Autodesk 15606-011408-9330 User Guide - Page 40

You can use these scripting languages to access the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API and the Netscape and Internet Explorer browser APIs. The scripts can range from a single line to complex client-side map applications. For more information, see "Choosing a Viewer/Browser Environment," on page 63, and refer to the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API Help. Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API Autodesk MapGuide Viewer exposes an object-oriented programming interface (API) that gives you programmatic access to Autodesk MapGuide Viewer functionality. For example, you can create a redlining application that gives users the ability to digitize features and add notations to a map. You can access the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API from a browser script or from a stand-alone application you create that hosts the Viewer. The API is available when you install any version of Autodesk MapGuide Viewer. For more information, refer to the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer API Help. Web Browser APIs The Netscape and Internet Explorer APIs give you programmatic access to browser and document functionality. The APIs include a Document Object Model (DOM) that exposes the elements in an HTML page. With the browser APIs, you can write a script that creates a new window or frame and then outputs HTML to it dynamically. You can also create HTML pages that change dynamically on user interaction. (This is called Dynamic HTML.) Note The Document Object Models for Netscape and Internet Explorer vary somewhat. Therefore, when writing a single script for both browsers, be sure to test your script carefully in both browsers. Stand-Alone Applications You can write a stand-alone C++, Visual Basic, or Java application that hosts Autodesk MapGuide Viewer without a Web browser. For details about supported platforms, see "Choosing a Viewer/Browser Environment" on page 63. 40 | Chapter 2 Understanding Autodesk MapGuide