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French national mapping agency opts for Cadcorp SIS to maintain UK maps
IGN France International (IGN-FI), the French National Mapping Agency subsidiary for IGN overseas activities, has selected Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information System software as the software tool for the data revision of Ordnance Survey Topo '96 digital map data.
When the Ordnance Survey recently issued an open tender for the maintenance of their Topo '96 data, it came as no surprise that IGN-FI would bid for the project. Using Cadcorp SIS Map Editor and a Cadcorp developed CITF Translator, IGN-FI won a significant portion of this important project, namely responsibility for 3,200 map sheets. This first order is for 10 software licences.
With the help of both IGN-FI and the OS, Cadcorp managed to quickly develop a CITF translator to match OS specifications and validation techniques. This allowed IGN-FI to complete the first pilot stage of the project swiftly and successfully. The pilot stage of the project involved importing the CITF topographical and attribute data into Cadcorp SIS Map Editor product for editing. The ease of use is a significant feature of Cadcorp software and its capability to read and view native format data prior to translation helped IGN-FI to determine areas of modification before translation and allowed them to plan their maintenance routines.
IGN-FI is also attracted to Cadcorp by its ability to be customised easily using Visual Basic. Claude Yvon of Geomod, Cadcorp's reseller partner in France, impressed IGN-FI and the OS, by showing how easy data maintenance can be performed by using Geomod's customised interface that allows quick and simple editing and modification.
About Cadcorp SIS
Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information Syste - is a suite of Windows-based and Web-enabled end user and developer digital mapping and geographic information system (GIS) software products.
The suite comprises: Cadcorp SIS Map Manager, which provides the casual user the ability to view, explore, query, symbolise and print digital maps and associated tabular data; Cadcorp SIS Map Editor, which in addition to the facilities provided by Map Manager, provides the GIS data custodian with tools to view, manage and edit maps and tabular data; and Cadcorp SIS Map Modeller, which adds 3D modelling, terrain analysis and several thematic and analytic mapping tools.
Cadcorp SIS ASC (Active Server Component) extends the functionality of Cadcorp SIS for use over the Internet or a company-wide intranet. It is a dynamic, server-side Web-based GIS, not merely a map publishing tool for pre-authored images. Cadcorp SIS ASC provides a true, interactive Web-based solution for real time map creation and analysis.
About Cadcorp
Established in 1991, Cadcorp is a developer of digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software. Based in the UK and with offices in the USA, Cadcorp's distribution and VAR network stretches world-wide. The company also plays a pivotal technical role in the OpenGIS Consortium.
Cadcorp SIS applications exist in local and central government, emergency services, mapping and surveying, commerce, broadcasting and many other areas.
About IGN France International
IGN-FI was founded in 1986 by IGN France and prospects and conducts projects word-wide, bringing the technical expertise and state of the art of its parent company. IGN-FI is specialised in cartographic engineering projects and the installation of geographical information systems applied to a wide range of applications as cadastre, urban and country planning, agriculture-Forestry, environment and special works.
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