Bing Maps Extensions

Created Issue: Add Ajax v7 Heat Map Support [8674]

crpietschmann — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:52:41 GMT

http://alastaira.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/bing-maps-ajax-v7-heatmap-library/

Source code checked in, #63081

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:00:33 GMT

Closed Feature: Create VEToolkit.MapEvent Enum Type [900]

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:53:23 GMT

Create VEToolkit.MapEvent Enum Type so that Intellisense can be used when attaching to Map Events.

For Example:
map.AttachEvent(VEToolkit.MapEvent.Click, function() { });
Comments:

Cancelled

Closed Issue: Use "private" variables/aliases to help reduce code size [3716]

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:52:42 GMT

Use a technique similar to what's used with jQuery to encapsulate VEToolkit methods:

(function($){
// Place VEToolkit methods here
// reference $ in place of VEToolkit to help reduce code
})(VEToolkit);
Comments:

Cancelled

Closed Issue: Add VEToolkit.Map.GetMapView method that support Birdseye Mode [712]

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:52:19 GMT

Add VEToolkit.Map.GetMapView method that support Birdseye Mode

Reference Links:
http://viavirtualearth.com/wiki/BirdsEyeLatLong.ashx

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vemapcontroldev/thread/1e632cc0-0afd-4b1b-9a03-7651e14b9652/
Comments:

Cancelled

Closed Issue: Add an "extend" method to be used internally [3715]

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:51:56 GMT

Add an "extend" method to be used internally to help reduce the code complexity. Essentially make it easier to create new objects.

http://pietschsoft.com/post/2009/07/29/JavaScript-Easily-Extend-an-Object-Element.aspx
Comments:

Source code checked in, #63078

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:42:40 GMT

Ajax v7: Added some code comments

Source code checked in, #63077

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:41:12 GMT

Ajax v7: Added functionality to calculate whether a Point is within a Polygon

Source code checked in, #63076

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:36:15 GMT

Ajax v7: Added functionality to calculate distance between 2 points

Source code checked in, #63074

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:28:03 GMT

Started Ajax v7 support / Added Circle drawing functionality

Source code checked in, #63072

crpietschmann — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:07:10 GMT

Source code checked in, #60711

crpietschmann — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:28:55 GMT

Source code checked in, #60710

crpietschmann — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:27:48 GMT

Source code checked in, #58951

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:04:38 GMT

Created new "BingMaps_Ajax_v7" folder to contain the new stuff for Bing Maps Ajax v7

Updated Wiki: Home

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:02:37 GMT

Bing Maps Extensions is a set of helpers that extend Bing Maps for Enterprise with functionality not implemented directly by the Bing Maps API.

VEToolkit has been renamed Bing Maps Extensions!
You can still download the older VEToolkit stuff for Bing Maps Ajax v6; however we are currently working on a new version of the toolit for the new Bing Maps Ajax v7 Control.

In the News

2009-04-08 - Simplovation release open source VEToolkit for Virtual Earth via geowebguru.com
2009-01-27 - VEToolkit: A must have for all Virtual Earth Developers! via Marc Schweigert
2009-01-25 - VEToolkit - Virtual Earth Toolkit v6.2.012509.1053 Released! via Chris Pietschmann

Team Members

Chris Pietschmann - Chris is a Microsoft MVP for the Windows Live Platform, a Co-Founder of Carto LLC, and the Owner of Simplovation LLC. You can view Chris' blog at http://pietschsoft.com

Updated Wiki: Home

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:00:33 GMT

Bing Maps Extensions is a set of helpers that extend Bing Maps for Enterprise with functionality not implemented directly by the Bing Maps API.

In the News

Team Members

Chris Pietschmann - Chris is a Microsoft MVP for the Windows Live Platform, a Co-Founder of Carto LLC, and the Owner of Simplovation LLC. You can view Chris' blog at http://pietschsoft.com

Updated Wiki: Home

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:00:15 GMT

Welcome to the VEToolkit!

Bing Maps Extensions is a set of helpers that extend Bing Maps for Enterprise with functionality not implemented directly by the Bing Maps API.

In the News

Team Members

Chris Pietschmann - Chris is a Microsoft MVP for the Windows Live Platform, a Co-Founder of Carto LLC, and the Owner of Simplovation LLC. You can view Chris' blog at http://pietschsoft.com

Updated Wiki: VEToolkit

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:58:25 GMT

Old Version: VEToolkit

This project currently has 3 main pieces: JavaScript, jQuery and ASP.NET MVC. Each are part of the overall VEToolkit project, but have their own release cycles. Currently there are releases available for download of both the JavaScript and jQuery extensions. The ASP.NET MVC component is currently under development and can be downloaded within the latest Source Source Code Change Set.

