re[2]: MI ESRI Shapefile and MapX Compatibility Question
Doug & the List, It seems to be a common misconception that the ESRI Shape format is a public format with a "published structure". Sure, the SHP, SHX and DBF formats are documented. Where are the SBN, SBX, AVL, and PRJ file formats "publicly" documented? These very important files contain important spatial indexing, map projection, rendition, legend and other information that is critical in order to support the format effectively. As it has been said many times on this list - MapInfo offers their MFAL dynamic link library on very reasonable terms for folks who need to support TAB files directly in their application. We also offer a TAB Reader COM library for the same reason. Both approaches are significantly less costly then developing your own code, even around a published document. Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Richard >> it's true (no proj. info etc.) - but perhaps a small price to pay for >> published structure! Come on MI, open it up to all! >> Anyway, ArcView also uses WOR or in their case APR. So all is set in the >> APR. >> doug >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: 01 September 2000 13:48 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: RE: MI ESRI Shapefile and MapX Compatibility Question >> Hi Dennis, >> How does ArcView know how to project the files and display the entities - >> is >> the information stored in some higher order of file like a project or >> theme >> file or something? >> Richard Burkmar. >> -Original Message- >> From: Waardenburg, Dennis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> Sent: 01 September 2000 13:39 >> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: RE: MI ESRI Shapefile and MapX Compatibility Question >> Richard, >> The major drawbacks you describe are the result of shortcomings native to >> Shape files, not MapX. Shapefiles contain neither the >> projection/coordinate >> system nor the object style info for the layer, as Mapinfo TABs do. MapX >> can't read information that isn't there, so it's necessary for the coder >> to >> provide it. >> Dennis Waardenburg >> GIS Specialist >> The Environmental Company, Inc. >> > -Original Message- >> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> > Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 5:32 AM >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > Subject:RE: MI ESRI Shapefile and MapX Compatibility Question >> > >> > Dave, >> > >> > MapX 4.x can read & display native ESRI shape files using the >> > 'Map.Layers.Add LayerInfoObject' method. There is a major drawback >> though >> > - >> > you have to know the projection of the data and specify that in the >> > 'LayerInfoObject' - MapX does not seem to be able to get the projection >> > from >> > the shape file itself. MapX also renders the goemetry in the MapX >> default >> > styles. >> > >> > Richard Burkmar. >> > >> > -Original Message- >> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> > Sent: 31 August 2000 22:12 >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > Subject: MI ESRI Shapefile and MapX Compatibility Question >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Does anybody out there know of any information regarding the reading and >> > editing >> > of ESRI Shapefiles using the MapX language? >> > >> > Cheers >> > >> > Dave Williams >> > Montgomery Watson >> > >> > >> > -- >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> > "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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] >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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] -- 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 Geographic Calculator 5.0 is now available
Does coordinate conversion frustrate you? Are you spending way too much time converting your MapInfo data and databases between coordinates systems, datums, projections, and units? Geographic Calculator 5.0 is Now Available! Blue Marble Geographics announces the release of Geographic Calculator version 5.0. A number of significant enhancements have been incorporated into the latest release of this leading coordinate conversion software. Vertical datum support, true batch processing and an expanded parameter database top the long list of features destined to take this product to next level. Again, special upgrade pricing is available for existing users of this software; we have also incorporated great per-seat value with the recent introduction of our network license model. We offer convenient 5, 10, and 20 concurrent-user network licenses. Please visit Blue Marble on the World Wide Web: http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=110 Thanks, Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT BLUE MARBLE GEOGRAPHICS Blue Marble Geographics is a leading developer and provider of smart, simple geographic software products that provide sensible solutions for makers or users of geographic data, and builders of applications that make or use geographic data. Blue Marble currently serves over 100,000 customers in over 60 countries. Blue Marble can be found on the Web at: http://www.bluemarblegeo.com -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MI Coordinate transformation - Affine transformation
Folks, The Geographic Calculator has this feature. Information is available at http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=1 >> Last July, Cliff Mugnier, Jacques Paris, and Walter ... (I only kept the >> last message of the thread in which Walter's family name is not mentioned) >> had an interesting discussion about coordinate transformation from a "Dig" >> site local coordinate system to a projected system, and about whether a >> 3-parameter rather than a 6-parameter (as in MapInfo) transformation could >> suffice. >> I have to import into MapInfo a DXF file (with coordinates from a local >> Non >> Earth system) of a construction site of roughly 1 km x 1 km, and transform >> these coordinates in a MTM system. Following Cliff's advice, I intend to >> use a 3-parameter transformation with 2 points known in both coordinate >> systems. >> Quoting Walter from the abovementioned thread: >> > > I would like to build a program (mbx) that asks the user- from >> > > two points(is this enough?), both local and >> > > national coordinates. The program then calculates the rotation >> > > angle and the translation parameters. Then the user can give >> > > a number of local coordinates and the program can calculate from >> > > every local coordinates the national coordinates. >> > > Is this possible with some simple goniometry and pythagoras? >> > > Is there some information on this subject (books, internet)? >> Walter, have you built this program? If so, is it available to others? >> Thanks in advance. >> _ >> Claude Lavoie >> Service du soutien à la clientèle >> Direction des technologies de l'information >> Ministère des Transports du Québec >> 35, rue de Port-Royal Est, salle 5.00 a >> Montréal (Québec) >> H3L 3T1 >> Téléphone:(514) 873-6280 >> Télécopieur: (514) 873-8203 >> Courriel: mailto:[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] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MI: MI Raster registration.
