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OpenLayers

Browser GIS Client

OpenLayers makes it easy for web developers to embed dynamic maps, from a multitue of sources, in any web page. OpenLayers provides an extensive list of mapping tools and widgets, similar to Google Maps. All functionaly runs inside the web browser, which makes OpenLayers easy to install, without any server side dependencies.

OpenLayers is renound for its comprehensive testing and release cycles, ensuring stability across the hundreds of different browser versions.

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Core Features

  • Loads map layers from many sources:
    • Google, Bing, Yahoo
    • WMST, WFS, WFS-T WMS, GeoRSS, GML
    • ArcGIS, Images, MapGuide, MapServer, TileCache, VirtualEarth, WorldWind,
  • Tools
    • Pan, Zoom, Draw, Edit, Save, ...
  • Popups
  • Markers
  • Reprojections

Details

Website: http://openlayers.org

License: MIT-style license

Software Version: 2.9.1

API Interface: JavaScript

Support: http://trac.openlayers.org