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The Azure Maps .NET SDK provides a set of client libraries for accessing location-based services, including geocoding, routing, map rendering, IP geolocation, and weather data. It is structured into modular packages, allowing developers to integrate specific functionalities like address search, route planning, map visualization, and weather forecasting into their .NET applications. The SDK supports multiple authentication methods, including subscription keys, Microsoft Entra ID, and Shared Access Signatures.
What it does
- Performs geocoding and reverse geocoding of addresses and coordinates.
- Calculates route directions, matrices, and reachable ranges.
- Retrieves map tiles and static map images.
- Provides IP-based geolocation to determine country or region.
- Fetches current weather conditions and forecasts.
- Manages Azure Maps resources and authentication tokens.
When to use it
- When building .NET applications that require location intelligence.
- When you need to integrate mapping, routing, or weather data into your software.
- When implementing address validation or coordinate-based lookups.
- When you need to perform batch processing for geocoding or routing tasks.
Advantages
- Modular package structure allows for selective installation of required services.
- Supports secure authentication via Microsoft Entra ID.
- Provides native .NET support for GeoJSON and other standard geographic data formats.
- Includes built-in support for batch operations to optimize API usage.
Usage examples
- “How do I geocode an address using the Azure Maps SDK?”
- The agent provides a code snippet using MapsSearchClient.GetGeocoding to convert a string address into geographic coordinates.
- “Show me how to calculate a route between two points in .NET.”
- The agent demonstrates using MapsRoutingClient.GetDirections with a list of GeoPosition objects to retrieve route details.
- “How can I fetch a map tile for a specific location?”
- The agent shows how to use MapsRenderingClient.GetMapTile with a calculated MapTileIndex to retrieve and save a map image.
- “How do I get weather data for a coordinate?”
- The agent provides an example using MapsWeatherClient.GetCurrentWeatherConditions to retrieve temperature and weather phrases for a specific location.
Install
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Azure Maps (.NET)
Azure Maps SDK for .NET providing location-based services: geocoding, routing, rendering, geolocation, and weather.
Installation
# Search (geocoding, reverse geocoding)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Search --prerelease
# Routing (directions, route matrix)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Routing --prerelease
# Rendering (map tiles, static images)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Rendering --prerelease
# Geolocation (IP to location)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Geolocation --prerelease
# Weather
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Weather --prerelease
# Resource Management (account management, SAS tokens)
dotnet add package Azure.ResourceManager.Maps --prerelease
# Required for authentication
dotnet add package Azure.IdentityCurrent Versions:
Azure.Maps.Search: v2.0.0-beta.5Azure.Maps.Routing: v1.0.0-beta.4Azure.Maps.Rendering: v2.0.0-beta.1Azure.Maps.Geolocation: v1.0.0-beta.3Azure.ResourceManager.Maps: v1.1.0-beta.2
Environment Variables
AZURE_MAPS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY=<your-subscription-key> # Only required for AzureKeyCredential auth
AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID=<your-client-id> # Required: Azure Maps client ID
AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=prod # Required only if DefaultAzureCredential is used in productionAuthentication
Subscription Key (Shared Key)
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
var subscriptionKey = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_MAPS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY");
var credential = new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential);Microsoft Entra Token Credential
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
// Local dev: DefaultAzureCredential. Production: set AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=prod or AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=<specific_credential>