VEToolkit in the News

jQuery Features

Simple jQuery extensions for the VEToolkit that allow Virtual Earth Maps to be created in a page more easily using jQuery.

ASP.NET MVC Features

The “VEToolkit.Web.MVC.Map” component is written as an Extension to the ASP.NET MVC AjaxHelper class, and allows for a simpler experience when implementing Virtual Earth mapping within ASP.NET MVC applications. This is an early prototype of what the component will be; it’s not a final release; but you are free to use it.

JavaScript Features - Controls/Extenders/Methods

The JavaScript Controls/Tools in the VEToolkit library are completely self contained, and don't require the use of any other JavaScript library to use other than Virtual Earth 6.2 (current version). This allows you to use this toolkit along-side any other JavaScript library (jQuery, ASP.NET AJAX, etc.); plus you can make use of it with any server-side framework of you choice (ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, PHP, etc.).

Controls
- VEToolkit.ShapeListControl
  - A simple control that displays a list of Shapes that are currently plotted on the VEMap.
Extenders
- VEToolkit.ContextMenuExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with Context Menu (right click menu) support.
- VEToolkit.DragShapeExtender
  - This extends the VEMap to allow the user to reposition Shapes by simply clicking and dragging them around the map. It also implements functionality that allows you (the programmer) to determine at runtime which Shapes are draggable.
- VEToolkit.MiniMapExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with better MiniMap support; allowing the MiniMap to easily be positioned and aligned into any side/corner of the VEMap display.
Helper Methods
- VEToolkit.LoadAPI
  - This methods allows you to easily load the Virtual Earth JavaScript API On-Demand at runtime.
- VEToolkit.Drawing.DrawCircle
  - This method returns a collection of VELatLong objects that represent a Circle with a given radius surrounding a specific VELatLong center point.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateBearing
  - This method calculates the bearing (in degrees) between two VELatLong coordinates. This can be used to calculate the direction an object is pointing or traveling.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateInverseCoordinate
  - This method calculates the Inverse VELatLong coordinate for a given VELatLong coordinate. (Or opposite position on the globe)
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateMidPoint
  - This method calculates the Mid Point (Center Point) in between two VELatLong coordinates.
- VEToolkit.Math.GetPolygonCentroid
  - This method calculates the approximate Centroid (Center Point) of a Polygon.
- VEToolkit.Math.IsInPolygon
  - This method calculates whether a given VELatLong coordinate exists within a given Polygon made up of an Array/collection of VELatLong coordinates.

JavaScript Intellisense

The JavaScript (.js) source code files for this project also include full Visual Studio 2008 Intellisense support.

JavaScript File Structure

The file structure of the JavaScript (.js) files is as follows:

VEToolkit.Core.js - This file contains the "core" methods of the toolkit. This includes any basic Math and Drawing functions/methods.
VEToolkit.{...}Extender.js - Each Extender is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Extender.js". Extenders are objects that "extend" the VEMap object with a set of functionality that isn't already built into the VE API. The functionality added may not always display any content to the user.
VEToolkit.{...}Control.js - Each Control is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Control.js". Controls are objects that display content to the user within the page, and connect to the Map to provide that content within the context of the Map being displayed.

Updated Wiki: VEToolkit

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:58:02 GMT

VEToolkit in the News

jQuery Features

Simple jQuery extensions for the VEToolkit that allow Virtual Earth Maps to be created in a page more easily using jQuery.

