MapLink Pro 11.3.1 introduces a new cross-platform rendering foundation built on Google Skia, marking an important milestone in Envitia’s vision for write once, deploy anywhere, geospatial applications.

The new Skia based drawing surface separates rendering from the underlying operating system and user interface framework, enabling consistent, high-performance map visualisation across platforms. The new core rendering engine lays the groundwork for future support across Linux, mobile platforms, WebAssembly, and other cross-platform UI technologies.

Alongside the new rendering engine, MapLink Pro now includes native controls for both WPF and Avalonia, allowing developers to embed rich geospatial visualisation directly into modern .NET XAML applications. This simplifies integration, reduces development effort, and provides a clear migration path towards cross-platform development and deployment.

For developers and organisations building mission-critical geospatial solutions, these capabilities deliver greater flexibility, reduced platform lock-in, and a future-proof foundation for next-generation applications. With MapLink Pro 11.3.1, Envitia is taking a significant step towards a truly cross-platform geospatial platform.

Key Benefits of MapLink Pro's Cross-Platform Surface

  • Write once, deploy anywhere – Provides a unified rendering foundation that supports consistent behaviour across multiple operating systems, reducing platform-specific development effort.
  • Reduced platform lock-in – Decouples map rendering from native graphics technologies, making applications easier to port and maintain.
  • Consistent rendering across platforms – Uses the Skia graphics engine to deliver the same visual output regardless of the underlying operating system.
  • Modern .NET integration – Native WPF and Avalonia controls allow MapLink Pro to be embedded directly into XAML-based applications with minimal integration effort.
  • Faster application development – Provides drop-in UI controls that eliminate the need for custom rendering interop layers and bespoke integrations.
  • Future-proof architecture – Introduces a layered design that separates rendering from UI hosting, enabling future expansion to additional frameworks and platforms.
  • Supports migration to cross-platform applications – Avalonia integration provides a pathway for existing WPF applications to evolve towards broader platform support.
  • Foundation for future deployment targets – The platform-independent rendering model is designed to support future capabilities such as WebAssembly, mobile platforms and other cross-platform UI frameworks.

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