Virtual Earth Bing Maps API

Virtual Earth Bing Maps API

I need to mention an API that many people don’t know exist and that’s the API that allows you to publish data right to Live Search Maps using URL parameters. 
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Geocoding with Virtual Earth

Geocoding with Virtual Earth

I’ve received a few inquiries about how to geocode with Virtual Earth and it is the first step in being able to visualize data at a location.
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Virtual Earth for SharePoint

Virtual Earth for SharePoint

Rachna posted a great blog entry for his web part using Virtual Earth. I get this request all the time, so I’m glad the MOSS team stepped up. Check out his blog entry here.  CP
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Locking a Virtual Earth Map

Locking a Virtual Earth Map

There may be times when you want to have a restricted map view. The map.SetView option can get your map viewer to focus exactly where you want them to...and stay there!
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Disabling Pushpin Rollover Popups

Disabling Pushpin Rollover Popups

So, I haven’t done a Virtual Earth code sample for a while and have noticed that I’ve been hit with the question of “I have pushpins that I don’t want rollover popups for. How do I disable them?” Well, here’s how. 
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Drawing Tools for Virtual Earth

Drawing Tools for Virtual Earth

I get asked by developers a lot about how they can leverage the nifty drawing tools that are on Microsoft Maps. Well, you can try them yourself at https://samples.bingmapsportal.com/?search=drawing
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