Creating add-ons

Add-ons are small extensions that add new functionality to World Wind. For more information see the Add-on_Launchpad.

A list of add-ons can be found at the add-ons page.

Data Layers
Data Layers are bits of information that can be shown or hidden on the planet in World Wind. A layer can contain any of images, text and trails.
 * ESRI shapefiles
 * Point Layers
 * Trail Layers
 * Place names
 * Simple Addon Installer

Plugins
A C#/VB/JScript.NET plugin engine that allows your to create code modules in those languages.
 * Mashi's Scripting Examples
 * Plugin Engine
 * Plugin Tutorial
 * Plugin FAQ

Imagery

 * Making Layers
 * Geospatial image processing
 * Dataset Coordination and Status
 * Sources of free orthoimagery
 * Geographic Tools
 * Geographic Data
 * NLT Data Issues
 * NLT Landsat Processing Techniques

Worlds
You can add new worlds to World Wind.
 * Worlds

Camera Scripts
Camera scripts are a prerecorded series of view changes and text display that can be run from within World Wind.
 * Scripting

Other
The World Wind URI allows you to launch World Wind from within a web browser, or any other URI capable program.
 * World Wind Uri

Sample XML templates
T_Servo has put together a zip file of the five comon types of add-ons and a sample of the ImagerOverlay XML for use with legends. The covered add-on types are:


 * WMS Server
 * Static Global Image Overlay
 * Refreshing Global Image Overlay
 * Small Area Image Overlay
 * Placemarks
 * Legend Example

Go to templates