Free Maps for WinForm, how can I use them?

Question

Deepika Sawant · Answer

How to Use GMap.NET in WinForms Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started: 1. Install via NuGet In Visual Studio, open the Package Manager Console and run: Install-Package GMap.NET.WinForms Install-Package GMap.NET.Core This brings in the core libraries and the WinForms-specific controls. 2. Add the Map Control Drag a GMapControl from the toolbox onto your form (or add it programmatically). Set basic properties like Dock , MapProvider , and Position . 3. Initialize the Map In your form’s constructor or Load event: gmap.MapProvider = GMap.NET.MapProviders.OpenStreetMapProvider.Instance; GMap.NET.GMaps.Instance.Mode = GMap.NET.AccessMode.ServerOnly; gmap.Position = new GMap.NET.PointLatLng(19.2183, 72.9781); // Example: Thane coordinates gmap.MinZoom = 1; gmap.MaxZoom = 20; gmap.Zoom = 12; 4. Add Markers or Routes You can overlay markers or draw paths: var markers = new GMap.NET.WindowsForms.GMapOverlay("markers"); var marker = new GMap.NET.WindowsForms.Markers.GMarkerGoogle( new GMap.NET.PointLatLng(19.2183, 72.9781), GMap.NET.WindowsForms.Markers.GMarkerGoogleType.red_dot); markers.Markers.Add(marker); gmap.Overlays.Add(markers); Supported Map Providers GMap.NET supports: OpenStreetMap (free and open) Bing Maps Google Maps (requires API key) ArcGIS, MapQuest, WikiMapia, and more ?? Resources GMap.NET GitHub Repository – for source code and documentation NuGet Package Page – for installation and versioning info

Free Maps for WinForm, how can I use them?

Answers (1)