We've just released version 4.0 of the Geographic Transformer. The Geographic Transformer will automatically convert the coordinate system and/or reference point parameters contained within GeoTIFF headers into native Mapinfo TAB files for use directly within MapInfo. You can evaluate the Transformer at http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=2&p=evaluate. Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Is there any way that you can get any raster file into MapInfo in real >> world coordinates without going through a laborious registration process >> or >> manually creating the tab file? >> How about any programs that convert GeoTiff headers into MI headers? -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MI GPS & USGS DRGs
Roy, You most likely are displaying GPS positions with respect to WGS84. Your USGS DRGs are most likely being displayed with respect to NAD27. This incompatibility explains the shift of a couple of hundred feet (~200 maximum within the US) in longitude. You can either 1) change the coordinate system within MapInfo or 2) change the reference datum within your GPS receiver interface. Good luck, Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Question: Why is it that when using MI w/Geotracker to show position >> over USGS DRGs there seems to be an error of a couple of hundred feet >> or so to the east. (Position tracking icon is off set to the west or is >> the image offset to the east?) >> I think I have a problem but don't know what it is. Maybe >> incorrect/incompatible projection? Any help would be appreciated. >> tia >> Roy >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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]
re: MI Routing
Stephen, You should check out GeoRoute at http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=62. A fully-enabled seven day evaluation is available for download. MapBasic sample code is also available. Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Hello everyone, >> I have a client that requires a routing package that will work with >> MapInfo. >> They require this software to be able to perform route optimization, >> travel >> time, allow for time per stop, multiple routes. I am aware of a couple >> packages RouteView, WayFinder and Visual Control Room. If anyone knows of >> any other software that maybe suitable, could they please let me know. >> TIA >> Stephen Ford >> Baseline Business Geographics Inc. >> URL www.baselinegeo.com >> PH (902) 892-0300 >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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]
re[2]: MI MapX: Install utilities
We've had great success with the Wise Installer ( http://www.wiseinstall.com ) over the last six years. We use it for all of our products (nearly 30 at this point) and many of our GeoObjects developers have found it to work successfully with ActiveX deployments. Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Chris, >> We've successfully used InstallShield Professional 5.0 and 5.5. I'm not >> too >> up on the differences between that and the Express version, but there >> didn't >> seem to be anything too tricky with the installation... with the possible >> exception of registering a type library or two. >> There was one rumor floating around that MapX 4.0 would include its own >> installation routine... but I've never heard if that's true or not. >> Either way, even though it's a little off-topic, I'd be curious as well to >> see if there are other better installation packages out there for this >> sort >> of thing. >> Jeff James >> Vice President >> Sage Software, Inc. >> 3423 Piedmont Road NE >> Suite 550 >> Atlanta, GA 30305 >> www.sagesoft.com >> Phone: 404.262.7478 Ext. 12 >> Fax: 404.832.3366 >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Martin >> Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 1:22 PM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: MI MapX: Install utilities >> In the past, I have used InstallShield Express to install my MapX/VB >> applications, but I would like to know what other MapX developers >> use, and what product the group would recommend >> Thanks >> CJ Martin >> GIS Consultant >> WS Atkins Consultants Ltd >> (01952) 201234 >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MI GeoObjects 2?
