MI Replies - calls to kernel.exe
Thanks to all who replied to my question and saved me a lot of trouble! The sample applications I was studying were 16-bit programs calling "kernel.exe". In 32-bit systems the call is to "kernel32.dll". Anssi Joutsiniemi said: "Also most of short type (SmallInt in MapInfo) variables are replaced with Long (ie. Integer in MI). Also the names of dll functions have an additional 'A' on their name in 32 bit system. So for example the 16 bit declare : '*' Declare Function GetProfileString Lib "Kernel" (lpAppName As String, lpKeyName As String, lpDefault As String, lpReturnedString As String, ByVal nSize As SmallInt) As SmallInt '*' would look something like this on your Windows98: '*' Declare Function GetProfileString Lib "Kernel32" Alias "GetProfileStringA" (lpAppName As String, lpKeyName As String, lpDefault As String, lpReturnedString As String, ByVal nSize As Integer) As Integer '*' Thanks again. Hope everyone enjoys the festive season. Fraser * Fraser Gardiner Tel: 020 8451 9603 Mob: 07939 081357 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Calls to kernel.exe
I'm having big problems with my beginner's MapBasic exercises. All DLL calls to "kernel.exe" fail - this file does not exist anywhere on my system (Windows98). Can someone please explain to me why I might not have this file and offer me solution? I think I am missing (or misunderstanding?) something fundamental here. Many thanks for any help on this, Fraser ***** Fraser Gardiner Tel: 020 8451 9603 Mob: 07939 081357 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Spy tool
I am working my way through Whitener and Ryker's MapBasic Developer's Guide. They refer to a Visual C++ utility called Spy that enables a developer to get information on dialog controls by clicking on them. Can Spy be used independently of VC++, and if so, is there someone who can send me a copy of this or a similar utility? Many thanks, Fraser ***** Fraser Gardiner Tel: 020 8451 9603 Mob: 07939 081357 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Rotate region
Is it possible to rotate a region and preserve it's shape? I have some small (maximum 50 nodes) regions that I need to rotate by 90 degrees. Fraser Gardiner -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Vertical Mapper
Where can I get a demo / evaluation copy of Vertical Mapper (preferably download from Internet)? Alternatively detailed documentation on its capabilities. Thanks Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria87 James Boucher St, Sofia, BulgariaTelephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586Facsimile: +359 2 962 5316Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI buttons in MS Word
Is there a way to insert MI button icons (eg. select tool icon) in a MS Word document? Thanks, Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Links
Here's something I want to do. The concept is simple - has anyone developed an application that lets me do it?.. I have a map of Bulgaria showing exploration licence blocks and project areas. I want to set the map up so that a user can select a project and be given a dialogue showing all available workspaces for that project, preferably with a short description of what the workspaces are. The user can then select the workspace he/she wants and open it. This would let users find and work with data without having to waste time navigating my filing system. I use Mapinfo 4.5 / 5.0 on Windows98. Any suggestions? Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Workspace descriptions
"Is there any way that I can append comments and descriptions to my workspaces so that I / other users can see what they are all about?" I have just realised that the Discover "User Workspaces" function lets you do this. Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Programming
I use Mapinfo a lot but I'd like to expand my skills base and learn a bit of programming. Where do I start? Any recommendations / suggestions..? Also, any beginners courses on programming or databases in London during October? Cheers, Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Workspace descriptions
Is there any way that I can append comments and descriptions to my workspaces so that I / other users can see what they are all about? You can do this with ER Mapper algorithms and something similar for Mapinfo would be good. Cheers, Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI Linking tool
I've lost the original mails, but thanks to whoever it was that asked about linking MI objects to files, and thanks to the person that recommended the Linkplus mbx. I've tried this and it's a trick that I've been wondering about for ages. But is there a way of linking the objects to Mapinfo tables and workspaces without opening a new Mapinfo program every time? This gets messy after opening two or three links. Cheers, Fraser Gardiner Navan, Bulgaria 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586 Facsimile:+359 2 962 5316 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MI local coordinates to geographic
My problem: I have a load of MI maps that have been digitized using local coordinates (the origin is at the corner of the page or at some other arbitrary point), and I want to transform these maps to long/lats. My current solution: I allocate some control points then export each MI table as a DXF file, use the set coordinates dialogue to set the coordinate transformation, then import the DXFs back into MI. Unfortunately the set coordinates dialogue only uses 2 pairs of coordinates to carry out the transformation, which is really weak. If I want higher accuracy I go through the routine again using 2 different control points. This is a real pain. Does anyone have any better solutions? Also, I am looking for some sympathy / adviceI work for a mineral exploration company in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a place that is paranoid about national security, and although they have the most amazing topo maps and an excellent grid shown on those maps at all scales, the maps are published without numbers on the grid. Apparently it is illegal for foreigners to know the national grid. This introduces a whole load of problems. When my company first started working here, they used local grids for each project area. Just before I arrived they had started digitising maps in Longs and Lats, as these can be provided when maps are purchased, but again, in the interests of National security, the coordinates are always shifted by about 150m, in a direction kept secret from us. This year, a joint venture partner insisted on carrying out all ground work using their own nationwide metre-based grid, similar to UTMs but not the right UTMs. At the same time we had people working on satellite images and GPS using UTMs. Has anyone ever experienced such a messy set-up? The end result is that I spend a lot of time trying to work out if things on maps are in the right place, and then I am never quite sure how accurate the data is. Does anyone have any suggestions / advice / consolation..I need to sort something out for the future. Thanks for listening. Fraser. -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
