--- name: azure-maps-search-dotnet description: Azure Maps SDK for .NET. Location-based services including geocoding, routing, rendering, geolocation, and weather. Use for address search, directions, map tiles, IP geolocation, and weather data. risk: unknown source: community date_added: '2026-02-27' --- # Azure Maps (.NET) Azure Maps SDK for .NET providing location-based services: geocoding, routing, rendering, geolocation, and weather. ## Installation ```bash # 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.Identity ``` **Current Versions**: - `Azure.Maps.Search`: v2.0.0-beta.5 - `Azure.Maps.Routing`: v1.0.0-beta.4 - `Azure.Maps.Rendering`: v2.0.0-beta.1 - `Azure.Maps.Geolocation`: v1.0.0-beta.3 - `Azure.ResourceManager.Maps`: v1.1.0-beta.2 ## Environment Variables ```bash AZURE_MAPS_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY= AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID= # For Entra ID auth ``` ## Authentication ### Subscription Key (Shared Key) ```csharp 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 ID (Recommended for Production) ```csharp using Azure.Identity; using Azure.Maps.Search; var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(); var clientId = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_MAPS_CLIENT_ID"); var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential, clientId); ``` ### Shared Access Signature (SAS) ```csharp 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 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 alerts ``` ## Core Workflows ### 1. Geocoding (Address to Coordinates) ```csharp using Azure; using Azure.Maps.Search; var credential = new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey); var client = new MapsSearchClient(credential); Response 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($"Confidence: {feature.Properties.Confidence}"); } ``` ### 2. Batch Geocoding ```csharp using Azure.Maps.Search.Models.Queries; List queries = new List { new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "400 Broad St, Seattle, WA" }, new GeocodingQuery() { Query = "1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA" }, new GeocodingQuery() { AddressLine = "Space Needle", Top = 1 }, }; Response results = client.GetGeocodingBatch(queries); foreach (var batchItem in results.Value.BatchItems) { foreach (var feature in batchItem.Features) { Console.WriteLine($"Coordinates: {string.Join(",", feature.Geometry.Coordinates)}"); } } ``` ### 3. Reverse Geocoding (Coordinates to Address) ```csharp using Azure.Core.GeoJson; GeoPosition coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.138685, 47.6305637); Response 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 ```csharp using Azure.Maps.Search.Models; GetPolygonOptions options = new GetPolygonOptions() { Coordinates = new GeoPosition(-122.204141, 47.61256), ResultType = BoundaryResultTypeEnum.Locality, Resolution = ResolutionEnum.Small, }; Response result = client.GetPolygon(options); Console.WriteLine($"Boundary copyright: {result.Value.Properties?.Copyright}"); Console.WriteLine($"Polygon count: {result.Value.Geometry.Count}"); ``` ### 5. Route Directions ```csharp using Azure; using Azure.Core.GeoJson; using Azure.Maps.Routing; using Azure.Maps.Routing.Models; var client = new MapsRoutingClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey)); List routePoints = new List() { new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61), // Seattle new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64) // Redmond }; RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints); Response 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($"Leg points: {leg.Points.Count}"); } } ``` ### 6. Route Directions with Options ```csharp RouteDirectionOptions options = new RouteDirectionOptions() { RouteType = RouteType.Fastest, UseTrafficData = true, TravelMode = TravelMode.Bicycle, Language = RoutingLanguage.EnglishUsa, InstructionsType = RouteInstructionsType.Text, }; RouteDirectionQuery query = new RouteDirectionQuery(routePoints) { RouteDirectionOptions = options }; Response result = client.GetDirections(query); ``` ### 7. Route Matrix ```csharp RouteMatrixQuery routeMatrixQuery = new RouteMatrixQuery { Origins = new List() { new GeoPosition(-122.34, 47.61), new GeoPosition(-122.13, 47.64) }, Destinations = new List() { new GeoPosition(-122.20, 47.62), new GeoPosition(-122.40, 47.65) }, }; // Synchronous (up to 100 route combinations) Response result = client.GetImmediateRouteMatrix(routeMatrixQuery); foreach (var cell in result.Value.Matrix.SelectMany(row => row)) { Console.WriteLine($"Distance: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.LengthInMeters}"); Console.WriteLine($"Duration: {cell.Response?.RouteSummary?.TravelTimeDuration}"); } // Asynchronous (up to 700 route combinations) RouteMatrixOptions routeMatrixOptions = new RouteMatrixOptions(routeMatrixQuery) { TravelTimeType = TravelTimeType.All, }; GetRouteMatrixOperation asyncResult = client.GetRouteMatrix(WaitUntil.Completed, routeMatrixOptions); ``` ### 8. Route Range (Isochrone) ```csharp RouteRangeOptions options = new RouteRangeOptions(-122.34, 47.61) { TimeBudget = new TimeSpan(0, 20, 0) // 20 minutes }; Response result = client.GetRouteRange(options); // result.Value.ReachableRange contains the polygon Console.WriteLine($"Boundary points: {result.Value.ReachableRange.Boundary.Count}"); ``` ### 9. Get Map Tiles ```csharp 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 mapTile = client.GetMapTile(options); // Save to file using (FileStream fileStream = File.Create("./MapTile.png")) { mapTile.Value.CopyTo(fileStream); } ``` ### 10. IP Geolocation ```csharp 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 result = client.GetCountryCode(ipAddress); Console.WriteLine($"Country ISO Code: {result.Value.IsoCode}"); ``` ### 11. Current Weather ```csharp using Azure; using Azure.Core.GeoJson; using Azure.Maps.Weather; var client = new MapsWeatherClient(new AzureKeyCredential(subscriptionKey)); var position = new GeoPosition(-122.13071, 47.64011); var options = new GetCurrentWeatherConditionsOptions(position); Response result = client.GetCurrentWeatherConditions(options); foreach (var condition in result.Value.Results) { Console.WriteLine($"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 1. **Use Entra ID for production** — Prefer over subscription keys 2. **Batch operations** — Use batch geocoding for multiple addresses 3. **Cache results** — Geocoding results don't change frequently 4. **Use appropriate tile sizes** — 256 or 512 pixels based on display 5. **Handle rate limits** — Implement exponential backoff 6. **Use async route matrix** — For large matrix calculations (>100) 7. **Consider traffic data** — Set `UseTrafficData = true` for accurate ETAs ## Error Handling ```csharp try { Response 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/ | ## When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview. ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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