FusionMaps v3 software allows you to create interactive and animated Flash maps for dynamic web applications. The tool enables highlighting geographical data according to category, region, or entity.
It is important to note that FusionMaps does not support zip codes or latitude/longitude. However, it can plot over 450 maps, including major countries, all US states, and all continents. The maps are driven by XML data sources and can be integrated with any scripting language and database like PHP, ASP.NET, ASP, JSP, and CF.
Setting up a map and linking it to your database takes only a few minutes without modifying the source code, even for resizing. Furthermore, each map can be directly customized using the XML API. Thus, users do not need to be proficient in Adobe Flash to utilize FusionMaps.
Some of the powerful features of FusionMaps v3 include the ability to feed data and configure maps within an intuitive visual GUI. It also supports custom markers to pinpoint locations such as malls, cities, junctions, and office locations. The maps are also dynamically resizable to any size without modifying the source code. With FusionMaps, users can also support coloring by data range and show or hide legends. In addition, the software can support different animation styles and supports drill-down in the same window, new window, frames, or pop-up windows.
Additionally, FusionMaps supports 2D/3D mode using bevel and shadow effects, and it is fully AJAX-enabled for advanced client-side interactivity and dynamic map change. The software also supports multi-lingual (UTF-8) names and is built on the FusionCharts v3 framework. As a result, users can utilize STYLES, advanced number formatting, tool-tips, custom backgrounds, and other advanced features.
One of the best aspects of FusionMaps v3 is affordable licensing. It starts at $199 for all the maps in the product, and users don't have to pay for individual maps. Overall, FusionMaps v3 is an excellent software with advanced features that allow users to create impressive, interactive and data-driven flash maps for dynamic web applications with ease.
Version 3.0.6:
# Ability to save maps as images and to invoke this functionality from JavaScript.
# Ability to print maps from JavaScript.
# Option to remove "Print Map" context menu item.
# Option to show/hide entity label for individual entities.