It looks like Bird Eye View is no longer available in V8. Can anyone confirm that this is true, or if there is any way to use Bird Eye View in the new version?
Microsoft's documentation about this is very poor, so I just gathered information from various sources.
For instance:
1. In its MapTypeId Enumeration, the "birdseye" parameter no longer exists. It existed in V7.
2. Bing's own fragment generator for embedded cards has the ability to add a Bird Eye View, but when checking it adds a "View bird eye" link under the map, which redirects you to www.bing.com with the selected bird's eye view.
3. When inserting a V7 card, the Bird's Eye option is available in the navigation panel:
In V8, the option does not exist:
UPDATE: I received an email reply from Microsoft stating that Bird Eye View is not yet available in V8, but will be later. Here is their answer:
"Birdseye images are not currently available in Bing Maps V8. The migration guide does not mention Birdseye images, but it states that everything that is not mentioned is planned in V8 management. Currently, Birdseye images in Bing Maps V7 are very old, some images are more 10. This is one of the highest points the DSAT client we have in. We have collected many new images, but it still needs to be processed so that it can be exposed V8 card management.
In addition, we are creating a new user interface around Birdseye, because the current experience is not as solid as it can be, and a problem for many. Image processing takes several months. Developing a new user interface will take several months. We are currently planning to get a new Birdseye experience at the V8 Microsoft Build Conference, which is closer to the end of March 2017 (8 in a few months).