Good map api for birthright web

[Dyark]

Anybody knows a good and easy to use api to load custom maps for birthright web ??

[Arjan]

i used google api for a while, but found it had some limitations.. and its support is not quite good..

so imo is better to use vector based images, i.e. redraw the map in illustrator and export as fxg..

the data path, coloring (gradients etc) are easily used in FLEX... and foremost easily manipulated

take a look at
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.html

plus when using vector based stuff, its very low on data to be loaded, and scalable

[Dyark]

I know vector map or icon is very powerful for a lot of reason.

do you have the direct link to the api, you just sent me an example !

[Arjan]

I know vector map or icon is very powerful for a lot of reason.

do you have the direct link to the api, you just sent me an example !

there is no real api for it, but here is a tut that can help you
http://brambley.tumblr.com/post/342198004/interactive-flex-maps-with-flash-builder-4-and-fxg

[Arjan]

another good source is:

http://www.cartotalk.com/index.php?showforum=7

panning and zooming:
http://www.cartogrammar.com/blog/simple-map-panning-and-zooming-with-actionscript/

[Arjan]

to create something like this:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/01/unemployment-stripes-map-business-washington-map.html?feed=rss_popstories

they are created using Mapublisher
http://www.avenza.com/download

just google your way around ;-)