Overview

The Global Mapper Software Development Kit (SDK) is a comprehensive toolkit that enables developers to incorporate the robust functionalities of the Global Mapper desktop application into their own software solutions. Available as a 32- or 64-bit Windows DLL, the SDK supports multiple programming languages, including Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Visual C#. It also offers a managed .NET wrapper to simplify memory management when used with Microsoft's .NET Framework. This flexibility allows for seamless integration of advanced GIS capabilities into custom applications, enhancing data processing and analysis workflows.

Features and Capabilities

• Spatial Operations
  • Support for spatial operations and predicates on layers.
  • Ability to create new layers from operations and predicate results.
  • Script commands for executing sequences of spatial operations.
• Data Loading and Display
  • Load multiple layers from various formats, including imagery, elevation, and vector data.
  • Support for online WMS sources, with built-in access to NED, SRTM, and Landsat7.
  • Capability to load non-georeferenced imagery using ground control points and projections.
• Data Manipulation and Analysis
  • Determine elevation at specific locations from loaded elevation layers.
  • Retrieve detailed information about loaded layers, such as projection, datum, bounding rectangle, and pixel size.
  • Generate contour lines from elevation grid layers.
  • Calculate cut-and-fill volumes along defined paths.
• 3D Visualization
  • Display 3D views with terrain and vector features.
  • Perform viewshed analysis using elevation grids and 3D vector data.
• Spatial Database Support
  • Read and write data to spatial databases.
  • Import and export data from various spatial database formats.
• Recent Enhancements (Version 26.0)
  • New file format support, including Esri SLPK.
  • Solar Shadow Analysis available via scripting.
  • Processing improvements for enhanced performance.