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-'''Add-ons''' are small extensions that add new functionality to [[World Wind]].+'''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. A list of add-ons can be found at the [[add-ons]] page.
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The World Wind URI allows you to launch [[World Wind]] from within a web browser, or any other URI capable program. The World Wind URI allows you to launch [[World Wind]] from within a web browser, or any other URI capable program.
*[[World Wind Uri]] *[[World Wind Uri]]
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 +==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:
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 +* WMS Server
 +* Static Global Image Overlay
 +* Refreshing Global Image Overlay
 +* Small Area Image Overlay
 +* Placemarks
 +* Legend Example
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 +[[http://alteviltech.com/WorldWind/XML_Templates.zip Download templates]]
==See Also== ==See Also==

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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.

Contents

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.

Plugins

A C#/VB/JScript.NET plugin engine that allows your to create code modules in those languages.

Imagery

Worlds

You can add new worlds to World Wind.

Camera Scripts

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

Other

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

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

[Download templates]

See Also

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