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====== Map Suite Desktop for Wpf ======

Map Suite Desktop for Wpf takes GIS application development for the Windows desktop to a whole new level, with a .NET-native control that packs the full power of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). With blazing fast rendering performance, powerful mapping features and support for the most popular data formats, Map Suite Desktop for Wpf makes GIS accessible to developers of any skill.

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**[[https://thinkgeo.com/download|Try It Free]]**
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**[[http://thinkgeo.com/map-suite-developer-gis/wpf-edition/#wpf-demos|Explore the Demos]]**
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===== Product Guides =====

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>[[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf Quick Start Guide|Quick Start Guide]]
Helps you get you up to speed with integrating the Map Suite Desktop for Wpf map control into your your GIS software.
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>[[Map Suite Style Guide New|Style Guide]]
Explains how to use styles in Map Suite to beautifully represent your GIS mapping data.  The guide includes an overview of styles, a detailed explanation of the various styles that ship with Map Suite, as well as a step by step guide of creating your own custom styles.
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>[[Map Suite Serialization Guide|Serialization Guide]]
Explains how to use our custom serialization class to render your Map Suite objects to XML, or other format etc. This allows your GIS application to easily save things such as Layers, Styles, or even whole maps to XML to be recalled at a later time. 
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>[[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf Installation Guide|Installation Guide]]
Walks you through installing the map control on your system and creating a simple GIS application.
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>[[map_suite_runtime_license_guide_for_desktop|Deployment Guide]]
Walks you through deploying your GIS software using the map control into a production environment.
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>[[map_suite_dependencies|Dependencies Guide]]
Introduces the dependencies Map Suite Desktop for Wpf needs with their features, versions and source websites.
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>[[Map Suite Data Format Guide|Data Format Guide]]
Walks the various GIS data format that are supported in the map control. It also list any caveats related to the use of that format in your mapping application.
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>[[Map Suite Performance Guide|Performance Guide]]
Walks you through various ways you can increase performance in your .Net GIS application.
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>[[Map Suite SQLite|SQLite Guide]]
Walks you through using SQLite as a storage format.
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===== API Documentation =====

  * [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_api|ThinkGeo.MapSuite.Wpf]]<div>The Desktop for Wpf API documentation covers the ThinkGeo.MapSuite.Wpf  namespace which resides in the ThinkGeo.MapSuite.Wpf.dll assembly. It contains all of the Desktop for Wpf specific classes such as the map control itself, Overlays, and supported map classes.</div>

===== Package =====
==== Standard  ====
Standard version contains all packages that Map Suite supported on this platform which should meet most user's requirements.

 [[map_suite_mobile_for_windows_package_coverage|Compare with Barebone]]

==== Barebone ====
Barebone version is intended for experienced Map Suite developers who require fine grain control over their dependencies.  All other developer please use the Standard Edition.

 [[map_suite_mobile_for_windows_package_coverage|Compare with Standard]]
===== Code Samples =====
** In addition to the samples below, we have dozens of interactive Desktop for Wpf sample applications available.**

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<faicon fa fa-navicon fa-lg> [[http://wiki.thinkgeo.com/wiki/map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_all_samples|All Samples]]
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All samples about Map Suite Map Suite Desktop for Wpf.
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<faicon fa fa-copy fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_project_templates|Project Templates]]
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These projects show various study cases based on Map Suite Desktop for Wpf.
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<faicon fa fa-globe fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_background_maps_samples|Background Maps]]
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These samples show how to incorporate 3rd part background map(Google, Bing, etc) with your application.
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<faicon fa fa-random fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_interactiveoverlays_samples|InteractiveOverlays]]
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These samples show various aspects of how to extend or create InteractiveOverlays.
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<faicon fa fa-font fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_labeling_samples|Labeling]]
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These samples show various ways to use labeling in your application. 
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<faicon fa fa-road fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_layers_featuresources_samples|Layers & FeatureSources]]
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These samples show custom layers and feature sources from which you can get inspired to integrate your own data.   
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<faicon fa fa-folder-open fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_miscellaneous_samples|Miscellaneous]]
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These samples show other miscellaneous features for the product. 
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<faicon fa fa-print fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_printing_samples|Printing]]
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These samples demonstrate robust printing and page layout features.
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<faicon fa fa-map fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_projection_samples|Projection]]
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These sample features various usages of projection.  
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<faicon fa fa-object-group fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_spatial_functions_samples|Spatial Functions]]
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These samples show various spatial functions such as union, buffer, merging data etc. 
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<faicon fa fa-paint-brush fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_styles_samples|Styles]]
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These samples show various kinds of styles such as styles that scale or adjust based on time of day.
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<faicon fa fa-car fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_vehicle_tracking_samples|Vehicle Tracking]]
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These samples show various features related to vehicle and asset tracking
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<faicon fa fa-arrows-alt fa-lg> [[map_suite_desktop_for_wpf_zooming_panning_moving_samples|Zooming Panning Moving]]
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These samples show various ways to move the map.
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**NOTE:**
We have provided hundreds of .Net code samples in C# & VB.NET to help you get going quickly.  We have categorized them to allow you to quickly find what you are looking for.  Each code sample includes an overview, complete code online to review and the ability to download the sample to run it yourself.
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===== Videos =====

