Esri has begun shipping MapObjects 2.2--Windows Edition, the newest version. One of the highlights of MapObjects 2.2--Windows Edition is that it offers support for Visual Studio.NET, Microsoft's development environment for .NET software and services. Included with Visual Studio .NET support are sample applications and useful documentation.

Other key features of MapObjects 2.2--Windows Edition include tracking layer smoothing, an improved projection engine (along with new formats), and enhanced labeling.

MapObjects users will benefit from the elimination of the licensing requirements previously required to read GIF and TIFF LZW images.

For more information on MapObjects--Windows Edition, visit www.esri.com/mapobjects, call Esri at 1-800-447-9778, call your Esri regional office (to locate your regional office, visit www.esri.com/usa), or contact your local reseller (to locate a reseller near you, visit www.esri.com/partners). Outside the United States, contact your local Esri distributor; see www.esri.com/international.