Introduction
 
 
 
TipThe Custom Output sample, in the Developer’s Guide samples, demonstrates concepts from this chapter.

MapGuide includes services for saving map representations for use in external programs.

To save a map as a bit-mapped image (PNG or GIF), use the Rendering Service.

To save a map as a Design Web Format (DWF), use the Mapping Service. DWF files can be saved in two variations. An eMap DWF contains metadata that describes the current map view, not the map data itself. This is a compact format, but it requires access to the map agent to view the map. It is not suitable for offline viewing, and it requires a current MapGuide session.

An ePlot DWF is designed for offline viewing or printing. It can contain multiple sheets, where each sheet is a complete map image that can be viewed offline using Autodesk Design Review. Each sheet in an ePlot DWF is a static representation of a single map view state.

Characteristics of bit-mapped images:

Characteristics of an ePlot DWF:

Characteristics of an eMap DWF: