Perforce JViews Maps Sample: Using the Map Builder as a Starting Point


Description

The Map Builder is a map preparation tool designed to define the maps in use by your application. However, it can also be used as a starting point when designing your final application. It is delivered as source code and provides many of the features that users want in a mapping application and so serves as an ideal foundation.
The Map Builder is a standalone application that provides users with the features of JViews Maps. Using the Map Builder you can:
  • Construct maps from diverse Vector and Raster sources.
  • Style map layers.
  • Configure map behavior and preferences.
  • Add additional layers such as measures, labels, and grids.

How to Use the Sample

How to Run the Sample as an Application

This sample can be run as an application. The installation directory contains an executable JAR file, jviews-mapbuilder.jar, that allows you to execute the sample with a double click from a file browser. Note that if you are using Internet Explorer, you can open the installation directory and execute the JAR file from the browser. This technique may not work in other Web browsers.

Alternatively, you can run the sample application from the command line. First check that the Ant utility is properly configured. If not, see the instructions on how to configure Ant for Perforce JViews.

Then, go to the installation directory of the sample and type:

ant run

Topics Covered

Detailed Description

See "Using the Map Builder" in the main documentation section.

Installation Directory

The Using the Map Builder as a Starting Point sample is installed here.

Classes Involved

Source Files

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