Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition Delivers Instant Access to Visualization, Editing, and Export Functionality
VICTORIA, BC, May 13 - ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), the digital imaging company and makers of ACDSee(TM) and Canvas(TM), today announced the release of Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition, a powerful program that blends native support for Geographic Information System (GIS) data with Canvas' full range of award-winning vector illustration, image editing, page layout, Web graphics, and desktop presentation features.
Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition makes tasks that might require hours, even days of work - or simply could not be accomplished with other technical illustration or graphics applications - easy to complete. The program includes a host of professionally engineered GIS capabilities to target the more sophisticated needs of mission-critical GIS projects that demand precise visualization, annotation, editing, filtering, and import or export of GIS data.
Robust export engines specifically developed for industry standard file formats, support for over a dozen GIS import filters, combined with numerous workflow enhancements position Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition as a leading GIS visual communications product.
New Key Features
- Select by Property - create a customized query based upon specific properties, values, or other related criteria. A query can be edited to meet new project needs, saved for reuse in another document, or shared within a collaborative workgroup.
- Object Properties - properties that have been assigned to map objects can be viewed, edited and reapplied at will.
- Visualize Data Interface - modify the symbology or appearance of map objects according to their unique property values or classifications. GIS objects containing population density data, land use descriptions, elevation, or mineral deposit information can be enhanced with custom or preset color, gradient or texture inks to produce a "topic-targeted" thematic map.
- Map Symbols Replacement - map symbols can be replaced dynamically and enhanced at will to increase visual appeal and create a high-impact map that targets your project message.
- Statistics by Property - display the full range of data and other information relating to the total number of map objects on a layer or within a selection.
- Label by Property - a category of map objects can be set to reflect specific industry attributes. Also, text attributes such as font family, size, style and color can also be assigned. Plus, the label location, rotation angle, and collision detection settings can also be applied at will.
Expanded Import - Export Options
Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition offers a vast range of new GIS-specific import filters such as:
- MapInfo - ARC/INFO - USGS Digital Line Graphs - TIGER (Census)
- MrSID (Win. only) - GML (Geography Markup Language) - SDTS (USGS Spatial Data Transfer Standard) - GIS Text - Garmin (GPS) - ECW (Enhanced Compressed Wavelet Images - S57 (IHO International Hydrographic Organization)
From within Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition, geo-referenced data such as Lat/Long coordinates, map object properties, and other related information is maintained during export to the following formats: - GeoTIFF - SHAPE - GIS Text - GeoJPEG - ECW
Price and Availability
Canvas 9 Advanced GIS Mapping Edition in English is available for $999.95 (USD) for the boxed version and $949.95 (USD) for the ESD version. For more information visit our website at http://www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.
About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has penetrated the global marketplace through Internet distribution and strategic partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. The company has a history of solid revenue growth. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: http://www.ACDSYSTEMS.com.
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