var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(
DefaultAzureCredential.DefaultEnvironmentVariableName
);
// Or use a specific credential directly in production:
// See https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/overview/azure/identity-readme?view=azure-dotnet#credential-classes
// var credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential();
var clientId = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID");
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential, clientId);Shared Access Signature (SAS)
using Azure;
using Azure.Core;
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.ResourceManager;
using Azure.ResourceManager.Maps;
using Azure.ResourceManager.Maps.Models;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
// Authenticate with Azure Resource Manager
ArmClient armClient = new ArmClient(new DefaultAzureCredential());
// Get Maps account resource
ResourceIdentifier mapsAccountResourceId = MapsAccountResource.CreateResourceIdentifier(
subscriptionId, resourceGroupName, accountName);
MapsAccountResource mapsAccount = armClient.GetMapsAccountResource(mapsAccountResourceId);
// Generate SAS token
MapsAccountSasContent sasContent = new MapsAccountSasContent(
MapsSigningKey.PrimaryKey,
principalId,
maxRatePerSecond: 500,
start: DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("O"),
expiry: DateTime.UtcNow.AddDays(1).ToString("O"));
Response<MapsAccountSasToken> sas = mapsAccount.GetSas(sasContent);
// Create client with SAS token
var sasCredential = new AzureSasCredential(sas.Value.AccountSasToken);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(sasCredential);Client Hierarchy
Azure.Maps.Search
└── MapsSearchClient
├── GetGeocoding() → Geocode addresses
├── GetGeocodingBatch() → Batch geocoding
├── GetReverseGeocoding() → Coordinates to address
├── GetReverseGeocodingBatch() → Batch reverse geocoding
└── GetPolygon() → Get boundary polygons
Azure.Maps.Routing
└── MapsRoutingClient
├── GetDirections() → Route directions
├── GetImmediateRouteMatrix() → Route matrix (sync, ≤100)
├── GetRouteMatrix() → Route matrix (async, ≤700)
└── GetRouteRange() → Isochrone/reachable range
Azure.Maps.Rendering
└── MapsRenderingClient
├── GetMapTile() → Map tiles
├── GetMapStaticImage() → Static map images
└── GetCopyrightCaption() → Copyright info
Azure.Maps.Geolocation
└── MapsGeolocationClient
└── GetCountryCode() → IP to country/region
Azure.Maps.Weather
└── MapsWeatherClient
├── GetCurrentWeatherConditions() → Current weather
├── GetDailyForecast() → Daily forecast
├── GetHourlyForecast() → Hourly forecast
└── GetSevereWeatherAlerts() → Weather alertsCore Workflows
1. Geocoding (Address to Coordinates)
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
var credential = new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential);
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetGeocoding("1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052");
foreach (var feature in result.Value.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Coordinates: {string.Join(",", feature.Geometry.Coordinates)}");
Console.WriteLine($"Address: {feature.Properties.Address.FormattedAddress}");
Console.WriteLine($"Confidence: {feature.Properties.Confidence}");
}2. Batch Geocoding
using Azure.Maps.Search.Models.Queries;
List<GeocodingQuery> queries = new List<GeocodingQuery>
{
new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "400 Broad St, Seattle, WA" },
new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA" },
new GeocodingQuery() { AddressLine = "Space Needle", Top = 1 },
};
Response<GeocodingBatchResponse> results = client.GetGeocodingBatch(queries);
foreach (var batchItem in results.Value.BatchItems)
{
foreach (var feature in batchItem.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Coordinates: {string.Join(",", feature.Geometry.Coordinates)}");
}
}3. Reverse Geocoding (Coordinates to Address)
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
GeoPosition coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.138685, 47.6305637);
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetReverseGeocoding(coordinates);
foreach (var feature in result.Value.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Address: {feature.Properties.Address.FormattedAddress}");
Console.WriteLine($"Locality: {feature.Properties.Address.Locality}");
}4. Get Boundary Polygon
