The Map Suite World Map Kit SDK is an extension for our Map Suite line of GIS developer controls that includes everything you need to display professional-looking maps of any location on Earth. The kit comes with map data covering the world—plus enhanced street-level detail of the United States and Canada—and pre-built rendering classes that deliver beautiful maps instantly. The included source code allows you to redesign the maps or add your own data.
Now Includes 2009 Street Data Update
The World Map Kit is now based on TIGER® 2009, the latest street map data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, delivering even more accurate maps to your applications.
Enhance Your Map Suite App in a Few Lines of Code
- Add the rendering class, a few lines of code, and be up and running
- Preset Zoom Levels deliver optimum map render time and visual appeal
- Host your maps locally and add in your own custom data
Includes a Complete Set of GIS Spatial Data
- Detailed street level coverage for the U.S. and Canada, 2009 revision
- Major road level detail covering the rest of the globe
- Approximately 20 GB GIS dataset, updated semi-annually and optimized for performance
A Complete Map Rendering Solution in One Box
- Distribute your completed GIS application royalty-free
- 60-day risk-free trial version available — contact us for details
- Check out our online demo to see the World Map Kit in action
Sample Applications Show You The Way
New in the 2009 Street Data Update is a collection of sample applications showing you how to integrate the World Map Kit into applications made with Map Suite Desktop, Web, Silverlight and Services Edition, using both C# and VB.NET languages.
Create Professional-Looking Maps in No Time
The World Map Kit can instantly generate polished, professional-looking maps of the world in just a few lines of code. See our free online GIS demo for a fully-functional example.
Full Source Code Included for Complete Customization
Don't like how the maps look? Want to write your own rendering logic or add your own data layers to the mix? With the included source code, you have the freedom to make whatever changes you can imagine.
Professional Support That's Ready to Assist You
ThinkGeo's professional support staff is always on hand to back you up. Every Map Suite .NET GIS component comes with a complimentary, one-year Software Assurance Plan.
Requires a Map Suite 3.0 or Higher GIS Component
In order to use the Map Suite World Map Kit, you need to have version 3.0 or higher of one of the following Map Suite GIS components: Desktop Edition, WPF Desktop Edition, Web Edition, Services Edition, Silverlight Edition or WMS Server Edition. For users of Map Suite 2.x, legacy map kits for the USA, Canada and World are available for no extra charge with your purchase of the World Map Kit. Please contact us for details.
Includes Accurate Road Signage for U.S. and Canada
The World Map Kit comes built-in with accurate road signage for U.S. and Canadian highways, major roads, state roads and more. There's no extra work to be done to deliver polished and professional maps.
Need a Simpler Option?
The World Map Kit SDK is intended for developers who need full control over the World Map Kit source code. However, if you would simply like to deploy the World Map Kit to your clients without any code changes, consider either the World Map Kit WMS Server or World Map Kit Online products instead. For more information, browse our complete line of World Map Kit editions below.
A complete set of world map data that you can customize and integrate into your own .NET GIS applications. Designed for developers using Visual Studio.
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Host your own web map server in-house with the included set of world map data. Control access however you like. No develop- ment experience necessary.
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Just need access to world maps online? License the World Map Kit Online and we'll host it for you. Pay only an annual fee and you're good to go.
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