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Overview of the features of GeoReveal, GéoClip, and SVGMapMaker |
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| GeoReveal is a powerful .NET application that combines geography and statistics to
produce revealing interactive graphics for the Web. It produces fully interactive
geo-statistical presentations. There is no requirement for a GIS. GeoReveal uses MID/MIF
files that can be exported from practically any GIS. Other information: - Unlimited data fields and includes a comprehensive set of pre-defined templates - Features a simple wizard driven interface and an advanced set of menus for users who need to fine tune the finished output - Generates SVG data, overlay boundaries, overview and background maps. For UK Local Government users, SVG is also an e-GIF (e-Goverment Interoperability Framework) compliant format - Presentations can include interactive charts that change to display statistics about the currently selected map region or area - Map display can be changed after generation, i.e., ability to change map topic, map colour, number of ranges, and classification method - Includes pre-prepared UK census boundary data and sample projects |
GéoClip is a MapBasic program that takes TAB file information and turns it into interactive
Macromedia® Flash presentations. There is also a version for ESRI ArcGIS. GéoClip does not currently
have an SVG component. Other information: - Written in MapBasic and therefore dependent on having a MapInfo Pro licence - Does not offer a very intuitive interface - Limited to ten data fields and to only one page layout - Users cannot remove the GéoClip logo/branding from the map page - Can only produce Flash (proprietary format, not e-GIF compliant) and not SVG (open format) - Some of its unique features like adjustable ranges and multiple themes are planned for the next release of GeoReveal |
SVGMapMaker is a MapBasic program that takes TAB file information and uses it to replicate
limited GIS functionality in a browser window. It cannot be considered as a geo-statistical
tool, as the level of interactivity is limited. For example, there are no interactive
charts as provided in GeoReveal. Other information: - Written in MapBasic and therefore dependent on having a MapInfo Pro licence - Limited interface – no ability to change map topic and no statistical delivery - Map display cannot be changed after generation, i.e., no ability to change map colour, number of ranges, and classification method |
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A quick comparison of three tools available today for producing interactive SVG and Flash maps from desktop GIS projects: GeoReveal (from Graphical Data Capture Ltd, London, UK – http://www.graphdata.co.uk/product.asp?product_id=GeoReveal webcite), GéoClip (from eMc3, a young company based in Toulouse, France – http://www.geoclip.net/an/ webcite), and SVGMapMaker (from TETRAD Computer Applications Inc, Bellingham, WA, USA – http://www.tetrad.com/svgmapmaker/svgmapmaker.html webcite). |
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