Resources tagged with "silverlight"

Displaying satellite imagery on a Silverlight map

The Silverlight API supports the display of high-resolution satellite imagery providing visual information not availabe in traditional maps, such as vegetation, topographical features and obstacles on commercial properties.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 02:59

Displaying map information using the Silverlight API

You may find it useful to display information about the map (such as the coordinates of the current mouse location, zoom scales and pending tile requests). This tutorial demonstrates how to retrieve and display such information.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:08

Forward geocoding (performing an address search) using the Silverlight API

The process of searching for an address on a map is known as a 'forward geocode'. This tutorial demonstrates how to use a forward geocode to pinpoint an address on a map.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:11

Controlling a Silverlight map using data-bound controls

Data-binding is a powerful technique available in Silverlight that can be used to connect a data source to, for example, a user interface object. This means the position of the UI object can be automatically changed when the data source value changes.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:22

Creating a simple map using the silverlight API

Use Telogis GeoStream and Microsoft Silverlight technologies to quickly create a simple and modern web-based mapping application.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 02:55

Create a Silverlight-specific GeoBase project using Visual Studio

This simple tutorial walks you through the process of creating a Visual Studio project for use with the Silverlight API. This project is a useful template for your own applications.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:05

Creating and displaying markers on a Silverlight map

A typical mapping application will display the location of various points-of-interest (such as tourist sites or vehicle locations). This tutorial describes how to draw markers and place images at specific map locations.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:29

Drawing on a Silverlight map

This tutorial will walk you through the creation of a Silverlight map that you can draw on. Three methods of drawing on a map will be demonstrated: hard-coded XAML drawings, hard-coded C# drawings and using the mouse cursor to draw a shape.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:31

Drawing polygons on a Silverlight map

This tutorial demonstrates how to draw polygons over a Silverlight map using C# code.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:36

Reverse geocoding using the Silverlight API

The process of converting a geographical locaton to a textual address is known as 'reverse geocoding'. This tutorial demonstrates how to resolve and display the street address beneath the mouse cursor.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:18

Creating tooltips with the Silverlight API

You will often draw many objects on a map. Using tooltips, contextual information can be displayed for objects when the mouse hovers over each object. This tutorial describes how to create and assign tooltips to objects drawn on a map.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:34

Routing using XAML and the Silverlight API

This tutorial demonstrates how to create and draw a route using only XAML code.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:25

Routing using C# and the Silverlight API

This tutorial will demonstrate how to request and display a route using C# code. When the application is run, a web page displays a map, two text boxes, and a button. Enter start and finish addresses, then click the button to see the route and directions.
Published, Apr 6th 2011, 03:12