Google Maps Meets Actionscript 3.0
Published by Angel on Tagged Flash Resource, Industry NewsTake a look at how Advanced Flash Components, also known as AFC, has tightly integrated the Google Maps API into an Adobe Flash environment. This wonderful piece of work is called UMap.
UMap , previously known as G Map, is the Universal ActionScript 3.0 Mapping API integrated with Google Maps. The scalable component model allows you to create rich maps with interactive data layers. This flexible API enables developers to build fully-customized solutions.
- Support for custom map tiles and providers
- Updated loading algorithms for faster tile loading
- Flash / Flex versions
- KML Support
- Advanced content layering
- FLA-Based Map Controls
- Vector shape overlays
- Extended Info Window styling
All in all, this new component can be very helpful for most users and most importantly it is free. If your interested in viewing a live demo, check it out at UMap's Homepage.
Requirements:
Flash Version:: Flash 9 AS 3.0
Flash Player: Flash Player 9
Operating System: All
Browser: All
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