new Y! map

Yahoo! Maps has released a new version now with global coverage, aerial maps, and hybrid views. Along with these features being added to the beta version of the mapping product, you can now access them through the Flash, Flex and AJAX Map components available through the Yahoo! Developer Network.

A quick note to any Flash developers currently using the component. You should be able to see the rest of the world with your existing components, but to take advantage of the new map view features you will need to download the new MXP.

Once you install it, you can make use of it by opening any existing projects and dragging an instance of the new component onto the stage. This will put the new component in your library and most likely trigger a request to replace the existing symbol. If you organized your component in a directory in your library, don’t forget to move the new component into that directory to trigger the replacement. After that any instances of your component should reflect the change. Don’t forget to remove that new instance from the stage if you don’t need it!

After that you can use the updated documentation to see how to interact with the new mapping tools.

New Y! Map with Hybrid Maps