the Google Distance Matrix API. However, you can also call it directly using a REST consumer.

Here's how they relate:

• Forge Component: Pre-built logic that handles the REST calls for you (easier but less flexible)
• REST Consumer: Direct integration where you configure the API calls yourself (more control)

This is the link to the documentation:
Distance Matrix API

For the REST API configuration:

• Base URL: https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/distancematrix
• Method: GET
• URL Path: /json

Input Parameters (all as Query Parameters):

• origins (Text) - Origin addresses or lat/lng coordinates
• destinations (Text) - Destination addresses or lat/lng coordinates
• key (Text) - Your API key
• mode (Text, Optional) - driving, walking, bicycling, transit
• units (Text, Optional) - metric or imperial
• departure_time (Text, Optional) - For transit/traffic
• avoid (Text, Optional) - tolls, highways, ferries

Example:
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/distancematrix/json?origins=San+Francisco&destinations=Los+Angeles&key=YOUR_API_KEY

I will provide you a small OML so you can see a implementation of this API