Articles

Using PHP/MySQL with the Google Maps API for Flash

Shows how to use PHP/MySQL and the Google Maps API for Flash to create a map that pdlls data from a database and shows as markers.

Geocoding Addresses with PHP/MySQL

Sample code and tips for geocoding addresses in a database. Useful for anyone using the Geocoding service, even if not using PHP.

Hosting Google Maps in a Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application using XAML

Shows how to implement Google Maps Flash API in a WPF application.

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Tutorial: Thematic Mapping with the Google Maps API for Flash

Shows how to convert a dataset of world borders into encoded polylines, compute the chloropleth (colors) for the countries based on population data, and then display the countries on a map.

Creating Custom Maps with the Google Maps API for Flash: Part 1

Shows how to convert an image into map tiles with a PHP script, write a custom projection, and set up a custom TileLayer in a Flash map.

Creating Custom Maps with the Google Maps API for Flash: Part 2

Builds on the previous article about custom maps, and shows how to overlay markers on top of the map.

Using the Google Maps API for Flash with Multi-Touch Technology

Describes how to use multi-touch events to interact with a flash map.

Creating a Simple Directions Map in Flash CS3/CS4 ^New!

Describes how to create a simple map, and then add the results of a directions query to the map.