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.
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Virtual Earth Web Services 1.0 and the Virtual Earth map control 6.2 have been released! The Virtual Earth Web Services is a set of services that allow you to integrate maps and imagery, driving directions, and other location features into your application. Browse the SDK online to start using the Virtual Earth Web Services. If you're interested in the newest features in the Virtual Earth map control 6.2, check out the What's New in the Virtual Earth Map Control topic in the MSDN Library. | | 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. | | 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. |
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Navigation and Location USA 2008 Conference I’ll be presenting at the Navigation and Location USA 2008 Conference in San Jose, CA on December 3, 2008 presented by Telematics Update. The discussion, “Unlocking New Revenues Through the Web” is one I’m very passionate about. I see quite a few ap... more
Tracking the Spread of Diabetes in Australia The Australian National Diabetes Services Scheme has published an interesting Virtual Earth map application illustrating the spread and penetration of diabetes across the country. The Australian Diabetes Map allows users to select a specific area ty... more
Geospatial Map Annotations in the Spatial Wiki We in the GIS and LBS world have long wondered how it would be possible to create such a mapping engine that would render the most accurate, up to date maps available with roads and points of interest, geographic boundaries, etc., etc. Let’s put geo... more
Mr. Obama, Please Save Us All….MSNBC just published an interesting little Virtual Earth mashup highlighting mayoral cries from around the nation. The topics include economy (by far number 1), energy, health care, immigration, infrastructure, national security, public safety, taxes... more
Tracking Wild Fires with Pitney Bowes and Virtual Earth Some may be thinking Public Enemy prophets with their song “Burn Hollywood Burn” after seeing some of the destruction in Southern California. Chuck didn’t mention Montecito or Sylmar in the lyrics, though. Sadness to my peeps who still live down the... more
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