Introducing JViews Maps > Developing a Dynamic Map > The Process Flow > Defining a Set of Background Maps

Defining a Set of Background Maps

 INDEX Gray bullet PREVIOUS NEXT

If you want to define a set of background maps to use later in your application, it is best to start with the Map Builder. If the Map Builder does not contain what you need, you can extend the code of the sample with the SDK.

Using the Map Builder

The Map Builder is a ready made sample for preparing and styling maps. You can use this sample code as is or customize it. The Map Builder supports the following types of map:

It supports the following coordinate sysstems:

See Creating a Map with the Map Builder for how to prepare a map using one of these format and coordinate systems.

Extending the Map Builder with the SDK

You can extend the Map Builder code through the SDK to integrate a different format or coordinate system. The following sample shows you how to do that:

Extending the Map Builder.

See also Writing a Data Source and Writing a New Reader in Programming with JViews Maps.

You can then prepare the map as indicated in Creating a Map with the Map Builder.

Copyright © 1987-2007 ILOG S.A. All rights reserved.   Documentation homepage.    Legal terms. PREVIOUS NEXT