CAD / Drafting / Engineering Graphics
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Considerations for the Third Edition
Book Organization
Tutorial
Case Studies
Appendix and Index
Typographical Conventions
Companion CD-ROM
Workspace and Program Files on CD-ROM
MapInfoDATA Products
1990 Census Tract Boundaries
1990 Demographic Data
StreetInfo 4.0
On Target Mapping™ Products
CHAPTER 1. Introducing MapInfo Professional and Desktop Mapping
Computerization of the Spatial Dimension
Enter MapInfo
Desktop GIS Basics
Integrating Graphic and Tabular Data
Graphic Data
Raster Images
An Example: GIS Integration
Tabular Data
Summary
Tutorial
CHAPTER 2. Whirlwind Tour: A Field Trip with MapInfo Professional
Locating Satellite Pediatric and Geriatric Clinics in San Francisco
Data Overview
Procedural Outline
Identifying Potential Pediatric Clinic Sites
Define Target Population
Buffer Hospitals
Visually Scan for Potential Locations
Radial Queries
Statistical Analysis
Identifying Potential Geriatric Clinic Sites
Identifying Optimum Pediatric and Geriatric Clinic Sites
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Managing the MapInfo Professional Environment
Start-up and Preferences Settings
The Map Wizard
Managing the Overall Windows Environment
Multiple Windows
Menu Bar Dependence on Active Window
Basic Windows Functions
Tile Windows
Cascade Windows
Maximize and Minimize
Managing Files
Data: The Fuel for the Analysis Engine
Internal Data
External Data
Relative versus Absolute Accuracy
Purchasing Considerations
Workspaces
Modifying File Structures
On Database Version Backups
Table Maintenance
Adding Fields
Removing Fields
Reordering Columns (Fields)
Changing Existing Fields
Table Is Mappable Option
Executing Changes
Data Import and Export
Summary
Exercise: File Manipulation and Maintenance
CHAPTER 4. Queries and Browsing
Data Searches
Browser Window Basics
Map Window Basics
Selection Tools
Select Tool
Radius Select Tool
Marquee Select Tool
Boundary Select Tool
Relating Map Selections to the Browser Window
Find Functions
Find
Find Selection
Info Tool
Query Vehicles: Select versus SQL Select
Select
Expression Dialog Box
Columns
Operators
Building Expressions
SQL Select
Where Clause
Group By Clause
Order By Clause
Joining Databases
Saving Queries
Subqueries (Select within a Select)
Spatial Queries
Geographic Operators
Using NOT with Geographic Operators
More Examples of SQL Select Queries
Displaying Query Records
Browser Window Customization
SQL Select Browser Control Options
Queries and Workspaces
Summary
Exercise: Site Analysis Using Query Techniques
CHAPTER 5. Displaying Maps
Layer Control Dialog Box
Layer Attributes
Visible
Editable
Selectable
Label
Settings Options
Display Button
MapInfo Professional Symbol Sets
Issues to Consider Before Creating and Using Customized Symbols
MapInfo Professional Font Files
TrueType Fonts
Bitmaps
Label Button
Thematic Button
Layer Buttons
Reorder Buttons
Cosmetic Layer
Legend Window
Animation Layer
Changing the Appearance of Individual Features
Global Changes
Changing the Features of a Table One Object at a Time
Changing the Appearance of a Data Subset
Pros and Cons of Editing Graphical Information
Saving the Changes
Summary
Exercise: Changing Layer Order and Map Appearance
CHAPTER 6. Creating Thematic Maps
Basic Thematic Map Types
Ranges
Pie Charts
Bar Charts
Graduated Symbols
Dot Density
Individual Values
Grid Themes
Combinations of Themes
Classification Techniques
Equal Count
Equal Ranges
Natural Break
Standard Deviation
Quantile
Custom
Creating Themes
Step 1
Step 2
Example
Step 3
Refining Map Appearance
Range Themes
Symbols
Example
Pie Chart Themes
Bar Chart Themes
Graduated Themes
Individual Values Themes
Dot Density Themes
Grid Themes
Refining the Appearance of the Thematic Legend
Example
Saving a Template
3-D Mapping
Summary
Exercise: Creating a Thematic Map
CHAPTER 7. Editing Attribute and Graphical Data
Editing Attribute Data
Changing Data in the Browser Window
Changing Data in the Info Window
Saving Changes
Undoing Changes
Adding and Deleting Records
Editing Graphic Objects
Tools for Creating New Graphic Objects
Tools to Modify Existing Graphic Objects
Editing Nodes
Reshape
Autotrace
Moving the Boundary Between Two Polygons
Add Node Tool
Changing Object Styles
Line Style
Region Style
Symbol Style
Text Style
Example of Changing Object Styles
Altering Object Tools
Convert to Regions/Convert to Polylines
Smooth/Unsmooth
Advanced Editing Tools
Combining Objects
Splitting Objects
Erase/Erase Outside
Overlay Nodes
Buffering
Creating Buffers
Advanced Uses of Buffering
Data Driven Buffers
Negative Buffers
Zones
Convex Hulls
What is a Convex Hull
Creating a Convex Hull
MapInfo Enclose Function
Checking Regions/Tables for Incorrect Data
Summary
Exercise: Editing Graphic Objects
CHAPTER 8. Creating Graphs
Types of Graphs
Area Graph
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Pie Graph
Scatter Graph
Surface Graph
Graph Type Summary
Creating Simple Graphs
Combining SQL Select and Graphs
Customizing Graphs
Formatting
General Options
Series Options
Grids & Scales
Titles
3D Viewing Angles
Save as Template
Summary
Exercise: Graph Creation and Customization
CHAPTER 9. Preparing Hardcopy Output
Print Setup
Printing a Window
Layout Window
Layout with a Single Map Window
Frame Tool
Adding Text and Altering Frame Borders
Multiple Windows in a Layout Window
Workspaces
Tips and Techniques
Templates
Drop Shadows
Align Objects
Output Preferences
Printing Problems
Printer Drivers
Printing Software
PC platform
A Note About Hardware
On Cartographic Design
Five Questions for Effective Communication
General Points to Consider in Design
Summary
Exercise: Techniques in Hardcopy Output Preparation
CHAPTER 10. Other Key Tools
Hot Links
Displaying Hot Links from a Browser Window
Displaying Hot Links from a Mapper Window
Creating Hot Links in a MapInfo Table
Geocoding
Geocoding Methods
The Science of Geocoding
How Does Street Address Geocoding Work?
