Should I create an extension or an application_ - sindizzy/DSW GitHub Wiki

You can create extensions for DotSpatial or you can create your own application using DotSpatial controls. The following factors may influence you to pick one over the other:

Extension

  • You'd like other people that are using Mapwindow 6 or other DotSpatial-based projects to be able to discover your contribution.
  • You want to focus on your business logic, interacting with the map, etc. and not on creating an application.
  • You're just getting started.

Application

  • Your app won't look anything like the standard Legend and Map layout.
  • You wan to embed GIS functionality within a custom application
  • You need full control.

Note that you can distribute an application with your extension "built in" by adding it to the Application Extensions folder.

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