Common Parameters and Types
The Bing Maps REST Services use many common parameters and types. The topics in this section describe these common parameters and types.
In this section
Topic | Description |
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Base URL Structure | Use the base URL for making calls to the Bing Maps REST Services. |
Culture Parameter | Use the culture parameter to set the culture so that items such as map labels and route directions are in the desired language. |
Output Parameters | Use the output parameter to specify the format of the response, such as JSON or XML. |
User Context Parameters | Use the user-context parameters to specify information about the user, such as the user’s location. |
Asynchronous Requests | Use the user-context parameters to specify information about the user, such as the user’s location. |
Location and Area Types | Use the location types to define a location or geographical area. |
Pushpin Syntax and Icon Styles | Use the pushpin syntax to specify pushpins on a map. |
Supported Culture Codes | Use the list of supported culture codes to determine the languages supported by the Bing Maps REST Services. |