Augmented Reality with Bing Maps in a Windows Store App

Augmented Reality with Bing Maps in a Windows Store App

In this blog post we are going to take a look at augmented reality apps and how to create them as Windows Store apps. When many people hear the words “augmented reality” the first thought that comes to mind is the large helmet type video games but that is not really the "reality" of Augmented Reality today
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Automating the Windows Map App

Automating the Windows Map App

Windows allows a Windows Store application to register as the default handler for a certain URI schema. This process is called Protocol Activation and it can be leveraged in the WinRT as well as the WinJS framework. The Windows Map app is registered for protocol activation and the URI schema is documented here. Through protocol activation you can control the map view, find places or business listings, calculate routes or even map entire...
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Infoboxes for Native Windows Store Apps

Infoboxes for Native Windows Store Apps

Recently there has been a number of requests for information on how to create infoboxes using the Bing Maps Native control. Many developers who have used our JavaScript controls are used to an infobox control being available out of the box and are a bit surprised that there isn’t one in the Native control. 
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Bing Maps in AutoCAD 2014

Bing Maps in AutoCAD 2014

We are excited to announce that Bing Maps is the default mapping service in Autodesk’s AutoCAD 2014 software. For those not familiar with AutoCAD, AutoCAD is Autodesk’s flagship software product and is the world’s most widely used 3D CAD (computer-aided design) software. 

Connecting a SharePoint List to Bing Maps

Connecting a SharePoint List to Bing Maps

In this blog post we will look at an easy way to integrate Bing Maps with SharePoint and connect to a SharePoint list. Many of the things shown in this blog post are not limited to SharePoint Server and can extend to SharePoint Online and Office 365. 
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Geocoding a SharePoint List Item

Geocoding a SharePoint List Item

Bing Maps is often integrated into SharePoint sites to display different types of information, from the location of customers to advance business intelligence information. A common task that needs to be carried out at some point is geocoding the location data so it can be displayed on a map. 
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3D Elevation Models using HTML5 and Bing Maps

3D Elevation Models using HTML5 and Bing Maps

In this blog post we will show you how to create a tool for generating a 3D model of elevation data from the Bing Maps REST Elevation Service using HTML5 and Bing Maps. There are a couple of different ways to create 3D models in HTML5. The method we are going to use to is to project 3D data onto a 2D canvas. 
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Bing Maps REST Service Tips & Tricks

Bing Maps REST Service Tips & Tricks

I’ve been a big fan of the Bing Maps REST services since they were first released several years ago and highly recommend trying them out if you haven’t already. 
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