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Mapping
and Thematic Map Charts
.netCHARTING 4.0 adds
SmartMaps™
a powerful Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based mapping
type which enables the simple creation of full featured maps. SmartMaps ™
enable you to bind your own data to any map, combine it with
meta data included with the map itself and work with your data
in a real-world coordinate system. Zoom and align your map
based on real coordinates, choose map projections to alter the
map view, color maps based on value ranges, size and customize
markers based on data values and much more. Since
SmartMaps™
use industry standard shape files you can use data from
throughout the world and since it supports multiple layers, you
can add additional data and image layers to your
maps with ease.
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The layer support also
includes geo-coordinated satellite image layers for your
map chart. As a result, you can create stunning composite images
with a satellite image background and your own data,
coloring, or labels superimposed overtop. |
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Maps are supported seamlessly with .netCHARTING
so you can make use of the title box, legend box and
other features you have come to depend on. In addition,
thematic mapping is supported. This allows you to shade
map shapes based on available data. In this case,
population data is used and color ranges selected based on
population value. In addition, labels with new label
outline support are included to show the exact value. |
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In addition to mapping information
included with the map file itself, you can also bind
your own data to the map from your own dynamic database.
Here, sales figures are shown broken down by state. Thematic
mapping is also used to shade states based on sales
total ranges. |
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Zoom and center point features enable you to
create map views showing a subset of the entire map area.
Real-world coordinate support means you can take information
directly from a GPS, atlas or online mapping tool to pick your
zoom location. This map shows major cities and you can see
how the zoomed view enhances the clarity of city groupings near
the great lakes. |
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Of course, you can create map charts
for any area in the world since industry standard shape
files are used. Here is a map showing South and
Central America. This map also demonstrates using
a blended gradient background to enhance visuals. |
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Advanced formatting options are easily accessible
as each country (or any section of the map) can be customized with different label,
background and fill options. Here country backgrounds are
set to flag images and label sizes and formatting customized. |
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Markers can be customized based on
real-world mapping data. Here, city population size is shown
reflected in marker size. In addition, capital
cities are shown with a red triangular marker while
other cities are shown with a blue circle marker. |
All of the power and functionality that
SmartMaps™
provide to developers is easily accessible. This simple
map demonstration was created in 3 lines of code!
Chart.Type = ChartType.Map
Chart.TempDirectory = "temp"
Chart.Mapping.MapLayerCollection.Add("primusa.shp")
Yes, that is all that is required to create a map
using
SmartMaps™. |
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Powerful label and background
formatting options enable you to tune the look and feel
of the map using simple properties. Here, the label
outline and color are adjusted, state color is set and
online color is also changed. |
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Here, thematic mapping shows voting results and uses custom
label formatting to display both state code and winning count.
States are colored based on winning party. |
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All of the samples shown above
are included in the free developer version of .netCHARTING,
download it today and experience
SmartMaps™
for yourself! |
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