Toolchain for an Application without Predefined Background Maps

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The simplest flow, but not necessarily the easiest approach, is to use the SDK to develop an application that reads and styles map data. You will need to feel comfortable using the Java API and CSS syntax. See Developing With the SDKs for more information.

When you have processed your map data, you can add symbology with the Designer for JViews Diagrammer to design symbols to place on the map. You can do this through an easy-to-use point-and-click GUI. See Figure 4.2.

See Handling Symbols for more about adding symbology to a map.

You need to integrate the Designer project file into the application that you developed with the SDK. The integration requires a short piece of uncomplicated Java code. See the sample Loading Maps and Symbols with JViews Diagrammer.