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Maps Blog — Dec 2012

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    20 12

    Geocoding Dynamics CRM Data with Bing Maps

    The majority of data in the enterprise today has a location component, and this includes much of the entity data in Dynamics CRM. We can leverage the location attributes of our CRM data to provide a wide variety of location-based functionality, including geospatial visualization, finding nearest service agents to jobs, optimizing routes for mobile sales people, analyzing our data in heat maps and thematic maps, and much more. One of the fundamentals required to be able to leverage this location data is the “geocoding” of our location data. Geocoding is the process of taking text-based location data such as addresses or place names, and turning them into geographic coordinates. With accurate geographic coordinates (or latitudes and longitudes) for our entities, we can visualize them on a map, and analyze them spatially. In this blog post, we will review options available for geocoding Dynamics CRM data, including: ● Batch geocoding with Spatial Data Services ● Geocoding via Dynamics CRM Plug-ins We will be working with: ● Dynamics CRM Online ● Excel 2013 ● Visual Studio 2010 ● The Developer Toolkit for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online ● The Plug-in Registration... Read More The majority of data in the enterprise today has a location component, and this includes much of the entity data in Dynamics CRM. We can leverage the location attributes of our CRM data to provide a wide variety of location-based functionality, including geospatial visualization, finding nearest service agents to jobs, optimizing routes for mobile sales people, analyzing our data in heat maps and thematic maps, and much more. One of the fundamentals required to be able to leverage this location data is the “geocoding” of our location data. Geocoding is the process of taking text-based location... Read More
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  • Dec
    12
    20 12

    Overview of Bing Maps SDK for Windows Store...

    Check out the new One dev minute video and tutorial that takes you through all the steps you need to display your location on a map in a C# Windows Store app using the Bing Maps for Windows Store apps SDK . Simple clear instructions take you from signing up for a Trial or Basic Windows Store app Bing Maps key [also see http://www.microsoft.com/maps for more details about key types] to creating the project and adding the map – it’s all there and you can rewind and review as much as you need as well as check out the detailed written tutorial steps. And if you want to go straight to the code, you can get it here . -The Bing Maps Team Read More Check out the new One dev minute video and tutorial that takes you through all the steps you need to display your location on a map in a C# Windows Store app using the Bing Maps for Windows Store apps SDK . Simple clear instructions take you from signing up for a Trial or Basic Windows Store app Bing Maps key [also see http://www.microsoft.com/maps for more details about key types] to creating the project and adding the map – it’s all there and you can rewind and review as much as you need as well as check out the detailed written tutorial steps. And if you want to go straight to the code, you... Read More
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  • Dec
    11
    20 12

    Geocoding and Routing in Bing Maps Windows...

    In this blog post we are going to look at how implement Geocoding and Routing using the Native Bing Maps Windows Store App SDK. If you are new to developing with the Native Bing Maps Windows Store App SDK I recommend reading the Getting started with Bing Maps Windows Store Apps blog post first. We will also be making use of the Bing Maps REST Services, if you are unfamiliar with using this in native code take a look at this MSDN documentation on Using the REST services with .NET . The methods covered in this blog post can be used as an example of how to access other REST services from Windows Store applications. Geocoding is one of the most common tasks by users of online maps. Geocoding is the process of taking an address or query and returning its equivalent coordinate on the map. Routing is the task of calculating the directions between two or more locations. In Bing Maps, there are a lot of different options around routing such as routing by different modes of transportation; driving, walking, or transit. Setting up the project To set up the project, open Visual Studios 2012 and create a new project. In the window that opens, select Visual C# -> Windows Store . Select the Blank... Read More In this blog post we are going to look at how implement Geocoding and Routing using the Native Bing Maps Windows Store App SDK. If you are new to developing with the Native Bing Maps Windows Store App SDK I recommend reading the Getting started with Bing Maps Windows Store Apps blog post first. We will also be making use of the Bing Maps REST Services, if you are unfamiliar with using this in native code take a look at this MSDN documentation on Using the REST services with .NET . The methods covered in this blog post can be used as an example of how to access other REST services from Windows Store... Read More
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  • Dec
    05
    20 12

    Modules in Bing Maps for Windows Store...

    The Bing Maps V7 AJAX control is designed as a modular framework and the Bing Maps for Windows Store App JavaScript control follows the same design. Modules allow users to load only the features and functionalities they need, rather than loading everything up when the application starts. You can save yourself a lot of development time by using modules and avoid reinventing the wheel. Out of the box, Bing Maps provides the following modules: Name Description Microsoft.Maps.AdvanceShapes Adds support for complex polygons. i.e. polygons with holes. Microsoft.Maps.Directions Allows you to calculate a route and display it on the map. The route is draggable by default for easy customization. The instructions will also be nicely formatted. Microsoft.Maps.Search Provides an easy method for geocoding address and searching for points of interest from JavaScript. Microsoft.Maps.Themes.BingTheme Modifies the navigation bar, pushpin and infobox look and feel to match the Bing Maps consumer site . Microsoft.Maps.Traffic Adds a traffic flow tile layer to the map. Microsoft.Maps.VenueMaps Exposes the Venue Map functionality and can be used to find nearby venue maps and load them. Venue Maps are interactive... Read More The Bing Maps V7 AJAX control is designed as a modular framework and the Bing Maps for Windows Store App JavaScript control follows the same design. Modules allow users to load only the features and functionalities they need, rather than loading everything up when the application starts. You can save yourself a lot of development time by using modules and avoid reinventing the wheel. Out of the box, Bing Maps provides the following modules: Name Description Microsoft.Maps.AdvanceShapes Adds support for complex polygons. i.e. polygons with holes. Microsoft.Maps.Directions Allows you to calculate... Read More
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