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Spatial Functions -
Mapping
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The GeoBase map engine leverages the  GeoBase file system to provide rich maps in high-transaction enterprise environments.
The GeoBase platform delivers high-performance mapping functions to developers including:
- Rich map features- Features such as anti-aliasing, text halos, z-level support provide a rich user experience. See below for more detail.
- Localization- GeoBase map styles are tailored to the local
region, so the user sees the road colors, shields and other layout
schemes that make them feel at home.
- Customize for platforms- Using Chameleon, GeoBase maps can
be targeted at specific delivery platforms. For example, a black and
white map for a monochrome handset; high resolution for a plasma
screen in a dispatch environment.
- Tunable resource usage- GeoBase can be tuned to the delivery platform - detailed maps on powerful servers, fast maps for desktops.
- Unicode character support- Support for languages such as Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Arabic.
- Pre-packaged map controls- The GeoBase SDK includes map controls for the most common deployment models inlcuding client-server, ASP and AJAX.
- Rich object interface- The GeoBase object model provides
direct methods to draw and control maps, add objects such as icons and
visualize routes and geofences.
Clicking on the maps on this page will enlarge them.
The maps below show the contrast between a detailed and non-detailed map. The first map could be used in an ASP application where it is generated on each request. The second map is best used in GeoStream applications where the map is only rendered on the first request and then resides in the web server and client cache.
Localization
The map below shows a detail of London using the local label and colors for roads. 
Unicode character support
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Spatial Functions