The Global Mapper SDK provides a Windows DLL which allows much of the functionality of Global Mapper to be accessed from third party applications. The SDK includes both native 32-bit and 64-bit DLLs, so you can target any Windows system. The Global Mapper SDK is a standard Windows DLL and can be used with many programming language on a Windows platform, including Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Visual C#. It also comes with a helpful managed CLR wrapper component that makes developing managed code a snap.
Global Mapper SDK synchronizes the software developer toolkit with Global Mapper desktop software releases, which enables a more consistent release cycle. This ensures that software developers are able to work with the most current features and functions introduced to the desktop version of the software.