UWP Map (SfMaps) Overview

25 May 20211 minute to read

A map is a graphical representation of geographical data. It is used to represent the statistical data of a particular geographical area on Earth. Panning and Zooming enables navigation around the map. Data Visualization can be enhanced in the map control with bubbles and labels. Bubbles and labels visualize the data that is bound to the map.

Use case scenario

The Maps control can be used in following cases:

  • To visualize weather data.
  • To visualize geographical statistics information.
  • To visualize the density or availability of resources in an area.
  • To visualize political information.
  • To visualize the layout of a building.

Key Concepts of Map

A map contains a set of elements, including shapes, bubbles, annotations, and data items, that is maintained in layers. ShapeFileLayer is one of the layers that generates map shapes and bind business objects with them. Bubbles and MapItems enhance the data visualization capabilities of the map with data binding.

Treemap like support provides rich UI for shapes and bubbles. Markers and CustomDataBinding items shows additional information on the map.

Options like zooming, panning, and map selection extend the interactivity of the map.

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Structure of Map

A map is maintained through layers. The shape file layer is one of the layers that consist of vector shapes, bubbles and data visual items.

Map
Layers
ShapeFileLayer