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XMap

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7 GIS

Getting Started Guide

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Copyright © 2009 DeLorme.

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Summary of Contents for XMap 7 GIS

Page 1: ...XMap 7 GIS Getting Started Guide DELORME ...

Page 2: ...nstructions 12 Interface Guide 14 Upgrading from a Previous Version of XMap 16 Migrating from other DeLorme Products 17 Migrating from other GIS Products 17 Basic Functions 18 Installing XMap Datasets 20 Add ons for XMap 23 Getting Help 24 Training 24 Troubleshooting 25 Minimum System Requirements 27 Contacting DeLorme 27 ...

Page 3: ... Help Topics A link to a printable User Guide on our website is also available from the Help menu ATTENTION Important Information for Existing DeLorme Software Users If you are migrating existing data from XMap 5 x or earlier see the XMap Help topic Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Folder Key Features Embedded Documents and XMap Forms XMap includes two features for field data collection and ...

Page 4: ...to forms Develop your own completely new approach to data collection Support for Earthmate PN Series GPS Devices XMap is compatible with DeLorme s Earthmate PN Series GPS handheld GPS receivers which provide exceptional performance for outdoor and professional activities Use XMap to create highly detailed map packages to transfer to a PN Series GPS device Your map packages can include custom high ...

Page 5: ...ou can run the utility independently of the XMap application and use it to automate the import and export of vector GIS layers with DeLorme OpenSpace databases Use batch files bat or cmd to import export multiple files You can filter which attribute fields in a layer are included when exported as well as reference an existing query to filter which geometries and associated attribute records are in...

Page 6: ... buffers around existing geometries in a layer The size of the buffer polygons is determined by a user specified linear distance around the edge of the geometries in the existing layer The new polygon geometries are a merged combination of the original polygons and the buffer polygons Buffering is often used in GIS spatial analysis when proximity issues are of concern such as site planning or risk...

Page 7: ...l and do not have the necessary editing tools If for instance the field worker is tasked with inspecting and updating information contained in a layer based on any observed or measured changes spatial or attribute he or she can use the redline tool to make markups against the layer On returning from the field the field worker can submit redline layers to the data manager by clicking the synchroniz...

Page 8: ... Multi point registration with transparency and color control Enterprise and Editor only Full U S National Grid support with easy to read grid and zone identifiers Topological editing and connectivity tools COGO create vector GIS layers through coordinate geometry input Geocode addresses and coordinate databases directly into vector GIS layers GIS layer import from ESRI MapInfo and other sources A...

Page 9: ...rise The upper tier of the XMap suite is designed to meet the specific needs of enterprise GIS managers who need to efficiently manage and deploy GIS data throughout a company XMap GIS Enterprise also includes all of the features in XMap GIS Editor Create and distribute GPS data collection forms to XMap Editor and XMap Professional users and PN Series GPS owners XMap Professional users require an ...

Page 10: ...or GIS objects using GPS Radar on the Find tab Import and work with a variety of GIS file formats including ESRI shp and e00 MapInfo mif and tab AutoCAD dwg and dxf and more Geocode your existing data in mdb xls and other formats to create GIS layers Create and edit points lines and polygons with freehand draw tools or with precise coordinate geometry input tools Ensure the spatial integrity of yo...

Page 11: ...iciently share these edits with your GIS administrator View your data in stunning 3 D with the latest terrain modeling technology Import ESRI shapefiles into the GIS tab and apply symbolization XMap Professional offers essential and fundamental mapping functions that include data visualization access to aerial and satellite imagery address to address routing annotation tools document linking advan...

Page 12: ...ing tool MapShare for posting maps online OpenSpace vector GIS format viewing MrSID and GeoTIFF viewing Split screen for side by side map views Address geocoding Redlining for field data updating Layer synchronization Support for Earthmate PN Series GPS devices API for remote access to basic mapping functions Data symbolization Shapefile import Other vector data importing dxf mif gml etc Forms cre...

Page 13: ...ration and integration Note These features require database administration with XMap Enterprise For XMap Professional Forms editing also requires purchase of Forms license Installation Instructions Follow the instructions below to install XMap 7 Insert the installation DVD into your computer s DVD drive Setup automatically 1 begins If not browse to the DVD drive and double click Setup On the Licen...

Page 14: ...to select an option Then click Next Click 9 Install When prompted click 10 Finish If you registered during installation you will receive a verification e mail at the e mail address you specified Your product will not be registered until you verify your registration Modifying Repairing or Removing the Installation Settings After installation you can modify repair or remove the installation using th...

