SV: MI-L Max number of Live Layers from Oracle Spatial?

2003-01-29 Thread Patrick Mollbrink
Problem fixed! I just got an answer from MI Support Europe that solves the problem. My concern was MI Pro so I have not tested the MapX fix. Quote: The number of Oracle tables that can be opened simultaneously depends on a number of factors, including the client operating system, the product

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2003-01-29 Thread ÖZÇETÝN
Hi, While saving a street table in MapInfo 7.0 (under Win2000), the following message appears : Cannot update table table_name. Operation cancelled. and MapInfo immediately reverts the recent edits. What is the problem and how can we avoid this situation? Any help will be appreciated.

RE: MI-L Integrated Mapping

2003-01-29 Thread Richard Burkmar
Cameron, I remember when we converted a number of integrated mapping applications from VB4 to VB6, the project type had to be changed to an ActiveX exe. As far as I can remember, the major difference between standard and ActiveX projects is that the latter allow communication by COM (which is

RE: MI-L Integrated Mapping

2003-01-29 Thread CRISP, Paul -Syntegra UK
One route I've explored with some success is to put the VB/Mapinfo interaction into an ActiveX exe by itself. You can then put as much or little in the interface as you want and then include it into a standard exe. The interface can be as simple as a mapping to the standard Do and Eval methods,

MI-L mapinfo/mapbasic/dll/XP

2003-01-29 Thread Hans Wapenaar \(GIS Innovations\)
MapInfo experts, A question about / problem with windows XP and MapInfo 7.0: I made an application linking the program ACT to MapInfo. Act is used to register clients/contacts and the link to mapinfo is to show where these contacts have their properties. The application is a combination of a

RE: MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail

2003-01-29 Thread Bagwell, Ross
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Re: MI-L Integrated Mapping

2003-01-29 Thread Cameron Crum
I guess I'm not so sure why I need to have it as a standard exe other than I don't want people thinking they can use it in another program. I have changed it back to an ActiveX exe and it works fine, but like I said I have other apps which are standard using the same class, but are working. I

MI-L RE: *.MAP/DAT files and reading in VB...

2003-01-29 Thread Ben Crane
Hi all, *PS this is more a point of interest and greater understanding of mapinfo file formats that an actual need. I'd like to know how to read and edit mapinfo binary files without having to use mapinfo...crazy i know! :) Mapinfo *.MAP files are in binary format. If I want to write a VB

Re: MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail

2003-01-29 Thread B. Thoen
I just checked the last 288 spams I've received, and I see no bailey_damion in them. So he's just picking on you it looks like. I don't know where spammers get the names they use, but I doubt it's from MapInfo-L archives at Directions Magazine. It's possible the spammer has subscribed and is

MI-L Create tables using MapBasic with name variable

2003-01-29 Thread Javier Quispe
Friends As I can create a table in MapBasic using the name of the same one as variable, the following code gives me error : Expression does not evaluates you to column or table name in you line of Create Table and Add Map Layer Dim snombre,sruta ace string

MI-L Create tables using MapBasic with name variables

2003-01-29 Thread Javier Quispe
Friends As I can create a table in MapBasic using the name of the same one as variable, the following code gives me error : Expression does not evaluates you to column or table name in you line of Create Table and Add Map Layer Dim snombre,sruta ace string

Re: MI-L RE: *.MAP/DAT files and reading in VB...

2003-01-29 Thread Lars V. Nielsen
Hi Ben, You can use the OpenSource library called MITab. It reads and writes TAB and MIF datasets directly. After some work in the fall, a DLL version was included that was usable from both VB and MapBasic (which the original wasn't). You find MITab here:

RE: MI-L Create tables using MapBasic with name variables

2003-01-29 Thread Warren Vick, Europa Technologies Ltd.
Hello Javier, (Internal) table names cannot start with a number. If you prefix with, say, an underscore, your create table statement should work. snombre = _37 Regards, Warren Vick Europa Technologies Ltd. http://www.europa-tech.com Tel: +44 20 8398 3955 x201 -Original

MI-L Off Topic: Hanging Chad Joke

2003-01-29 Thread tim rood
Hi, I too quickly deleted the Hanging Chad Gore joke from last week. Would someone mind sending it along to me if you still have it. I thought hanging chads were passe, but I've got a pal who'd just love to see it. Thanks, Tim Rood

MI-L Exporting Symbols

2003-01-29 Thread Tim Ledet
Hello listers, I am trying to export a map symbol to a graphic file. I know it’s possible in MapX, but I can’t find a way to do it in MapInfo. Anybody know a way? Tim Ledet IGTI, Inc. 3760 Greenbriar Stafford, TX 77042 866-494-4484 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MI-L MI-L: looking for bank locations in the UK

2003-01-29 Thread Erin Rubio
Hello, all, I'm looking for bank and ATM locations in the UK. Already geocoded would be great. I'm a bit ignorant of the availability of any such data, so I appreciate your guidance... Also, I'd be interested in some political boundaries for the same, and later some street data for the cities.

RE: MI-L Mapinfo Admin Configuration

2003-01-29 Thread Joe Crawford
I tried to do each of the two suggestions below (given what I think you meant), but still have the same issue. It is entirely possible that I am missing a piece. Would it be possible for you to provide specific instructions for this configuration in either case. I'm hoping that the message we

RE: MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail

2003-01-29 Thread Ryan Morgan, Aerials Express
I'm getting them too. I set up a rule in Outlook to permanently delete any messages from him. -Original Message- From: Simmonds, Ashley (PTB) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:11 PM To: 'Mapinfo List (E-mail)' Subject: MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail sorry to

MI-L The Dreaded ProportionOverlap() Function

2003-01-29 Thread Ian Erickson
Ok folks, Anyone out there know of a way to speed the ProportionOverlap() function? The following query... Select Table_A.Some_Column, Table_B.Some_Other_Column, ProportionOverlap(Table_A.Obj, Table_B.Obj) From Table_A, Table_B Where Table_A.Obj Intersects

RE: MI-L MI-L: looking for bank locations in the UK

2003-01-29 Thread Warren Vick, Europa Technologies Ltd.
Hi Erin, We have a range of POI data sets which are mostly targeted at the LBS market. Some data sets are built in-house while others are enhancements of raw data licensed from 3rd parties. I will check on the bank and ATM databases (which are separate but linked) and send you some information.

MI-L Geocoders

2003-01-29 Thread Brad Mathews
Hi, Does anyone know of any COM-based geocode software that can create custom address dictionaries from TAB based street files? I have used MapMarker for a number of years but the licensing requirements for my new application are pretty onerous. So I am looking for an alternative. I have a

MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail

2003-01-29 Thread eileen.m.brennan
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MI-L Integrated Mapping:Make Selection Obj Fit to Map Window

2003-01-29 Thread Alit Sastrawan
Greetings, I have built an integrated mapping using VB, I add a button to my application and the function of that button is: if I select an object then I click the button, it will be automatically zoom in the object selection fit to the map window automatically. Until now I didn't find the way

Re: MI-L OT: follow up to junk mail

2003-01-29 Thread B. Thoen
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RE: MI-L Integrated Mapping:Make Selection Obj Fit to Map Window

2003-01-29 Thread Simmonds, Ashley (PTB)
to view selection: ### YourMIObj.RunMenuCommand 306 ### if you are zoomed way out and the object is already on the screen which is likely, this won't have an effect. consider adding a command just prior to the above one which will zoom in to the minimum

Re: MI-L MI-L: looking for bank locations in the UK

2003-01-29 Thread Alan Pritchard
Hi Erin, I have this data through a 3rd party. Full information and geocoded. 6,400 banks. Haven't a count for ATMs, but could get one if you wanted. We also have a wide range of other POIs, as well as our 4.6 million settlements. Best wishes Alan Pritchard The GLOBAL GAZETTEER: the world on

Re: MI-L The Dreaded ProportionOverlap() Function

2003-01-29 Thread Robert Crossley
I have found that this function is very slow if the tables are of a different projection, or perhaps even if they are lat/long. I had a program that took more than one day to do a join when the two tables were diferent projects, but took minutes if they were the same AMG projection...