| Overview |
| Summary | Mapping services |
| Category | Mapping |
| Tags | mapping |
| Date Added | 2005-12-02 |
| Description | The Microsoft Virtual Earth API and Interactive SDK features an AJAX Map Control. Use VE to build maps which can include routes and traffic info. Gives developers the ability to code the controls, shapes, and layers of the maps, and can summon the birds-eye, 3D, and aerial imagery. For commercial applications there is a SOAP-based Web Service also provides access to the Virtual Earth maps and geospatial features. |
| API Home Page | http://dev.live.com/virtualearth/ |
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| Protocol |
| Protocols | JavaScript |
| Data Formats | KML, GeoRSS |
| Service Endpoint | See-> http://dev.live.com/virtualearth/sdk ... |
| Functionality |
| API Groups | VEMap Class |
| Example API Methods | LoadMap() |
| Client Install Required | No |
| Security |
| Authentication Model | Developer ID required |
| SSL Support | Yes |
| Read-only Without Login | No |
| Support |
| Vendor API Kits | JavaScript library |
| Community API Kits | |
| API Blog | Blog |
| Site Blog | |
| API Forum | Virtual Earth Forum |
| Developer Support | MSDN reference |
| Signup and Licensing |
| Signup Requirements | |
| Developer Key Required | Yes |
| Account with Service Required | |
| Commercial Licensing | Contact Us |
| Provider | Microsoft Corporation |
| Non-Commercial Licensing | Yes |
| Data Licensing | |
| Usage Fees | No |
| Usage Limits | 50,000 requests per day for non-commercial applications |
| Terms of Service | API Terms of Service |