Pages

Monday 15 October 2012

Interacting with Windows 8 Maps app using WindowsMapsHelper library


Windows 8 is shipped with preinstalled Maps application. This app provides all basic mapping features such us showing current location, searching for place or local business and calculating driving directions. Even better, Maps app implements bingmaps protocol to allow 3rd party applications to activate these features. There is just one disadvantage of the protocol: it’s basically a URL string and all numerous parameters need to be properly formatted.

WindowsMapsHelper library aims to simplify communications with Maps app. It encapsulates maps protocol into a few strongly typed classes.

Read More
Source code at GitHub
NuGet Package Here

No comments:

Post a Comment

Web Informer Button