Performance Improvements when loading projected datasets
New Property allowing optional smooth refreshing of the TrackingLayer MapObjects 2.2 added the following enhancements: If GIF files need to be created using the Weblink control, refer to the related information below.
They have remained only for backwards compatibility. MapObjects 2.2 or higher does not require entering a keycode and these methods have become obsolete.
If a MapObjects version at or prior to 2.2 is currently being used, and there has not been a migration to version 2.3, the following license string can be used for unlocking the read capabilities in MapObjects on the Map control to read and display the GIF and TIFF format: However, MapObjects versions prior to 2.2 were developed when the keycodes were mandatory and, as such, keycodes are still required when developing with the EnableTIFFLZW and EnableGif methods. Consequently, it is no longer necessary to request additional licensing from UNISYS, nor complementary keycodes from ESRI. Recently, the UNISYS patent on the LZW technology expired, worldwide. Since the GIF format utilized the LZW compression technology patented by UNISYS Corporation, MapObjects developers were obligated to establish a licensing agreement with UNISYS before using GIF or TIFF/LZW files as an ImageLayer in their application.
FAQ: Do I need a license from UNISYS to read GIF or TIFF/LZW files with MapObjects? QuestionÄo I need a license from UNISYS to read GIF or TIFF/LZW files with MapObjects?