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.netc#-4.0bing-maps
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Reputation: 4004

How to dynamically generate Bing/Google map with multiple pinpoints?

What I have?

I have Set of multiple LAT-LONG values in the Database. Every LAT-LONG value is associated with a STATUS.

What I need?

I need to generate Bing Map, load the map with all available LAT-LONG values and show them as PINPOINTS. Pinpoint color must be different based on the STATUS for corresponding LAT-LONG value.

And, the most important part is I need to generate everything on the fly (i.e. at runtime using Windows Service) and then save it as PDF somewhere.

Basically, the Windows Service will generate the PDF, save it somewhere and email it to relevant people.

So, basically, these are my 3 questions:

  1. Is it even possible?
  2. If yes, what is the correct approach to proceed with.
  3. If no, can you think of any alternative solution or any other ideas?

Technologies: .NET 4.0, C#

Thanks for your time.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 487

Answers (1)

Nicolas Boonaert
Nicolas Boonaert

Reputation: 2952

Based on your description, I understand that you want to generate a static map in order to integrate it in a PDF file.

In order to do so, I will recommend to use the Bing Maps Imagery REST Service, see the MSDN for more information: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff701724.aspx

Also, the service (like any Maps REST service) does not support custom pushpin so you will have to add our own logic after retrieving the image and draw the element using GDI and use the appropriate image depending on the values of the properties on your elements.

So, to bring answers to your questions:

  1. Yes it is possible. Not natively in your case.
  2. The best approach would be to call the REST imagery service and draw your elements on top the retrieved map imagery.
  3. An alternative solution would be to provide an interactive map but you won't be able to integrate it in a PDF file so it's really changing what you can do.

Upvotes: 1

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