Ungeocoding Records
Automatic Geocoding
Finding Nongeocoded Records
Interactive Geocoding
Modifying the Abbreviation File
Using Result Codes
Manual Geocoding
Redistricting
Creating Districts
Realigning Districts
Adding or Removing Districts
More Redistricting
Statistics
Crystal Reports
Building a Crystal Report
Modifying a Crystal Report
Adding Titles
Adding Footers
Formatting Fields
Summary
Exercise: Site Location Analysis
CHAPTER 11. Advanced Features
MetaData
What is Metadata
Why are Metadata desirable
MapInfo''s Metadata Browser
Digitizing in MapInfo Professional
Digitizing Example
Setup
Alternatives to Digitizing for Creating Boundaries
Data Translators
Using the Tool Manager
Universal Translator
ArcLink
ODBC
Opening an ODBC Table
Choosing a Table
Choosing Columns from a Table
Choosing Rows from Columns in a Table
Saving the Table Locally
OLE Embedding
Embedding a Map Object
Manipulating Embedded Map Objects
Seamless Map Layers
Seamless Layer Characteristics
Layer Control
Info Tool
Select Tools
Browse Table
Creating or Modifying a Seamless Layer
Animation Layer
Raster Images
Changing the Appearance of a Raster Image
Registering a Raster Image
Global Positioning Systems
Summary
Exercise: Raster Image Manipulation
CHAPTER 12. Customizing MapInfo Professional
Advantages of Software Development
Types of Applications
Advantages of Custom Applications
Introduction to MapBasic
MapBasic Window
Workspaces
Development Environment
Sample MapBasic Program
Syntax Errors on Compiles
More MapBasic Programming
Program Organization
Menu Item Changes
Dialog Boxes
Working with Tables
Using Geographic Operations and Algorithms
MapBasic Language Cross-Reference
MapBasic Fundamentals
Variables
Looping and branching
Procedures (main and subs)
Output and printing
Error handling
Files (non-table)
File input/output
File and directory names
Functions
Procedures (main and subs)
Data conversion functions
Date and time functions
Math functions
String functions
Map Objects and Layout Objects
Working with map layers
Creating objects
Modifying objects
Querying objects
Working with styles (pen, brush, symbol, font)
Tables
Creating and modifying tables
Querying tables
Working with remote data
User Interface
Button pads/toolbars
Dialog boxes
Menus
Status bar
Windows
System event handlers
Connecting with other applications
Special statements and functions
MapX and Other MapInfo Development Tools
Summary
Exercise: Writing a Simple Menu Program
Extras: Useful Utilities with Source on the Inside MapInfo CD
Case Studies
First American Flood Data Services, Inc. - Product Diversification
PropertyView™
California Property Disclosure Data Center
Summary
Eller Media Company - MapInfo in Advertising
Eller Media Adopts MapInfo Professional
Current Use of MapInfo Research Tools
Eller Media''s Design and Draw Process
Other Uses for MapInfo at Eller Media
Grubb & Ellis-MapInfo Professional as Strategic Tool in Providing Real Estate Services
Content
Examples
Summary
MarketMap - A GeoDemographic Real Estate Valuation System
Deciding on Data and Level of Geographic Resolution
Data Integration and Statistical Modeling
Model Results
Implementing the Model in MapInfo
Updating and Maintaining the System
DeskMap Systems, Inc. - Supplying the Railroad Industry with Mapping Technology
HazMat/Emergency Response Project
Prototype
Development Process
Developing the Rail Map Layer
Rail Station Points
Developing Pipeline Map Layer
Creating Pipeline Intersection Points
Identifying Pipeline Crossings
Final Phase
Using the Database
Summary
About DeskMap
Appendix - Data 101
Fundamentals
Data the Fuel for Analysis
What works in MapInfo? What is Quality Data?
Securing Data
Internal Data
Preparing Internal Data for Use in MapInfo: Geocoding
Geocoding Products
MapMarker
GeoLoc Australia
GeoLoc New Zealand
Digitization and other Graphic Operations
External Data
Purchasing Geographic Features from External Data Providers
Streets Data
StreetPro
StreetInfo
CompuStreets
StreetWorks Australia
Australia StreetWorks Display
New Zealand StreetWorks Display
Marketing and Real Estate Data Considerations
Key MapInfo Marketing and Real Estate Products
TargetPro
TargetPro Cluster Analyzer
Telecommunications Products
Finding Data
Source for Aerial Imagery
Data Over the Web
Miscellaneous
Index