Geocoding Error: local variable 'url' referenced before assignment when using Google API

[samisnunu]

Hi,
I got the following error message if I use my Google API option to geocode addresses:

"There was an error with the geocoding service:
local variable 'url' referenced before assignment."

Please help,
Sami

[CbassettEGR]

Hi,

Having the same problem here.

[Flo45]

The issue comes from the OsmGeoCoder class (inside geocoders.py file). It's easy to fix but I never did that on a GitHub project, can I make the change and commit it ?

[elpaso]

Sure: hit fork on the top right corner of the repo window (this window) and make a PR

[Flo45]

Sure: hit fork on the top right corner of the repo window (this window) and make a PR

Do I have to increment the version on metadata.txt file or you manage it ?

[elpaso]

Please update metadata as well (and add a changelog line with your name in it if you want).

[bzjoe]

Just found this same error in the GeoCoding Plugin and have been looking for the solution. The Google engine is the only one accurate enough for me to use. The Reverse GeoCoding works fine but the Address GeoCoder does not. Tested my Google API Key at https://www.gpsvisualizer.com/geocode and it DID NOT work. Set the key with no website restrictions but had to add another API to the key - it now has: Geocoding API and Maps JavaScript API and works well on GPSvisualizer but still not working on the GeoCoding plugin. HELP!!! Joe:-)