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Microsoft Virtual Earth API

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.

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Microsoft Virtual Earth: Highlights

Summary: Mapping services

Category: Mapping

Tags: mapping

Protocols: JavaScript

Data Formats: KML, GeoRSS

API home: http://www.microsoft.com/maps/developers/

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Microsoft Virtual Earth: Specifications

Functionality

API Groups: VEMap Class

Example API Methods: LoadMap()

Client Install Required: No

Service Endpoint: See-> http://dev.live.com/virtualearth/sdk ...

Signup and Licensing

Signup Requirements

Developer Key Required: Yes

Account Required

Commercial Licensing: Contact Us

Provider: microsoft.com/

Company: Microsoft

Non-Commercial Lic.: Yes

Data Licensing

Usage Fees: No

Usage Limits: 50,000 requests per day for non-commercial applications

Terms of Service: API Terms of Service

Security

Authentication Model: API Key

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

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May 11, 2009 at 00:25: Comment by: paulandmar
Virtual Earth is the only way to go

August 21, 2007 at 13:07: Comment by: H Nguyen
Virtual Earth is awesome!

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