using Azure.Maps.Search.Models;
GetPolygonOptions options = new GetPolygonOptions()
{
Coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.204141, 47.61256),
ResultType = BoundaryResultTypeEnum.Locality,
Resolution = ResolutionEnum.Small,
};
Response<Boundary> result = client.GetPolygon(options);
Console.WriteLine($"Boundary copyright: {result.Value.Properties?.Copyright}");
Console.WriteLine($"Polygon count: {result.Value.Geometry.Count}");5. Route Directions
using Azure;
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
using Azure.Maps.Routing;
using Azure.Maps.Routing.Models;
var client = new MapsRoutingClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
List<GeoPosition> routePoints = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61), // Seattle
new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64) // Redmond
};
RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints);
Response<RouteDirections> result = client.GetDirections(query);
foreach (var route in result.Value.Routes)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Distance: {route.Summary.LengthInMeters} meters");
Console.WriteLine($"Duration: {route.Summary.TravelTimeDuration}");
foreach (RouteLeg leg in route.Legs)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Leg points: {leg.Points.Count}");
}
}6. Route Directions with Options
RouteDirectionOptions options = new RouteDirectionOptions()
{
RouteType = RouteType.Fastest,
UseTrafficData = true,
TravelMode = TravelMode.Bicycle,
Language = RoutingLanguage.EnglishUsa,
InstructionsType = RouteInstructionsType.Text,
};
RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints)
{
RouteDirectionOptions = options
};
Response<RouteDirections> result = client.GetDirections(query);7. Route Matrix
RouteMatrixQuery routeMatrixQuery = new RouteMatrixQuery
{
Origins = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61),
new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64)
},
Destinations = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.20, 47.62),
new GeoPosition(-122.40, 47.65)
},
};
// Synchronous (up to 100 route combinations)
Response<RouteMatrixResult> result = client.GetImmediateRouteMatrix(routeMatrixQuery);
foreach (var cell in result.Value.Matrix.SelectMany(row => row))
{
Console.WriteLine($"Distance: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.LengthInMeters}");
Console.WriteLine($"Duration: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.TravelTimeDuration}");
}
// Asynchronous (up to 700 route combinations)
RouteMatrixOptions routeMatrixOptions = new RouteMatrixOptions(routeMatrixQuery)
{
TravelTimeType = TravelTimeType.All,
};
GetRouteMatrixOperation asyncResult = client.GetRouteMatrix(WaitUntil.Completed, routeMatrixOptions);8. Route Range (Isochrone)
RouteRangeOptions options = new RouteRangeOptions(-122.34, 47.61)
{
TimeBudget = new TimeSpan(0, 20, 0) // 20 minutes
};
Response<RouteRangeResult> result = client.GetRouteRange(options);
// result.Value.ReachableRange contains the polygon
Console.WriteLine($"Boundary points: {result.Value.ReachableRange.Boundary.Count}");9. Get Map Tiles
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Rendering;
var client = new MapsRenderingClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
int zoom = 10;
int tileSize = 256;
// Convert coordinates to tile index
MapTileIndex tileIndex = MapsRenderingClient.PositionToTileXY(
new GeoPosition(13.3854, 52.517), zoom, tileSize);
// Fetch map tile
GetMapTileOptions options = new GetMapTileOptions(
MapTileSetId.MicrosoftImagery,
new MapTileIndex(tileIndex.X, tileIndex.Y, zoom)
);
Response<Stream> mapTile = client.GetMapTile(options);
// Save to file
using (FileStream fileStream = File.Create("./MapTile.png"))
{
mapTile.Value.CopyTo(fileStream);
}10. IP Geolocation
using System.Net;
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Geolocation;
var client = new MapsGeolocationClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
IPAddress ipAddress = IPAddress.Parse("2001:4898:80e8:b::189");
Response<CountryRegionResult> result = client.GetCountryCode(ipAddress);
Console.WriteLine($"Country ISO Code: {result.Value.IsoCode}");11. Current Weather
using Azure;
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
using Azure.Maps.Weather;
var client = new MapsWeatherClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
var position = new GeoPosition(-122.13071, 47.64011);
