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====== Map Suite Web for WebAPI ======

Map Suite Web for WebAPI allows you to easily build REST based web services to do the server side rendering, querying and geometric functions in your HTML5/Javascript application utilizing any JavaScript mapping client library (Leaflet, OpenLayers3 & KendoUI).
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===== Learning Samples =====
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Browse the demo applications to see the power of Map Suite Web for WebAPI and how it can be utilized to build professional grade mapping applications using both the Leaflet and OpenLayers JavaScript mapping libraries.
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<div #learningmore>[[http://wiki.thinkgeo.com/wiki/map_suite_web_for_webapi_all_samples|Explore and Study "All Learning Sample" now →]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/GettingStartedSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:GettingStarted_Desktop_202px.png|Getting Started}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/GettingStartedSample-ForWebApi|All of the chapters of the Map Suite Developer Manual in one place so you can easily search for a topic.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/OverlaysSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Overlays_WebAPI_202px.png|Overlays}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/OverlaysSample-ForWebApi|Discover how to use Overlays to build up your map or add existing basemaps to your application.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/LayersSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Layers_202px.png|Layers}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/LayersSample-ForWebApi|Explore all the different types of layers and data formats you can use to build up your map.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/BasicStylingSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:styles_desktop_202px.png|Styles}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/BasicStylingSample-ForWebApi|Learn how to apply basic styles to render your vector data layers.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/VisualizationSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:visualization_desktop_202px.png|Visualizing}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/VisualizationSample-ForWebApi|Learn about the styles you can use with Map Suite to visualize your data.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/LabelingSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:labelstyling_desktop_202px.png|Labeling}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/LabelingSample-ForWebApi|Explore different techniques for labeling your features.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/MarkerAndPopupSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:markersandpopups_desktop_202px.png|Markers & Pop Ups}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/MarkerAndPopupSample-ForWebApi|Explore how to make your maps more interactive by using Markers and Pop Ups]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/DrawingAndEditingSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:draweditfeatures_desktop_202px.png|Drawing & Editing}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/DrawingAndEditingSample-ForWebApi|Learn how to draw new features or edit existing features on the map.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/QueryToolsSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:querying_desktop_202px.png|Getting Started}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/QueryToolsSample-ForWebApi|Learn about all the different ways you can query your data.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/ProjectionSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:projection_desktop_202px.png|Projection}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/ProjectionSample-ForWebApi|Learn about Map Projection and how to apply it your data.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/GeometricFunctionsSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:geofunctions_desktop_202px.png|Geometric Functions}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/GeometricFunctionsSample-ForWebApi|Explore the different ways to manipulate features using geometric functions.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/AdornmentsSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Adornments_webapiedtion_202px.png|Adornments}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/AdornmentsSample-ForWebApi|Learn how to add legends, scale bars, north arrows and many more adornments to your map.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/TopologyValidationSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:topology_desktop_202px.png|Topology}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/TopologyValidationSample-ForWebApi|Explore the topology rules and how to apply it to your data.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/PrintingSample-ForWebApi|{{webapiedition:screenshot:printing_desktop_202px.png|Printing}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo/PrintingSample-ForWebApi|Learn how to implement printing capabilities into your application.]]</div>
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[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=webapi%20project%20templates&type=&language=|{{webapiedition:codesamples:Map Suite Web Edition Project Templates SiteSelection.png|Project Templates}}]]
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<div desc>[[https://github.com/ThinkGeo?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=webapi%20project%20templates&type=&language=|Explore these project templates which combine several different concepts to make real world applications]]</div>
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===== Product Guides & Appendices=====

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> [[Map Suite Web For WebAPI Quick Start Guide|Quick Start Guide]]
Helps you get started building your first application with the Map Suite Web for WebAPI.  
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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 Style Guide New|Style Guide]]
Explains how to use styles to beautifully represent your GIS mapping data. It 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 Web For WebAPI 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_deployment_license_guide_for_web|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 Web for WebAPI needs with their features, versions and source websites.
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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 Web For WebAPI Azure Deployment Guide |Azure Deployment Guide (Coming Soon)]]
Walks you through deploying your project using the map control into a windows azure cloud service and register the map control.
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> [[Map Suite SQLite|SQLite Guide]]
Walks you through using SQLite as a storage format.
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> [[map_suite_license_guide#thinkgeomapsuite_for_web_webforms_mvc_webapi|License Guide]]
Introduces what licenses are needed / how the license would work for debugging/deploying the Map Suite products
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=====API Documentation=====

  * [[map_suite_web_for_webapi_api|ThinkGeo.MapSuite.WebApi]]<div>The Map Suite Web for WebAPI API documentation covers the ThinkGeo.MapSuite.WebApi namespace which resides in the ThinkGeo.MapSuite.WebApi.dll assembly. It contains all of the Map Suite Web for WebAPI 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_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_windows_package_coverage|Compare with Standard]]


===== Videos =====

> **Map Suite Web for WebAPI Sample App Walkthrough Video Series**

Step through the Map Suite Web for WebAPI 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.\\ 

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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition|{{webapiedition:screenshot:GettingStarted_Desktop.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Overlays|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Overlays_WebAPI_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Layers|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Layers_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Styles|{{webapiedition:screenshot:styles_desktop_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the WebAPI Edition Visualizing Data|{{webapiedition:screenshot:Visualization_Desktop.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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Visualizing Data
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Labeling|{{webapiedition:screenshot:LabelStyling_Desktop.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Markers and Pop Ups|{{webapiedition:screenshot:markersandpopups_desktop_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Drawing Editing|{{webapiedition:screenshot:DrawEditFeatures_Desktop.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Querying|{{webapiedition:screenshot:querying_desktop_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Projection|{{webapiedition:screenshot:projection_desktop_202px.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Geometric Functions|{{webapiedition:screenshot:GeoFunctions_Desktop.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Project Templates|{{webapiedition:codesamples:Map Suite Web Edition Project Templates SiteSelection.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:WebAPI Webinar November 19, 2015|{{webapiedition:screenshot:video.png?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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WebAPI Webinar November 19, 2015
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Adornments|{{:no_screenshot_202px.jpg?180x99|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Topology|{{webapiedition:screenshot:topology_desktop_202px.png|Screenshot}}]]
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[[webapiedition:Introduction to the Web API Edition Printing|{{webapiedition:screenshot:printing_desktop_202px.png|Screenshot}}]]
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> **Extending Map Suite Video Series**

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===== Screenshots =====
Screen Shots of the Map Suite Web for WebAPI on different types of devices.

> ** Traditional Browsers **
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> **Tablets**
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> **Phones** 
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===== Change Logs =====


  * [[Map Suite Web for WebApi Release Change Log|API Change Log]]<div>The Map Suite Web for WebAPI change log details the changes made to the product for each major release cycle.</div>

  * [[Map Suite Web for WebAPI 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 WebAPI Edition FAQ All Questions|All Questions]] <div>All the frequently asked questions about Map Suite Web for WebAPI.</div>



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