Maps for UWP allows you to create customized, rich applications. Make the most of Maps for UWP by taking advantage of the following key features:

• Draw any Geometry

C1Maps' vector layer allows you to draw geometries/shapes/polygons/paths with geo coordinates on top of the map. The vector layer is useful to draw:

• Political borders (such as countries or states)
• Geo details (for example, showing automobiles or airplane routes)
• Choropleth maps (based on statistical data, such as showing population per country)

You can use the vector layer instead of the regular Microsoft Virtual Earth source to show a world map representation.

• KML Support

The vector layer supports basic KML import/export (KML is the standard file format to exchange drawings on top of maps). For more information, see KML Import/Export.

• Rich Geographical Information

Display rich geographical information from various sources, including Bing Map or any custom source. For example, you can build your own source for Yahoo! Maps.

• Display a Large Number of Elements on the Map

Maps for UWP allows virtualization of local and server data. Using its virtual layer Maps only displays and requests the elements currently visible.

• Pan and Map Coordinates

Maps for UWP supports panning using the mouse or touch. It also supports mapping between screen and geographical coordinates.

• Layers Support

Use layers to add your own custom elements to the maps. Elements are linked to geographical locations. For more information, see Vector Layer, Virtualization, and Items Layering.

• DirectX Support 

Direct X support gives the C1Maps control smooth panning and zooming.