Today a new software is available – a flash interactive map. Someone might call it also a virtual tour or a virtual guide. The way how it works is simple:

1. you create  your map
2. you define hotspots in a xml file
3. you define photos and their description in the same xml file

From developers point of view is this flash interactive map very flexible. The interface is loaded as external swf files, so you can customize the look and feel of your presentation. Also the parts of the system communicate via broadcasting events, so you can develop your own hotspot view (sourcecodes are available with the enterprise license) .

When writing this post, only the Free version is available to download and test. Later I will add the other versions together with a manual.

Click here to visit the interactive map homepage.