TerraWeave Mapping Framework

Introduced in 2007, our TerraWeave Mapping Framework^TM replaces our original ArcIMS Companion product GeoSmart.net with dramatically increased functionality, an updated interface and support for 20+ additional sources of spatial data.

Map Sources

TerraWeave enables you to combine or "mashup" multiple map sources into a single application. Examples of the variety of spatial sources using TerraWeave are:

ESRI

ArcGIS Server - Cached Map Tiles, Dynamic Map Services, On-Demand Tile Caching, Geocoding, Geoprocessing Tasks
ArcIMS - Dynamic Map Services, On-Demand Tile Caching, Geocoding
ArcGIS.com - Cached Map Tiles, Dynamic Map Services, On-Demand Tile Caching, Geocoding, Geoprocessing

Microsoft

SQL Server 2008
Virtual Earth/Bing - Road Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, Traffic, Birdseye, Pictometry, Custom Map Tiles, Geocoding, Routing

Google

Google Maps - Road Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, Traffic, Biking, Public Transit, Custom Map Tiles, Geocoding, Routing
StreetView
Google Earth Browser Plug-in
Google Tables

Other

MapQuest - Road Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Custom Map Tiles, Geocoding
Yahoo - Road Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Geocoding

Open Source

GeoServer & MapServer
CloudMade
Open Street Map
Open Aerial Map
GeoNames
Web Mapping Service (WMS)
Tile Map Server (TMS)
TileCache & GeoWebCache

Vectors

GeoJSON
ESRi's JSON
KML
GML
GeoRSS

Re-Project Spatial Data On-The-Fly

TerraWeave includes a Projection Library to allow dynamic map sources to be reprojected on-the-fly allowing us to include many more spatial data sources.

Tools and Controls

TerraWeave includes a robust set of standard mapping tools and controls and we are continually adding more standard and custom tools and controls.

Interactive Tools

Add Marker
Drawing
Highlight Graphic
Identify By Point
Identify By Envelope
Pan By Drag
Pan By Point
Pan By Touch
Query By Point
Select By Envelope
Select By Point
Select Graphic
Streetview
Zoom In By Envelope
Zoom In By Point
Zoom Out By Envelope
Zoom Out By Point

Toggle Tools

Toggle Grid
Toggle Overview
Toggle Labels
Toggle Traffic layer
Toggle Bicycling Layer

Action Tools

Permalink
Remove Markers
Zoom In By Percent
Zoom Out By Percent
Zoom To Full Extent
Zoom To Next Extent
Zoom To Previous Extent
Zoom To User Location

Background Tools

Auto Pan
Center On Right Click
Mousewheel Zoom
Right-Click Menu
Zoom On Double Click
Zoom On Double Tap

Interface Controls

Docked ToolBar
Grid
Image
InfoPanel
LoadMask
MapTypes
Messages
Navigation Bar
Overview Map
Scalebar
Statusbar
Tiling
Zoom Rectangle

Overlay Controls

Overlays
Drawing
Hotspots
Choropleth

Drawing Controls

Drawing Tools
Drawing Options
ShapeManager
Map Notes

Window Controls

Coordinate Viewer
Earth Viewer
Floating Toolbar
Layer List
Legend
Locator (Geocoding)
Placemark Info
Print

Vector Graphics and Drawing Tools

TerraWeave includes a powerful Graphics Library for presenting vector graphics across all browsers and allowing robust drawing and editing capabilities. Supported graphic formats:

SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics - supported by Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Webkit and Opera
VML – Vector Markup Language - Proprietary for Microsoft Internet Explorer
HTML 5 Canvas Element - Safari, Chrome, Opera

Integrated with ExtJS

TerraWeave is integrated with the ExtJS JavaScript Library enabling us to build rich web mapping applications with built-in support for major browsers, AJAX, JSON and user interface widgets.

Cross Browser Support

Compatibility with different web browsers can be a developers nightmare. In 2009-2010, every Browser had a major release. TerraWeave support the major browsers used by 99% of web users including the latest touchscreen smartphones and tablets.

Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Mobile Webkit - Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, Android Phones and Tablets
Opera