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Overview

This page has information about the map components.

The GMapControl The MapsGMap external component is used to create GIS (Geographical Information System) projects. This need is a common requirement in projects with assets geo-location. This component allows an easy way to do this configuration.

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System

Requirements

To use this feature, the following system requirements need to be matched:

  • Product version v8.1.39 or newer.

How to Use a GMapControl

Configuration

The GMapControl is a simple window with a map that uses coordinates and gets map information by a provider, like Google Maps or Bing Maps.

Creating a GMapControl

To create a GMapControl component, you need to go to the Display Drawing section in the Drawing tab, and click Insert a Component.

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In the popup window, select the GMapControl component, and click OK.

Note
GMapControl is available only in the .NET display type.

GMapControl Configuration

The following settings are a basic way to use GMapControl without using Code Behind.

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  1. Go to Displays / Draw.
  2. Select Viewer, then MapsGMap.
  3. Add it to the Draw area by clicking or dragging and dropping it.
  4. Double-click the object to open the setting window.

GMap configuration

Field

Description

Control Name

Defines a name for the control so it can be accessed in the CodeBehind script. See Display CodeBehind

Latitude

The latitude of the coordinates.

Longitude

The longitude of the coordinates.

Map Provider

Select the correct provider: 

  • Control name: Used to rename the component. Makes it easier to find and reference when using the Code Behind to manage the proprieties.
  • Latitude: You need to complete this field with the Latitude that you want to see.
  • Longitude: You need to complete this field with the Longitude that you want to see.
  • Map Provider: Select the correct provider:

    • Bing Maps

    • Cloud Made

    • Google

    • Open Cycle

    • WikiMapia

    • Yahoo Maps

    Server Only

    Enable GMap working mode to use only server data.


    Code Behind Callback (Only for

    advanced

    Advanced Customization)

    First, you must import all GMapControl GMap proprieties and set some variables.

    Code Block
    *	C#:
    using GMap.NET;
    using GMap.NET.MapProviders;
    using GMap.NET.WindowsForms;
    using GMap.NET.WindowsForms.Markers;
    using GMap.NET.Internals;
    
    double end_zoom;
    TGMapControl mapControl = null;
    GMapControl gmap = null;
    GMarkerGoogle marker = null;


    After importing all GMap proprieties, you need to Then, configure the mouse and other settings.

    Info

    All these codes are in method DisplayOpening () {} and in C#.


    Code Block
    mapControl = this.CurrentDisplay.GetControl("TGMapControl") as TGMapControl;
    gmap = mapControl.GetControlRef();
    gmap.DragButton = System.Windows.Forms.MouseButtons.Left;
    gmap.CanDragMap = true;
    gmap.MarkersEnabled = true;
    gmap.Zoom = 11;
    end_zoom = gmap.Zoom;
    gmap.MaxZoom = 22;
    gmap.MinZoom = 1;
    gmap.AutoScroll = true;
    
    // Choose the provider:
    
    gmap.MapProvider = GMap.NET.MapProviders.BingMapProvider.Instance;


    Now, we will set Set the position from the Map and configure the Markers.

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    //Set longitude and latitude
    		
    gmap.Position = new GMap.NET.PointLatLng(-15.793888, -47.883487);
    
    //Creating Markers
    	
    gmap.Overlays.Add(new GMapOverlay("Markers"));
    gmap.Overlays[0].Markers.Clear();
    gmap.ReloadMap();
    	
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.7118595,-47.9107536), GMarkerGoogleType.purple_pushpin,
    "DC", String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "DC", "Digital City")); 	
    		
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.81164,-47.950911), GMarkerGoogleType.purple_pushpin, 
    "B", String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "B", "Brasilia"));
    
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.7837743,-47.8957009), GMarkerGoogleType.purple_pushpin, 
    "NS", String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "EN", "Nacional Stadium"));	
    
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.7507488,-47.9370287), GMarkerGoogleType.purple_pushpin, 
    "NB", String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "NB", "North Brasilia"));


    To connect one point to another in the map, use the code below:

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    GMapOverlay routes = new GMapOverlay("routes");
    List<PointLatLng> points = new List<PointLatLng>();
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.712199, -47.911240));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.722334, -47.910331));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.723553, -47.909480));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.724644, -47.907717));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.7411402, -47.9177745));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.756816, -47.927832));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.754628, -47.932072));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.755097, -47.933931));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.752753, -47.934598));
    points.Add(new PointLatLng(-15.7507488,-47.9370287));
    	
    GMapRoute route = new GMapRoute(points, "DC_NB");
    route.Stroke = new System.Drawing.Pen(System.Drawing.Color.Green, 3) ;
    routes.Routes.Add(route);
    gmap.Overlays.Add(routes);
    		
    points.Clear();	


    To use small markers in the map without a Big Marker, use this code:

    Code Block
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.772571, -47.937260), GMarkerGoogleType.green_small, "RE_Y", 
    String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "RE_Y", "Circuit: yyyy"));
    	
    addMarker(new PointLatLng(-15.775202, -47.938166), GMarkerGoogleType.green_small, "RE_z", 
    String.Format("{0}\n{1}", "RE_z", "Circuit: zzzz"));


    After this, the only thing left to do is to Finally, implement the method addMarker() {}

    Code Block
    public void addMarker(PointLatLng position, GMarkerGoogleType tipoPin, string tag, string tooltipText)
    {
    	marker = new GMarkerGoogle(position, tipoPin);
    	
    	marker.Tag = tag;
    	marker.ToolTipText = tooltipText;
    	marker.ToolTip.Fill = System.Drawing.Brushes.Blue;
    	marker.ToolTip.Foreground = System.Drawing.Brushes.White;
    	marker.ToolTip.Stroke = System.Drawing.Pens.Black;
    	marker.ToolTip.TextPadding = new System.Drawing.Size(20, 20);															
    	marker.ToolTipMode = MarkerTooltipMode.OnMouseOver;	
    					
    	gmap.Overlays[0].Markers.Add(marker);	
    
      }



    Runtime Execution

    During runtime, the MapsGMap retrieves and displays map data based on the specified coordinates. This allows users to visualize and interact with geographical information, making it easier to manage and analyze geo-located assets. The map interface dynamically updates as users navigate or modify the coordinates, providing a seamless and interactive GIS experience. 

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