ASP.NET MVC Features

JavaScript Features - Controls/Extenders/Methods

Controls
- VEToolkit.ShapeListControl
  - A simple control that displays a list of Shapes that are currently plotted on the VEMap.
Extenders
- VEToolkit.ContextMenuExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with Context Menu (right click menu) support.
- VEToolkit.DragShapeExtender
  - This extends the VEMap to allow the user to reposition Shapes by simply clicking and dragging them around the map. It also implements functionality that allows you (the programmer) to determine at runtime which Shapes are draggable.
- VEToolkit.MiniMapExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with better MiniMap support; allowing the MiniMap to easily be positioned and aligned into any side/corner of the VEMap display.
Helper Methods
- VEToolkit.LoadAPI
  - This methods allows you to easily load the Virtual Earth JavaScript API On-Demand at runtime.
- VEToolkit.Drawing.DrawCircle
  - This method returns a collection of VELatLong objects that represent a Circle with a given radius surrounding a specific VELatLong center point.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateBearing
  - This method calculates the bearing (in degrees) between two VELatLong coordinates. This can be used to calculate the direction an object is pointing or traveling.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateInverseCoordinate
  - This method calculates the Inverse VELatLong coordinate for a given VELatLong coordinate. (Or opposite position on the globe)
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateMidPoint
  - This method calculates the Mid Point (Center Point) in between two VELatLong coordinates.
- VEToolkit.Math.GetPolygonCentroid
  - This method calculates the approximate Centroid (Center Point) of a Polygon.
- VEToolkit.Math.IsInPolygon
  - This method calculates whether a given VELatLong coordinate exists within a given Polygon made up of an Array/collection of VELatLong coordinates.

JavaScript Intellisense

The JavaScript (.js) source code files for this project also include full Visual Studio 2008 Intellisense support.

JavaScript File Structure

The file structure of the JavaScript (.js) files is as follows:

VEToolkit.Core.js - This file contains the "core" methods of the toolkit. This includes any basic Math and Drawing functions/methods.
VEToolkit.{...}Extender.js - Each Extender is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Extender.js". Extenders are objects that "extend" the VEMap object with a set of functionality that isn't already built into the VE API. The functionality added may not always display any content to the user.
VEToolkit.{...}Control.js - Each Control is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Control.js". Controls are objects that display content to the user within the page, and connect to the Map to provide that content within the context of the Map being displayed.

Updated Wiki: VEToolkit

crpietschmann — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:56:42 GMT

VEToolkit in the News

jQuery Features

Simple jQuery extensions for the VEToolkit that allow Virtual Earth Maps to be created in a page more easily using jQuery.

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ASP.NET MVC Features

JavaScript Features - Controls/Extenders/Methods

Controls
- VEToolkit.ShapeListControl
  - A simple control that displays a list of Shapes that are currently plotted on the VEMap.
Extenders
- VEToolkit.ContextMenuExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with Context Menu (right click menu) support.
- VEToolkit.DragShapeExtender
  - This extends the VEMap to allow the user to reposition Shapes by simply clicking and dragging them around the map. It also implements functionality that allows you (the programmer) to determine at runtime which Shapes are draggable.
- VEToolkit.MiniMapExtender
  - This extends the VEMap with better MiniMap support; allowing the MiniMap to easily be positioned and aligned into any side/corner of the VEMap display.
Helper Methods
- VEToolkit.LoadAPI
  - This methods allows you to easily load the Virtual Earth JavaScript API On-Demand at runtime.
- VEToolkit.Drawing.DrawCircle
  - This method returns a collection of VELatLong objects that represent a Circle with a given radius surrounding a specific VELatLong center point.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateBearing
  - This method calculates the bearing (in degrees) between two VELatLong coordinates. This can be used to calculate the direction an object is pointing or traveling.
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateInverseCoordinate
  - This method calculates the Inverse VELatLong coordinate for a given VELatLong coordinate. (Or opposite position on the globe)
- VEToolkit.Math.CalculateMidPoint
  - This method calculates the Mid Point (Center Point) in between two VELatLong coordinates.
- VEToolkit.Math.GetPolygonCentroid
  - This method calculates the approximate Centroid (Center Point) of a Polygon.
- VEToolkit.Math.IsInPolygon
  - This method calculates whether a given VELatLong coordinate exists within a given Polygon made up of an Array/collection of VELatLong coordinates.

JavaScript Intellisense

The JavaScript (.js) source code files for this project also include full Visual Studio 2008 Intellisense support.

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JavaScript File Structure

The file structure of the JavaScript (.js) files is as follows:

VEToolkit.Core.js - This file contains the "core" methods of the toolkit. This includes any basic Math and Drawing functions/methods.
VEToolkit.{...}Extender.js - Each Extender is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Extender.js". Extenders are objects that "extend" the VEMap object with a set of functionality that isn't already built into the VE API. The functionality added may not always display any content to the user.
VEToolkit.{...}Control.js - Each Control is contained within it's own .js file that ends with "Control.js". Controls are objects that display content to the user within the page, and connect to the Map to provide that content within the context of the Map being displayed.