MapControl sample

This sample demonstrates how to use the universal map control MapControl in a universal Windows app (UAP).

• MapControl Basics: adjusting the ZoomLevel, Heading, DesiredPtich, and map stype
• Adding points of interest on the map: PushPins, images, and shapes
• Adding XAML overlays on the map

Related topics

How to display maps in the Map control

How to display pushpins, shapes, and controls on a map

MapControl API reference

System requirements

Client: Windows 10 Technical Preview

Server: Windows 10 Technical Preview

Phone: Windows 10 Technical Preview

Build the sample

1. Start Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
2. Go to the directory to which you unzipped the sample. Then go to the subdirectory containing the sample in the language you desire - either C++, C#, or JavaScript. Double-click the Visual Studio 2015 Solution (.sln) file.
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+B, or select Build > Build Solution.

Run the sample

The next steps depend on whether you just want to deploy the sample or you want to both deploy and run it.

Deploying the sample

• Select Build > Deploy Solution.

Deploying and running the sample

• To debug the sample and then run it, press F5 or select Debug > Start Debugging. To run the sample without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or selectDebug > Start Without Debugging.