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Bing Map Control in WPF

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Introduction

*This article describes how to display bing map Control in WPF.
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Building the Sample

It require Microsoft.Maps.MapControl.WPF.dll to display Bing Map Control in WPF.

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Description

After downloading you need to install it. You will find that library in program files just copy it and paste into bin folder of your project and add a reference to your project.

*If the control is not available in your toolbox choose items from WPF  Component.
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It require namespace

 xmlns:m="clr-namespace:Microsoft.Maps.MapControl.WPF;assembly=Microsoft.Maps.MapControl.WPF"

* For this purpose you need to create BING_MAP_KEY from this website.
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*https://www.bingmapsportal.com/application
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*There are two types of keys are available. Trial and Basic. The Trial Key expires after 90 days and cannot be converted into basic.
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*Create your key and Add it into your XAML Code.
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 <m:Map CredentialsProvider="YOUR_BING_MAP_KEY" x:Name="myMap" />

Use this namespace which is mentioned below.using Microsoft.Maps.MapControl.WPF;

Add the given code when application is initialise.

      myMap.Focus(); 
            //Set map to Aerial mode with labels 
            myMap.Mode = new AerialMode(true);

* http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/site/view/file/109199/1/bing%20map.JPG

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