we need a map for Ghana
we have seen this map is available in mappoint

can we buy a license of mappoint and use the map of Ghana within our application ?

hope someone can answer me

jef

Jef ( Non Jef t'es pas tout seul, etc. as in the song of Jacques Brel )

But, there are no details in Mappoint for Ghana!!!!

Why do you want to buy MapPoint Just for a simple map.
If I had to draw Ghana map just with some points as cities, I will look for
some free map doing a google search ( Ghana free map )

Ciao

Hi Mohamed,

Jacques Brel

Been a while I heard songs from him Still have a set of vinyl records, the old fashion....

Sorry to be off topic ...

i only need the streets like indicated on the mappoint map

if you buy mappoint what maps are included ?


ps or is this a forum about jaques Brel ?

The desktop version of MapPoint comes in two editions: North America and Europe. Although both editions have basic low-res coverage of the world (typically city locations and rough coastlines), they only have the street information and demographic information for their respective areas.

I haven't heard anything from Microsoft suggesting they might produce an African version. If they did expand the range, I think Australia/New Zealand would be first - due to the number of requests.

Street maps are going to be difficult to find - does Ghana have its own national mapping agency? If so, try them.
If you just want an overview map, then you could try the CIA World Fact Book (which is online). This will have a map and statistics. If you're from Ghana, you'll probably find their interpretation of your country amusing too (the UK has had some funny mistakes in the past - I'm from the UK)

Richard

What level of detail do you need?

One approach is to buy a product like ADCi Worldmap which is in .SHP format. You can import a section of this map to MapPoint.

If you are using your own APP then maybe the SHP file at 1:1,000,000 is enough for your needs.

ADCi WorldMap at http://www.adci.com/products/wm_4.0/index.html

Ciao,