Richard, We sincerely apologize about the delay in getting back to you regarding web sites that are using GeoObjects. I know it's a poor excuse, but we've been absolutely swamped with our GeoObjects Competitive Upgrade offer, having upgraded several hundred MapObjects and MapX developers in the last few weeks. As we informed you of earlier, our GeoObjects Internet Map Server product simply doesn't exist yet. Information isn't available on our website at this point, we'll let you know when detailed information and pricing is available. We are in fact compiling a list of sites that are using the component as we move towards the formal launch of our GeoObjects Internet Map Server product. We've always found it hard to promote a product until it actually ships. Things are just easier for both our users and us that way. We're happy to hear that GeoObjects meets the task for you. Of course, our documentation is targeted towards developers as they are ultimately the users of the product. Please get me a list of issues with the Getting Started Guide documentation, we'll incorporate them into the next release. We strive to make it better daily. If you haven't noticed, the GeoObjects Getting Started Guide is patterned after the ESRI MapObjects Getting Started Guide demo and documentation, focused primarily on upgrading MO developers to the Blue Marble GeoObjects component. The documentation was quite simplified as the underlying product is quite a bit simplier to use. Richard, I know this is a long post but I have a quick story for you that may be somewhat relevant. While I was in college I frequented a shop that made canoe paddles and oars (Shaw and Tenney in Old Town, Maine) . I got to know the Mr. Tenney (the "master" maker) very well. They made "firsts" which were perfect, and "seconds" which were slightly imperfect. The company name only went on the firsts, never the seconds. I asked Mr. Tenney why he never put his company name on a "second". He explained to me that someone seeing the paddle lying about in a canoe would never know it wasn't a first and would assume that it was his best effort. Blue Marble will put it's name on its internet map server solution as soon as it's available (as a "first") and do it's best to tell the world about it. Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> I am trying to try out GeoObjects 2 by Bluemarble Geographics >> www.bluemarblegeo.com And I say "try" because Bluemarble seems pretty >> thin >> on getting you started. >> They have a competitive upgrade from MapXtreme and MapObjects. It all >> looks >> appealing, but I found the documentation in the demo and the downloaded >> product to be very thin. Having said that I am not a developer, terribly >> internet savvy - although I have a grasp of GIS and certainly about what I >> want to do. Responses to questions to BLuemarble appear as eMAIL form >> letters with little to do with my original question. I am surprised. >> I have asked Bluemarble, I guess, 20 times about the locations of sites >> that >> use GeoObjects. No response. So ... do YOU know of sites? I can't spend >> time >> and money on the product, appealing as it is, until I get some critique >> and >> see if anyone is actually using it. The demo I downloaded is exactly what >> I >> need but of course that is not enough to proceed with a development >> effort. >> For the site I am planning, a disease atlas, we plan to use MapXteme (but >> with limited seats) for high end users that need all that MapXtreme claims >> to do (emphasis on claims) and maybe Bluemarble's creation for other >> things. >> The demo worked great (once I decoded the documentation) but the people >> don't seem to really be there. >> Anyone out there know of sites, have comments, or explain why BLuemarble >> can't fax me price quotes, or respond to several questions I have asked >> them? If they do not have their act together, I need to know it - maybe >> they >> are just all on vacation - it there is some other problem I need to know >> that too. I am wondering if they are really in business! But I emphasize >> that what I have seen looks very positive and there might really be >> something there to seriously consider for GIS internet wannabes. Hopefully >> you all have good news for me. >> My eMAIL is below if you don't want to comment "on-line" >> Thanks a lot >> Richard E. Hoskins >> [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] -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or cont
re: MI Routing extensions/software
You wrote: >> Could anyone recommend a good MapInfo compatible street routing software >> package? >> Specifically interested in optimal routing and drive time analysis. We'll be formally announcing our GeoRoute component next week. In the meantime, you might find it interesting to check http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=62 for more information. GeoRoute is the easiest way to put routing features in your application! GeoRoute enables Windows and Internet applications to present optimal routes (based on distance or time) and generate point-to-point directions, simply by adding a simple plug-n-play component. There is no need to depend on expensive routing databases, you can create routing databases from regular map files including native MapInfo MIF (TAB coming soon) and ESRI Shape files directly, without conversion. GeoRoute can use street data that you already own! Thanks, Jeff Blue Marble Geographics http://www.bluemarblegeo.com -- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
re: MI GIS freeware
You can download the Geographic Explorer from http://www.bluemarblegeo.com. It's a free viewer/translator/finder that has proven to be a very useful and nifty tool. >> Hi, >> Does anyone know of any sites from where i can download any freeware GIS >> software ? >> -Krithika Sridhar >> Software Engineer >> Risk Management Solutions. >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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]
re: MI Re: conversion to mif
Actually, try a download of the Blue Marble Geographic Explorer at http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=5 The Geographic Translator isn't free, the Geographic Explorer is. >> Try a download of the Geographic Translator - its free and it will do >> what >> your want. >> http://www.bluemarblegeo.com/products.asp?id=3 >> MidNight Mapper >> aka Neil >> 7/16/99 >> Attila Varhelyi wrote: >> > Hello Arcviewers, >> > I need to convert a very simple shape file (counties of Romania) into >> > mapinfo format (tab), in order to use it with Excel datamap >> extension >> > I have seen earlier discusssion about this on the list, the problem is >> that >> > I don't have Mapinfo (which can do the import ) >> > Is there anybody on this list who could do this transformation for me >> ?? >> > Thank You >> >Attila >> -- >> To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put >> "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [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]
re: MI software for veiwing mapinfo files
You wrote: >>Does anyone know of any software that is used just for viewing >> mapinfo files? You might want to check out: 1) the MapInfo ProViewer viewer (contact MapInfo) 2) the Geographic Explorer, a free viewer for MapInfo files and many other vector and image files. You can download it for free from http://www.bluemarblegeo.com. 3) Directions Magazine also offers a free 'Universal Data Viewer', available for download from their site at http://www.directionsmag.com Thanks, Jeff [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]
re: MI Mapinfo and GPS
You wrote: >> I need help to connect my GPSIII with the Mapinfo >> is it possible ? Check in your MapInfo Professional box for a pamphlet describing the Blue Marble Geographic Tracker. The Geographic Tracker and an associated MBX (GeoTrack.mbx) have been included with every MapInfo Professional package since Version 4.0. They provide a simple GPS interface for MapInfo Professional. You can install the Geographic Tracker as an option when you install MapInfo. View the Geographic Tracker and GeoTrack.MBX help files for information on how to get things up and running. Good luck, Jeff [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]
