If you're new to ThinkGeo's Desktop Maps, start with our Quick-Start Guides to set up a map with custom styling and external data. After that, explore our "How Do I" Sample, showcasing over 100 features of our Desktop Map Control.
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/samples: A collection of "How Do I" samples, showcasing around 100 features in a user-friendly application.
The Quick Start Guide introduces ThinkGeo Desktop Maps by guiding you through setting up a visually appealing map using Windows WPF.
- Display a map in a WPF project using VS Code (.NET 8)
- Display a map in a WPF project using Visual Studio (.NET 8)
The ThinkGeo HowDoI Samples feature over 100 straightforward examples that demonstrate the capabilities of ThinkGeo's Desktop Components. You can use these samples as a foundation for your own application or refer to them to understand how to use our controls following best practices.
There are two WPF galleries, and which one you want depends on your .NET:
- HowDoI Sample - WPF needs .NET 8, and covers what ThinkGeo 15 adds: 3D terrain and a tilted camera, vector tile styling, and the data displays built on them. Start here.
- HowDoI Sample - WPF (Classic) builds for .NET Framework 4.8 as well as .NET 8, for applications that stay on .NET Framework.
- HowDoI Sample - Winforms
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ThinkGeo Desktop Edition Legacy Samples