Re: API for MapSource?

From: Hm (iam_anon_ymous_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/30/04 

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 05:23:01 GMT

> Hi all! Is there an API (application programming interface) for
> MapSource?
> Alternatively - is there a free map viewer that works with Garmin maps
> and provides API?

The maps can be viewed via Garmin's website, to use them you need Mapsource.
If you want to make something specific I suggest you talk to Garmin directly
there are no API's and no free viewers (other than the website).

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