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Looking for mapping information w/ .NET

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WannaFly

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I want to be able to plot addresses/coordinates on a map. The problem is it will be on my intranet and none of the major service providers allow you to do this. Does anyone have any input on a free/very low cost product that would allow me to easily do this?

Google earth is exactly what I'm looking for , I want the zoom/pan/click for more info functionality - so those are bonuses, but not required I guess.

Thanks in advance for any input!
 
So when you are saying the service providers don't let you do this, you mean that you can't embed a map on your page that accesses data on an external web site or what? I've embedded google maps in local apps; it's relatively easy (though you are best off being able to get the exact lat & long for plotting).
 
torpid: I mean it violates their terms of usage. I do have coords, and I just want to show it on a map.

Google: To use the Maps API on an intranet or in a non-publicly accessible application, please check out Google Maps for Enterprise.
Virtual earth: Your Application and content in your Application must be available publicly without restriction

etc....

I'm sure I *COULD* do it - but it's against their terms of use.
 
For simple mapping you could use a GIS mapping control for .Net called thinkgeo http://thinkgeo.com/

Problem is you either need to buy their data pack or use your own, which is going to be much slower and less detailed than using google or VEs pre-generated images.
 
WannaFly, I've looked into this before and you're correct that it does violate the terms of service for all the free services. Your only legal solution is to buy or subscribe to one of these services if you want it to be entirely contained within your intranet.

As an alternative, you could link directly to Google Maps or your favorite mapping site. You just have to fill in the URL with the appropriate info.

techfuzz
 
Originally posted by: techfuzz
WannaFly, I've looked into this before and you're correct that it does violate the terms of service for all the free services. Your only legal solution is to buy or subscribe to one of these services if you want it to be entirely contained within your intranet.

As an alternative, you could link directly to Google Maps or your favorite mapping site. You just have to fill in the URL with the appropriate info.

techfuzz
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Thanks for confirming my question - I thought it was correct.

Originally posted by: KB
For simple mapping you could use a GIS mapping control for .Net called thinkgeo http://thinkgeo.com/

Problem is you either need to buy their data pack or use your own, which is going to be much slower and less detailed than using google or VEs pre-generated images.
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KB, thanks again for the input - I did find that site, but unfortunately it's just out of my budget - we have literally _0_ budget to buy controls. I did find GPS tools which is very inexpensive, but i'm still not sure it'll provide me with what I need. http://franson.com/gpstools/pu...atform=net&license=pro
 
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