var options = new GetCurrentWeatherConditionsOptions(position);
Response<CurrentConditionsResult> result = client.GetCurrentWeatherConditions(options);
foreach (var condition in result.Value.Results)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Temperature: {condition.Temperature.Value} {condition.Temperature.Unit}");
Console.WriteLine($"Weather: {condition.Phrase}");
Console.WriteLine($"Humidity: {condition.RelativeHumidity}%");
}Key Types Reference
Search Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsSearchClient | Main client for search operations |
GeocodingResponse | Geocoding result |
GeocodingBatchResponse | Batch geocoding result |
GeocodingQuery | Query for batch geocoding |
ReverseGeocodingQuery | Query for batch reverse geocoding |
GetPolygonOptions | Options for polygon retrieval |
Boundary | Boundary polygon result |
BoundaryResultTypeEnum | Boundary type (Locality, AdminDistrict, etc.) |
ResolutionEnum | Polygon resolution (Small, Medium, Large) |
Routing Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsRoutingClient | Main client for routing operations |
RouteDirectionQuery | Query for route directions |
RouteDirectionOptions | Route calculation options |
RouteDirections | Route directions result |
RouteLeg | Segment of a route |
RouteMatrixQuery | Query for route matrix |
RouteMatrixResult | Route matrix result |
RouteRangeOptions | Options for isochrone |
RouteRangeResult | Isochrone result |
RouteType | Route type (Fastest, Shortest, Eco, Thrilling) |
TravelMode | Travel mode (Car, Truck, Bicycle, Pedestrian) |
Rendering Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsRenderingClient | Main client for rendering |
GetMapTileOptions | Map tile options |
MapTileIndex | Tile coordinates (X, Y, Zoom) |
MapTileSetId | Tile set identifier |
Common Types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
GeoPosition | Geographic position (longitude, latitude) |
GeoBoundingBox | Bounding box for geographic area |
Best Practices
Use Entra ID for production — Prefer over subscription keys
Batch operations — Use batch geocoding for multiple addresses
Cache results — Geocoding results don't change frequently
Use appropriate tile sizes — 256 or 512 pixels based on display
Handle rate limits — Implement exponential backoff
Use async route matrix — For large matrix calculations (>100)
Consider traffic data — Set
UseTrafficData = truefor accurate ETAs
Error Handling
try
{
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetGeocoding(address);
}
catch (RequestFailedException ex)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Status: {ex.Status}");
Console.WriteLine($"Error: {ex.Message}");
switch (ex.Status)
{
case 400:
// Invalid request parameters
break;
case 401:
// Authentication failed
break;
case 429:
// Rate limited - implement backoff
break;
}
}Related SDKs
| SDK | Purpose | Install |
|---|---|---|
Azure.Maps.Search | Geocoding, search | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Search --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Routing | Directions, matrix | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Routing --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Rendering | Map tiles, images | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Rendering --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Geolocation | IP geolocation | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Geolocation --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Weather | Weather data | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Weather --prerelease |
Azure.ResourceManager.Maps | Account management | dotnet add package Azure.ResourceManager.Maps --prerelease |
Reference Links
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Azure Maps Documentation | https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-maps/ |
| Search API Reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.maps.search |
| Routing API Reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.maps.routing |
| GitHub Source | https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/maps |
| Pricing | https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/azure-maps/ |
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SKILL.md
Azure Maps (.NET)
Azure Maps SDK for .NET providing location-based services: geocoding, routing, rendering, geolocation, and weather.
