MapFan SDK
for Windows

"MapFan SDK for Windows" is a map development kit for Windows.
Map systems can be developed using common languages such as VB and C#. We offer a wealth of features, including map display and advanced route planning.

Map functionality can be easily integrated into Windows Forms applications.

"MapFan SDK for Windows" is a map information development tool for Windows native applications. Applications developed with this product can be used offline for map display, route search, address search, and more.

Features

01 Offline use is possible

Because it utilizes data stored on the device, all SDK-provided functions for map display, search, and route navigation are available even in environments where an internet connection is unavailable.

02 Supports diverse route search

In addition to standard route searches, you can use a variety of route search functions, including routes that take into account road restrictions for large vehicles* and routes that efficiently visit multiple locations. *Supported areas will be expanded sequentially.

03 Fresh and flexible map provision

We provide monthly map updates 12 times a year, and you can download and update them directly from your device.

Usage scenarios

MapFan SDK for Windows is a service compatible with the Windows OS.
It can be used in a variety of situations, from websites to internal company systems.
Here are some examples of how it can be used.

Apply for a trial version of MapFan SDK for Windows here.

List of features

Map

Map display and operation

Within the app screen, you can specify and display the map's drawing area and location. You can perform map operations such as moving, zooming, and rotating points using inertial scrolling. These operations can also be disabled.

Map customization

You can switch to pre-configured map patterns. Furthermore, if you are using local map data, you can customize the display by specifying the types of objects to be shown.

  • *Map background customization is only available offline.

Icons and Polygon Shapes

You can draw any icon image or polygon shape on the map.

External output of maps

You can export screenshots of the displayed map in JPG and BMP formats.

Multilingual map annotations

Offline map usage: 3 countries (4 languages) English / Korean / Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)

Online map usage is available in 13 languages (14 languages): English / Korean / Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) / Thai / Indonesian / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / Russian / Vietnamese
*Online multilingual maps are available as an option.

*Map data is updated 12 times a year, both offline and online. A map data download function is available, allowing you to easily update the data even when using the service offline, ensuring you always have access to the latest map data.

Route search

Route search

You can search for routes by specifying the departure point, destination, and multiple intermediate points, as well as the following search criteria:

Search criteria

  • Priority designation (distance, straight route, road width priority, etc.)
  • Avoidance (avoiding toll roads, avoiding ferries)
  • Toll road fees are taken into consideration (ETC, smart interchanges, etc.).
  • Consideration of regulations (time/seasonal restrictions, vehicle type, restrictions on general roads/highways, etc.)
  • Special designations (areas where passage is prohibited / areas where passage is permitted)

The route search results will provide information such as total distance, estimated time, toll, and directions.

Patrol route search

You can specify your starting point, destination, and multiple intermediate stops to search for the most efficient route.

Various searches

Address Search

You can search for the latitude and longitude information of a location based on an address string.

Address Hierarchy Search

You can search for addresses by navigating through a list of hierarchical levels: prefecture, city/ward/town/village, town/district, street number, and house number.

Address reverse lookup

You can search for address information using latitude and longitude.

Postal code search

You can search for address strings and latitude/longitude information using postal codes.

Station Search

You can search for information about a station by searching for the station name string.

Station hierarchy search

You can search for station names by navigating through a list of station names, hierarchically organized by line name and station name.
*This product uses Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.'s "Embedded Database Entier" as the management platform for the map database. * Entier is a trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in Japan.

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