GeoBase - Geospatial Engine

Map Explorer is a simple GeoBase Map Control application that allows you to get a feel for the functionally provided by GeoBase. Map Explorer can be a starting point for your own applications, a test bench for ideas or just a learning tool.  You are free to use this code any way you like.

Features

geocoding

Map Explorer demonstrates GeoCoding features by allowing users to enter street addresses into a location bar. The addresses are GeoCoded and automatically displayed on the main map.

Routing

Users are able to define route stops on the main map. The route can then be optimized, and driving directions obtained.

Layout

Main map

Occupying the majority of the window, the main map is capable of panning and zooming to any location displayed in the mini map. Click and drag to draw a rectangle and the map will zoom to contain the selected area. When the mouse pointer is at the edge of the map the cursor becomes an arrow, indicating that a mouse click will pan the map in that direction. Additionally, when a search is entered in the location search bar, the main map will zoom and center on the resulting location.

Mini map

The smaller map displayed in the top-left corner is the mini map. It shows a zoomed-out "birds eye view" of the area available for view in the main map, to make navigation easier.

Clicking on a point in the mini map causes the main map to center on that area.

Use the mini map to quickly find the general area you are looking for.

Zoom control

The zoom control allows for easy zooming of the main map. It is positioned above the main map. When zoomed all the way out, the map will display the whole world.

Use your mouse scroll wheel to easily zoom in and out.

Location search bar

Positioned in the top-left corner, this is a text field that GeoCodes street addresses and displays them on the main map. Search can be initiated by pressing <enter> or clicking on the binocular icon.

Try entering some street addresses in the search bar. Entering "1041 18th, costa mesa" will find the Telogis office.

Directions table

Below the main map is the directions table. When a route has been created on the map, directions to the stops on that route are displayed in the directions table. Stops are color coded blue.