Installation
# Search (geocoding, reverse geocoding)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Search --prerelease
# Routing (directions, route matrix)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Routing --prerelease
# Rendering (map tiles, static images)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Rendering --prerelease
# Geolocation (IP to location)
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Geolocation --prerelease
# Weather
dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Weather --prerelease
# Resource Management (account management, SAS tokens)
dotnet add package Azure.ResourceManager.Maps --prerelease
# Required for authentication
dotnet add package Azure.IdentityCurrent Versions:
Azure.Maps.Search: v2.0.0-beta.5Azure.Maps.Routing: v1.0.0-beta.4Azure.Maps.Rendering: v2.0.0-beta.1Azure.Maps.Geolocation: v1.0.0-beta.3Azure.ResourceManager.Maps: v1.1.0-beta.2
Environment Variables
AZURE_MAPS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY=<your-subscription-key> # Only required for AzureKeyCredential auth
AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID=<your-client-id> # Required: Azure Maps client ID
AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=prod # Required only if DefaultAzureCredential is used in productionAuthentication
Subscription Key (Shared Key)
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
var subscriptionKey = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_MAPS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY");
var credential = new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential);Microsoft Entra Token Credential
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
// Local dev: DefaultAzureCredential. Production: set AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=prod or AZURE_TOKEN_CREDENTIALS=<specific_credential>
var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(
DefaultAzureCredential.DefaultEnvironmentVariableName
);
// Or use a specific credential directly in production:
// See https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/overview/azure/identity-readme?view=azure-dotnet#credential-classes
// var credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential();
var clientId = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID");
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential, clientId);Shared Access Signature (SAS)
using Azure;
using Azure.Core;
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.ResourceManager;
using Azure.ResourceManager.Maps;
using Azure.ResourceManager.Maps.Models;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
// Authenticate with Azure Resource Manager
ArmClient armClient = new ArmClient(new DefaultAzureCredential());
// Get Maps account resource
ResourceIdentifier mapsAccountResourceId = MapsAccountResource.CreateResourceIdentifier(
subscriptionId, resourceGroupName, accountName);
MapsAccountResource mapsAccount = armClient.GetMapsAccountResource(mapsAccountResourceId);
// Generate SAS token
MapsAccountSasContent sasContent = new MapsAccountSasContent(
MapsSigningKey.PrimaryKey,
principalId,
maxRatePerSecond: 500,
start: DateTime.UtcNow.ToString("O"),
expiry: DateTime.UtcNow.AddDays(1).ToString("O"));
Response<MapsAccountSasToken> sas = mapsAccount.GetSas(sasContent);
// Create client with SAS token
var sasCredential = new AzureSasCredential(sas.Value.AccountSasToken);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(sasCredential);Client Hierarchy
Azure.Maps.Search
└── MapsSearchClient
├── GetGeocoding() → Geocode addresses
├── GetGeocodingBatch() → Batch geocoding
├── GetReverseGeocoding() → Coordinates to address
├── GetReverseGeocodingBatch() → Batch reverse geocoding
└── GetPolygon() → Get boundary polygons
Azure.Maps.Routing
└── MapsRoutingClient
├── GetDirections() → Route directions
├── GetImmediateRouteMatrix() → Route matrix (sync, ≤100)
├── GetRouteMatrix() → Route matrix (async, ≤700)
└── GetRouteRange() → Isochrone/reachable range
Azure.Maps.Rendering
└── MapsRenderingClient
├── GetMapTile() → Map tiles
├── GetMapStaticImage() → Static map images
└── GetCopyrightCaption() → Copyright info
Azure.Maps.Geolocation
└── MapsGeolocationClient
└── GetCountryCode() → IP to country/region
Azure.Maps.Weather
└── MapsWeatherClient
├── GetCurrentWeatherConditions() → Current weather
├── GetDailyForecast() → Daily forecast
├── GetHourlyForecast() → Hourly forecast
└── GetSevereWeatherAlerts() → Weather alertsCore Workflows
1. Geocoding (Address to Coordinates)
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Search;
var credential = new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey);
var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential);
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetGeocoding("1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052");
foreach (var feature in result.Value.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Coordinates: {string.Join(",", feature.Geometry.Coordinates)}");
