What different types of MapControl are there for a 3D aerial view with roads and a search bar with more functions like google earth without the bottom white line bar on visual studio 2022

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What different types of MapControl are there for a 3D aerial view with roads and a search bar with more functions like google earth without the bottom white line bar on visual studio 2022

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/maps-and-location/display-maps

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Hello Luke Ferguson

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.

Your question is to know the different types of MapControl available for a 3D aerial view with roads and a search bar with more functions like google earth without the bottom white line bar on visual studio 2022.

I have not really explore more after the release Visual Studio 2022 enterprise or any updates beyond that late 2022. However, I can provide general information on how you might achieve a 3D aerial view with roads and a search bar in a mapping control which I have explored for some GIS Projects.

In a .NET environment, you might be working with the Bing Maps API, Google Maps API, or other mapping services. Here's a general approach:

Bing Maps API (Windows UWP): You can use the MapControl from the Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Maps namespace in a UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app.

Bing Maps supports 3D aerial views, roads, and provides a search API for geocoding.

Example:

<maps:MapControl x:Name="myMap" MapServiceToken="YourBingMapsKey" />

Google Maps API:

Google Maps JavaScript API can be embedded in a WebView or a browser control in a .NET application. It supports 3D views, road overlays, and has a search API.

Example:

<div id="map">

<script async defer src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YourGoogleMapsKey&callback=initMap"></script>

</div>

CesiumJS:

CesiumJS is a JavaScript library for creating 3D globes. It can be embedded in a WebView in your .NET application. Provides extensive capabilities for 3D visualization, including terrain, imagery, and road overlays.

Example:

<div id="cesiumContainer">

<script src="https://cesium.com/downloads/cesiumjs/releases/1.85/Build/Cesium/Cesium.js"></script>

</div>

ArcGIS API for JavaScript:

If you're working with ArcGIS, the ArcGIS API for JavaScript allows embedding interactive maps.

It supports 3D views, roads, and various other mapping functionalities.

Example:

<div id="viewDiv">

<script src="https://js.arcgis.com/4.23/"></script>

</div>

If you are looking for a specific .NET control, MSFT internal might need to attend to you.

I hope this is helpful! Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions.

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Best Regards,

Sina Salam