Page 15: ... com ImageReg Register images to a map Draw Add annotation or redline additions to a map Profile profile elevation graphs for a selected linear object on a map 3 D View and fly over your map in 3 D Route Create and manage routes GPS Connect a compatible GPS device to your system and view your position in real time as you travel Voice Issue voice commands and receive spoken directions Handheld Expo...

Page 16: ...map area you have exposed you may see both maps or only one Viewing either the primary or secondary map is helpful when you want to view a large area on the map Splitting the map to view both the primary and secondary maps allows you to view multiple data types for the same geographic area as shown to the left To conceal expose the primary secondary maps either drag the map resize tool the vertica...

Page 17: ...XMap Editor and Enterprise users To upgrade your older files to the XMap 7 format use the Layer Import tool on the GIS tab and copy them to an XMap 7 compatible database Advanced users can convert multiple files using the XMap GIS Bulk Importer Exporter by exporting the layers from older XMap databases and OpenSpace files and importing them back into XMap 7 databases What to Do with Existing Datas...

Page 18: ...ck File and then click Open to browse to the project you want to view To add existing route and draw files from XMap Topo USA and Street Atlas USA to your current XMap project click the Map Data tab click the Data button click Add then browse to the route or draw file location usually the Navigation and Draw folders in the DeLorme Docs folder To add existing XData datasets from XMap or Street Atla...

Page 19: ... location of the file and click OK Basic Functions The XMap Help Topics include instructions for using all of the basic and advanced functions of XMap To access the Help Topics click the Help button on the toolbar and then click Help Topics Navigating the Map There are multiple ways you can navigate the map Use the Navigation tool to click the location on which you want to center the map Use the g...

Page 20: ... on your system Once a dataset has been added to base data it is automatically loaded in all other projects By default the DVD drive on your computer is a base data location Also any compatible datasets that you have saved to your hard drive since you installed XMap should display in the Base Data locations list Changing the Map View to Show a Single Map or a Split Map Use the split window in XMap...

Page 21: ...sets are available XMap USA Topographic XMap USA Street Level and XMap World Base Map These datasets can be saved on a hard drive or run from a DVD drive For best performance when using the DVD from a DVD drive first complete a Compact installation see step 6 Ensure XMap is installed 1 Insert the data DVD into your computer s DVD drive Once the DVD is detected you 2 will be asked if you want to sa...

Page 22: ...o West Regions or East Regions to show the individual regions for each To learn which states are included in a specific region click to highlight it and then read the feature description to the right To disable a region click the hard drive icon next to the option and then select the This Region Will Not Be Available option in the menu To change the location where a region is installed highlight t...

Page 23: ... contents of the DVD and paste it anywhere on your hard drive 3 Sat 10 Insert the Sat 10 DVD into your DVD drive 1 From the Start menu click 2 Run Type D Setup where D is the letter of the DVD drive containing the Sat 10 DVD in the command line text box and click OK Follow the on screen directions to complete the data installation The Sat 10 data 3 folder is then saved on your hard drive at Progra...

Page 24: ...n wizard click the Phone tab click Data browse to your DVD drive and click OK Add ons for XMap This section describes some of the many DeLorme software and hardware product offerings that work with your XMap system Map Datasets DeLorme offers multiple base map datasets to suit your mapping and GIS needs Some of the many options include XMap USA Topographic Data Vectorized USGS topographic and elev...

Page 25: ...oolbar and then click Help Topics A link to a printable User Guide on our website is also available from the Help menu The User Guide includes the entire Help system contents in a portable document format pdf To access the User Guide click the Help button in the toolbar and then click User Guide Training An official DeLorme training program for you and your colleagues can help you appreciate the t...

Page 26: ...elect a folder containing a file that contains the properties of the map data being added Click 4 Done What is my Server Name XMap uses Microsoft SQL Server as its DeLorme OpenSpace database engine Your server name varies depending on if you are connecting to or creating a DeLorme database in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or a Microsoft Enterprise SQL Server at your c...

Page 27: ...s have been created to recreate them with Database Manager or select the New option in the Database drop down list in the Create Layer or Import dialogs If you use the above procedure and you still cannot view layers in your workspace contact the Database Administrator to verify the database you are connected to is running correctly and is not disconnected The Map View is Blank If you installed co...

Page 28: ... capable video card with 64 MB VRAM 128 MB recommended Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 02 or later DVD ROM drive 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher XMap 7 0 does not support the AMD Athlon XP family of microprocessors It does support the AMD Athlon 64 family XMap 7 0 supports all Intel CPUs 1 5GHz or higher processors Contacting DeLorme For sales and general product questions phone 1 800 293 238...

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