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We've done our best to compile a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions.
They are broken up by category and listed below.

• 10 Most Asked Questions
• iPhone & iPad SDK
• Web Maps Studio
• CloudMade Select

• Specialist Tools
• API Keys & Authentication
• Offline Maps
• iPhone LBA SDK

• Downloads
• Data Market Place
• Style Editor
• CloudMade General

Specialist Tools

What are CloudMade’s Specialist Tools?

Specialist Tools are a collection of APIs that give you direct HTTP access to the core services that CloudMade’s APIs and SDKs are built on. If you want to develop an app that pushes the boundaries of our existing libraries and SDKs, or if you are building for a platform that we do not currently support, the Specialist Tools are for you.

Are there any limits on use of the Specialist Tools?

The following limits apply to use of Specialist Tools per Web API key, (More about API Keys)

• Static Maps: 2,500 requests per IP per day
• Routing: 2,500 requests per IP per day
• Geocodes, Reverse Geocodes, Local Searches: 2,500 requests per IP per day

The following limits apply to use of Specialist Tools with a Mobile key:

• Static Maps: 2,500 requests per IP per day
• Routing: 2,500 requests per IP per day
• Geocodes, Reverse Geocodes, Local Searches: 2,500 requests per IP per day
• Navigation: 2,500 requests per IP per day

For Specialist Tools Free API key you have following limits:

• Tiles: 250,000 requests per month
• Vector Stream Server tiles: 250,000 requests per month
• Static Maps: 25,000 requests per month
• Routing: 25,000 requests per month
• Navigation: 25,000 requests per month
• Geocodes, Reverse Geocodes, Local Searches: 25,000 requests per month

I am using Specialist Tools but I can’t work out how to authenticate using User Tokens. Where can I find out more?

The API Keys and Authentication FAQ has more details about authenticating to use Specialist Tools.

Can I purchase a higher monthly volume of Specialist Tool services?

Yes. To find out about Specialist Tools Select, please get in touch with our developer sales team – developer-sales@cloudmade.com

Still looking for an answer?

If you have a question that is not listed here or need further assistance,
please, contact us via e-mail: support@cloudmade.com