Map Suite Desktop Edition is a .NET native set of GIS software controls that lets .NET developers add rich, interactive maps to their Windows Forms applications for the Windows Desktop. Packed with powerful mapping features and support for the most popular data formats, Map Suite Desktop Edition makes GIS accessible to developers of any skill. Detailed feature list »
Create Powerful GIS Apps in Just Minutes
- Build interactive GIS applications for the desktop in a few lines of code
- Develop in a fraction of the time it takes with legacy GIS components
- Code the way you want with the included Windows Forms or WPF controls
The Next Generation of Desktop GIS
- Designed for Visual Studio 2008 or 2010 and the .NET Framework 3.5
- Streamlined, progressive API makes coding faster and more lightweight
- Highly customizable and expandable to support any business need
Expanded Spatial Data Support
- Natively handle Shapefile, TAB, Oracle Spatial, SQL 2008, PostGIS & more
- Support dozens more formats with the included FDO extension
- Create your own OpenGIS® compliant data sources
Start Mapping Quickly and Affordably
- 60-day risk-free trial available for every Map Suite component
- Build a fully-functional map in just moments, with only a few lines of code
- Distribute your finished project royalty-free
Deliver a Rich GIS User Experience
Map Suite Desktop Edition supports mouse wheel scrolling, dynamic refreshes, track zooming, animation effects and more, giving your users a visually rich GIS experience on their Windows desktop.
Sample Applications Included
Seeing is not just believing — it's also a great way to learn. Map Suite Desktop Edition includes a variety of C# and VB.NET sample applications for both Visual Studio 2008 and 2010.
Built On the Rock-Solid Map Suite API
Map Suite was designed using the most stringent development methodologies available. The result is a highly extensible, well-documented GIS framework, backed by a battery of over 3,000 test cases.
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.
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