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Map Control: Zoom Levels -> Resolution

Map Control: Zoom Levels -> Resolution

UPDATED 2023: Please see the topic at Bing Maps Tile System - Bing Maps | Microsoft Learn for more details to answer the common question  “What is the resolution or scale at a particular zoom level in Virtual Earth or Bing maps?” 
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Map Control: Picking the Right Zoom Level

Map Control: Picking the Right Zoom Level

Much like when zooming on a camera to get just the right picture, when instantiating the Map Control, you have the option to specify a starting coordinate set and zoom level for road or aerial view. But, you might be scratching your head on exactly what zoom level to start at if you want to get a particular level of detail so try a few using a custom URL until you find the one that works!
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Windows Live Local powered by Virtual Earth!!

Windows Live Local powered by Virtual Earth!!

The Virtual Earth Standard Control SDK is avilable at: http://local.live.com The reviews so far have been great, and it is excellent to see such a positive response from our customers.  It was from all of your excellent feedback from the first beta that we were able to build this next version.  Thank you!  
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Welcome, Virtual Earth Developers

Welcome, Virtual Earth Developers

Welcome to the new Virtual Earth developer blog.  Going forward, we will strive to make this blog a good resource for news and information on developing applications powered by Virtual Earth.  Here we will be posting coding tips and tricks, pointers to new content on MSDN and community sites, and other information on building the best VE experience for your customers.  This blog is very new, and we don’t have...
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