Console.WriteLine($"Address: {feature.Properties.Address.FormattedAddress}");
Console.WriteLine($"Confidence: {feature.Properties.Confidence}");
}2. Batch Geocoding
using Azure.Maps.Search.Models.Queries;
List<GeocodingQuery> queries = new List<GeocodingQuery>
{
new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "400 Broad St, Seattle, WA" },
new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA" },
new GeocodingQuery() { AddressLine = "Space Needle", Top = 1 },
};
Response<GeocodingBatchResponse> results = client.GetGeocodingBatch(queries);
foreach (var batchItem in results.Value.BatchItems)
{
foreach (var feature in batchItem.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Coordinates: {string.Join(",", feature.Geometry.Coordinates)}");
}
}3. Reverse Geocoding (Coordinates to Address)
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
GeoPosition coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.138685, 47.6305637);
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetReverseGeocoding(coordinates);
foreach (var feature in result.Value.Features)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Address: {feature.Properties.Address.FormattedAddress}");
Console.WriteLine($"Locality: {feature.Properties.Address.Locality}");
}4. Get Boundary Polygon
using Azure.Maps.Search.Models;
GetPolygonOptions options = new GetPolygonOptions()
{
Coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.204141, 47.61256),
ResultType = BoundaryResultTypeEnum.Locality,
Resolution = ResolutionEnum.Small,
};
Response<Boundary> result = client.GetPolygon(options);
Console.WriteLine($"Boundary copyright: {result.Value.Properties?.Copyright}");
Console.WriteLine($"Polygon count: {result.Value.Geometry.Count}");5. Route Directions
using Azure;
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
using Azure.Maps.Routing;
using Azure.Maps.Routing.Models;
var client = new MapsRoutingClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
List<GeoPosition> routePoints = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61), // Seattle
new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64) // Redmond
};
RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints);
Response<RouteDirections> result = client.GetDirections(query);
foreach (var route in result.Value.Routes)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Distance: {route.Summary.LengthInMeters} meters");
Console.WriteLine($"Duration: {route.Summary.TravelTimeDuration}");
foreach (RouteLeg leg in route.Legs)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Leg points: {leg.Points.Count}");
}
}6. Route Directions with Options
RouteDirectionOptions options = new RouteDirectionOptions()
{
RouteType = RouteType.Fastest,
UseTrafficData = true,
TravelMode = TravelMode.Bicycle,
Language = RoutingLanguage.EnglishUsa,
InstructionsType = RouteInstructionsType.Text,
};
RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints)
{
RouteDirectionOptions = options
};
Response<RouteDirections> result = client.GetDirections(query);7. Route Matrix
RouteMatrixQuery routeMatrixQuery = new RouteMatrixQuery
{
Origins = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61),
new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64)
},
Destinations = new List<GeoPosition>()
{
new GeoPosition(-122.20, 47.62),
new GeoPosition(-122.40, 47.65)
},
};
// Synchronous (up to 100 route combinations)
Response<RouteMatrixResult> result = client.GetImmediateRouteMatrix(routeMatrixQuery);
foreach (var cell in result.Value.Matrix.SelectMany(row => row))
{
Console.WriteLine($"Distance: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.LengthInMeters}");
Console.WriteLine($"Duration: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.TravelTimeDuration}");
}
// Asynchronous (up to 700 route combinations)
RouteMatrixOptions routeMatrixOptions = new RouteMatrixOptions(routeMatrixQuery)
{
TravelTimeType = TravelTimeType.All,
};
GetRouteMatrixOperation asyncResult = client.GetRouteMatrix(WaitUntil.Completed, routeMatrixOptions);8. Route Range (Isochrone)
RouteRangeOptions options = new RouteRangeOptions(-122.34, 47.61)
{
TimeBudget = new TimeSpan(0, 20, 0) // 20 minutes
};
Response<RouteRangeResult> result = client.GetRouteRange(options);
// result.Value.ReachableRange contains the polygon
Console.WriteLine($"Boundary points: {result.Value.ReachableRange.Boundary.Count}");9. Get Map Tiles
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Rendering;
var client = new MapsRenderingClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
int zoom = 10;
int tileSize = 256;
// Convert coordinates to tile index
MapTileIndex tileIndex = MapsRenderingClient.PositionToTileXY(
new GeoPosition(13.3854, 52.517), zoom, tileSize);
// Fetch map tile
GetMapTileOptions options = new GetMapTileOptions(
MapTileSetId.MicrosoftImagery,
new MapTileIndex(tileIndex.X, tileIndex.Y, zoom)
);
Response<Stream> mapTile = client.GetMapTile(options);
// Save to file
