Software captures spatial data from scanned maps.
August 3, 2006 -
VPmap Series v2, which includes VPmap and VPmap pro, can be run in stand-alone mode or inside Autodesk Map 3D. Software offers specialized functions for extracting spatial data from black and white or colored scanned maps, can capture objects as closed polylines or filled polygons, and facilitates assigning of attribute information to objects. Along with other shared features, VPmap pro adds program module for automatic vectorization and symbol recognition.
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Softelec
Joseph-Seifried-Strasse 8
Munich, , D-80995
Germany
VPmap Series Version 2
softelec's new Version 2 of their VPmap Series software products has now been released and contains a number of considerable enhancements. Both products, VPmap and VPmap pro, provide a unique set of functions and features for capturing spatial data from scanned maps. VPmap Series V2 now comes with the new option for operation inside Autodesk Map 3D, while choosing to run the programs in "stand-alone" mode remains a standard. Thus, VPmap and VPmap pro offer a flexible and independent platform for building up digital spatial data collections from scanned maps in cadastral projects, land development, land survey, geology, and many more.
VPmap and VPmap pro contain specialized functions for extracting spatial data from black and white or colored scanned maps. Literally with a click of the mouse area objects can be captured as closed polylines or filled polygons, including accurate elimination of overlapping borders. Assigning attribute information to objects is just as convenient and simple, as some can even be calculated automatically. Altogether, VPmap Series contributes to reducing costs immensely when feeding a GIS upon existing paper maps.
The extensive features in the VPmap Series products also include seamless assembly of several raster maps, color separation, mosaicing as well as high-speed and precise multi-point rubber-sheeting. An individual set-up for a vast number coordinate systems and map projections provides maximum flexibility for import and export. Major supported file formats for import and export are GeoTIFF, DWG (Autodesk), SHP (ESRI), MIF (MapInfo), and DGN (Bentley).
In addition to VPmap's standard features VPmap pro comes with a program module for fast automatic vectorization and symbol recognition. Automatic vector conversion options can also be applied on color maps. With its built-in scanner interface VPmap pro thus provides a complete and unique "Scan-to-GIS" Desktop.
Since 1990 softelec is a world leading software supplier for intelligent raster technology in CAD and GIS. VPHybridCAD and VPmap Series are softelec's leading brands for raster editing and vector conversion products. From the Munich, Germany, headquarters softelec products are distributed worldwide through international specialist resellers. More info at www.softelec.com.
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