Map-based location entry

[pdestefanis]

Add a location entry screen based on a map (ie. Google). Please allow the maximum zoom level available in Google Maps (ie. Ushahidi web currently do not go as "close" as Google Maps will allow). Ideally the application should be able to use either the reading from the unit's GPS (if present, and if GPS signal available) or a user-entered location based on a map. This can be implemented via a cursor, as Google Maps for WM devices operates with non-touch screen devices

[dalezak]

Looks like the GPS.NET framework for Compact Framework should do the trick: http://gps3.codeplex.com

[dalezak]

On second thought, looks like Microsoft has done several good tutorials on obtaining Lat/Long from GPS hardware and rendering maps on Windows Mobile platform:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc719033.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/dd920289.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/dd361752.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/dd277643.aspx

[dalezak]

Ushahidi.Map project has now been added, which utilizing the Microsoft samples classes for detecting devices current location.

[pdestefanis]

Can we still use a map for location entry?

[dalezak]

Ok, I've extended the MapView, now able to render either static Google or Bing map which is used to detect the users current location.

[dalezak]

Map functionality has now been implemented, closing issue.

[pdestefanis]

How can I access it? When I try "detect location" I'm getting a NotSupportedException error.