using (FileStream fileStream = File.Create("./MapTile.png"))
{
mapTile.Value.CopyTo(fileStream);
}10. IP Geolocation
using System.Net;
using Azure;
using Azure.Maps.Geolocation;
var client = new MapsGeolocationClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
IPAddress ipAddress = IPAddress.Parse("2001:4898:80e8:b::189");
Response<CountryRegionResult> result = client.GetCountryCode(ipAddress);
Console.WriteLine($"Country ISO Code: {result.Value.IsoCode}");11. Current Weather
using Azure;
using Azure.Core.GeoJson;
using Azure.Maps.Weather;
var client = new MapsWeatherClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey));
var position = new GeoPosition(-122.13071, 47.64011);
var options = new GetCurrentWeatherConditionsOptions(position);
Response<CurrentConditionsResult> result = client.GetCurrentWeatherConditions(options);
foreach (var condition in result.Value.Results)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Temperature: {condition.Temperature.Value} {condition.Temperature.Unit}");
Console.WriteLine($"Weather: {condition.Phrase}");
Console.WriteLine($"Humidity: {condition.RelativeHumidity}%");
}Key Types Reference
Search Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsSearchClient | Main client for search operations |
GeocodingResponse | Geocoding result |
GeocodingBatchResponse | Batch geocoding result |
GeocodingQuery | Query for batch geocoding |
ReverseGeocodingQuery | Query for batch reverse geocoding |
GetPolygonOptions | Options for polygon retrieval |
Boundary | Boundary polygon result |
BoundaryResultTypeEnum | Boundary type (Locality, AdminDistrict, etc.) |
ResolutionEnum | Polygon resolution (Small, Medium, Large) |
Routing Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsRoutingClient | Main client for routing operations |
RouteDirectionQuery | Query for route directions |
RouteDirectionOptions | Route calculation options |
RouteDirections | Route directions result |
RouteLeg | Segment of a route |
RouteMatrixQuery | Query for route matrix |
RouteMatrixResult | Route matrix result |
RouteRangeOptions | Options for isochrone |
RouteRangeResult | Isochrone result |
RouteType | Route type (Fastest, Shortest, Eco, Thrilling) |
TravelMode | Travel mode (Car, Truck, Bicycle, Pedestrian) |
Rendering Package
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
MapsRenderingClient | Main client for rendering |
GetMapTileOptions | Map tile options |
MapTileIndex | Tile coordinates (X, Y, Zoom) |
MapTileSetId | Tile set identifier |
Common Types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
GeoPosition | Geographic position (longitude, latitude) |
GeoBoundingBox | Bounding box for geographic area |
Best Practices
Use Entra ID for production — Prefer over subscription keys
Batch operations — Use batch geocoding for multiple addresses
Cache results — Geocoding results don't change frequently
Use appropriate tile sizes — 256 or 512 pixels based on display
Handle rate limits — Implement exponential backoff
Use async route matrix — For large matrix calculations (>100)
Consider traffic data — Set
UseTrafficData = truefor accurate ETAs
Error Handling
try
{
Response<GeocodingResponse> result = client.GetGeocoding(address);
}
catch (RequestFailedException ex)
{
Console.WriteLine($"Status: {ex.Status}");
Console.WriteLine($"Error: {ex.Message}");
switch (ex.Status)
{
case 400:
// Invalid request parameters
break;
case 401:
// Authentication failed
break;
case 429:
// Rate limited - implement backoff
break;
}
}Related SDKs
| SDK | Purpose | Install |
|---|---|---|
Azure.Maps.Search | Geocoding, search | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Search --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Routing | Directions, matrix | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Routing --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Rendering | Map tiles, images | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Rendering --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Geolocation | IP geolocation | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Geolocation --prerelease |
Azure.Maps.Weather | Weather data | dotnet add package Azure.Maps.Weather --prerelease |
Azure.ResourceManager.Maps | Account management | dotnet add package Azure.ResourceManager.Maps --prerelease |
Reference Links
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Azure Maps Documentation | https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-maps/ |
| Search API Reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.maps.search |
| Routing API Reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.maps.routing |
| GitHub Source | https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/maps |
| Pricing | https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/azure-maps/ |
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- Microsoft
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- Microsoft (Official)
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