Hi list, I currently use MapX and noticed some interesting statements on the MapBasic product page on the MI web site (see below). Does this mean that I can create a window in my Visual C++ application (as I do with MapX) and display maps and control them using the same functions as MapBasic, but via OLE? How does this work?
Has anyone done what the following passage claims is possible? I'm particularly interested in the two statements; "Control MapInfo Professional through OLE Automation" and "Program in development environments of your choice. If you're a C++ programmer, you can do all of your coding in C++". Cheers for any help! >From http://extranet.mapinfo.com/products/Overview.cfm?productid=1063 "Integrate MapInfo Professional MapBasic allows you to work in the programming languages you are most familiar with and integrates the optimal amount of mapping functionality into applications. Another advantage to the Integrated Mapping feature is even as MapInfo Professional is running in the background, it remains as a hidden server to the application - allowing the end user to see only one application interface. The Integrated Mapping feature also lets you control MapInfo Professional through popular development tools such as Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Delphi and C++, giving you the ability to: *Control MapInfo Professional through OLE Automation *Add mapping to your Visual Basic application with as little as five lines of code *Create MapInfo windows inside other custom programs. For instance, you can create a MapInfo Professional window inside your Visual Basic form. Integrated Mapping allows you to 'reparent' MapInfo Professional windows so they look and act like part of your Visual Basic (or other language) interface. *If you've been wanting to add 'a little bit of mapping' to your custom applications, this is the tool for the job *Program in development environments of your choice. If you're a C++ programmer, you can do all of your coding in C++ " --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 14920