> **Map Suite Desktop for Wpf Sample App Walkthrough Video Series**

Step through the Map Suite Desktop for Wpf sample applications and see how they're put together. We'll demonstrate how to use each app, then take you through every part of the source code and show you how it works.\\ 

**Tip**: //You'll want to select "Fullscreen" to properly read the source code.//


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[[wpfedition:Introduction to the Desktop for Wpf|{{wpfedition:screenshot:Introduction_to_the_Desktop_Edition.png?180x99|Introduction to the Desktop for Wpf}}]]
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Introduction to the Desktop for Wpf
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> **Extending Map Suite Video Series**

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===== Screenshots =====
The Map Suite Desktop for Wpf screenshots gallery section showcases a wide range of screenshots covering various GIS features of the Map Suite Desktop for Wpf map control.

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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery SatelliteImagery.jpg?180|Add rich aerial imagery
Supports JPEG2000, TIFF, MrSid, ECW and more}} 
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//Add rich aerial imagery
Supports JPEG2000, TIFF, MrSid, ECW and more//
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery SQLQuerying.png?180|SQL query feature layers
Get column data
Visually render SQL data}} 
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SQL query feature layers
Get column data
Visually render SQL data
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery ChartsGraphs.png?180|Integrate charts and graphs on your map
Uses ZedGraph classes}} 
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Integrate charts and graphs on your map
Uses ZedGraph classes
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery ColorFamilies.png?180|Automatic color family generation
Group colors by hue or quality}} 
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Automatic color family generation
Group colors by hue or quality
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery SelectiveDrawing.png?180|Draw or exclude features based on conditions
Render based on data points}} 
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Draw or exclude features based on conditions
Render based on data points
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery RestrictionLayers.png?180|Restrict drawing of features
Fill restricted areas with patterns or bitmaps}} 
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Restrict drawing of features
Fill restricted areas with patterns or bitmaps
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery DotDensity.png?180|Plots points on your map
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Plots points on your map
Point density represents numeric data
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery RegEx.png?180|Render features based on a regular expression
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Render features based on a regular expression
Puts you in control
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map_Suite_Wpf_Desktop_Edition_Screenshot_Gallery_ValueRendering.png?180|Render features based on a range of data values
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Render features based on a range of data values
Useful for points & labels
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery ThematicFeatures.png?180|Render features specifically based on a theme
Colorize map features}} 
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Render features specifically based on a theme
Colorize map features
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery Projections.png?180|Project your spatial data
Nearly every known projection is available}} 
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Project your spatial data
Nearly every known projection is available
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery MapRotation.png?180|Draw your maps in any orientation you wish
Real-time rotation}} 
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Draw your maps in any orientation you wish
Real-time rotation
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery PointsUsingBitmaps.png?180|Draw an image at a point
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Draw an image at a point
Additional options include vector symbols
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{{wpfedition:screenshot:Map Suite Wpf Desktop Edition Screenshot Gallery SampleApps.png?180|Dozens of interactive sample applications
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Dozens of interactive sample applications
Source code in C#
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===== Change Logs =====

  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf Release Change Log|API Change Log]]<div>This change log details the changes made to the product for each major release cycle. </div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf Features & Bug Fixes Change Log|Features & Bug Fixes Change Log]]<div>This change log details the new features and bug fixes applied to the product for each major release cycle.</div>


===== Frequently Asked Questions=====

  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ All Questions|All Questions]]<div>All the frequently asked questions about Map Suite Desktop for Wpf.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ General Questions|General Questions]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover high level GIS and mapping topics that are not categorized in other areas. </div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Background Maps (Google, Bing, etc.)|Background Maps]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover showing how to incorporate 3rd part background map with your application.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ InteractiveOverlays|InteractiveOverlays ]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various aspects of how to extend or create InteractiveOverlays. Examples of InteractiveOverlay functions are things such as drawing track shapes, shape editing and track extents.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Labeling|Labeling]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various aspects of labeling features.   </div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Layers & FeatureSources|Layers & FeatureSources]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover custom layers and feature sources from which you can get inspired to integrate your own data.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Miscellaneous|Miscellaneous]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various of other technical features of the products that are not included in other categories.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Projection|Projection]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various aspects of projection such as how to re-project your data. </div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Spatial Functions|Spatial Functions]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various spatial functions such as union, buffer, merging data etc.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Styles|Styles]] <div>These frequently asked questions cover displaying your GIS data using various styles. Some examples of styles would include using class breaks, clustering points, heat maps, etc.</div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Vehicle Tracking|Vehicle Tracking]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various features related to vehicle and asset tracking. </div>
  * [[Map Suite Desktop for Wpf FAQ Zooming Panning Moving|Zooming Panning Moving]]<div>These frequently asked questions cover various ways to move the map. </div>



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