Virtual Earth Developer CenterMicrosoft Virtual Earth is an integrated set of Web-based services that enable developers to provide unique views of data and develop dynamic online experiences through maps and rich geospatial imagery. The Virtual Earth platform empowers developers to build rich end-user experience, while maintaining control and flexibility through offering the enterprise level support that they have come to expect.
.gif) | Product Announcement: ASP.NET Virtual Earth Map Control Released
This map control enables you to provide your Web site visitors immersive experiences that integrate Microsoft Virtual Earth maps, aerial imagery, and bird's eye view. Now, you can download this free map control and get the functionality of Microsoft Virtual Earth. Just drag and drop this control from Visual Studio toolbox onto your Web page, set-up properties, and implement a Virtual Earth map on your Web site. Download the new map control from the July 2008 CTP of Windows Live Tools. Learn more here. | | What's New in v6.1 of the Virtual Earth Map Control
Version 6.1 of the Virtual Earth map control has been released! We've continued to listen to your requests for improved accuracy, new tools, feature enhancements, and robust platform capabilities, and we hope that you'll be pleased with the changes we've made. To see a list of the enhancements, read the announcement. | | New SDKs Available
A new version of the Virtual Earth map control SDK is available to support the v6.1 API. You have three options for reviewing the SDK. For a quick preview of v6.1 features and functionality use the interactive, task-based SDK that lets you switch back and forth between interacting with the map, looking at sample code, and browsing the reference. You can browse the documentation in the MSDN Library. Or you can download the SDK and browse at your convenience.
| | MapCruncher Beta for Microsoft Virtual Earth
MapCruncher beta for Microsoft Virtual Earth is a newly released, innovative tool that allows anyone to import maps, layer them, and share them on a Web site using the Microsoft Virtual Earth platform. Quickly combine your drawn-to-scale map with the Microsoft Virtual Earth environment to create a unique, composite view. Supplement existing road and aerial imagery with detailed custom information by easily importing entire maps into the Virtual Earth environment. Find out more about MapCruncher. |
Virtual Earth, a Developer Blog
Studying Climate Change in AlaskaThe Microsoft Environment Team published a case study called "Studying Climate Change With a SEAMONSTER" which leverages many Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Research personnel, but most importantly Virtual Earth. If you've ever... more
Update: 48 States in an '84 Scirocco Guy Stops at MicrosoftTim McConnell (see 48 States in an '84 Scirocco post) made his cameo appearance agreeing to swing north to Redmond after hitting Olympia, Washington. As you may recall, Tim is hitting all 48 US capitals in his '84 Volkswagen Scirocco and blogging abo... more
Hurricane Gustav Coverage with Virtual EarthI found a couple good sites using Virtual Earth to visualize information about Hurricane Gustav (in addition to the Texas Natural Resources Information System Launches Emergency Resource Site). See below. MSNBC - Shows the path, points along the pat... more
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| Other Virtual Earth Developer SitesWindows Live Dev
Windows Live Dev is your one-stop shop for the Windows Live Platform, including information on getting started with Windows Live services, latest documentation and APIs, samples, access to community areas and relevant blogs, and announcements of future releases and innovations. Virtual Earth on Windows Live Dev Virtual Earth Gallery
Examples of mashups using Virtual Earth. |
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