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Re: [ot] Map Making Software
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lugnet.castle
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Wed, 14 Mar 2001 02:46:07 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Paul Sinasohn writes:
> In lugnet.castle, Pawel Nazarewicz writes:
> > This is a bit off-topic, but on the other hand, it's right on, so here it • goes:
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> > I need a map making software for the Mac to mess around with ... what is
> > people's experience with such things? Should I use illustrator, or is there
> > anything prefered?
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> > Any help would be appreciated.
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> > -- Pawel
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> Do you mean a full-fledged GIS / business mapping package or just something to
> draw maps to your house for a party?
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> There are several mapping packages for Macintosh (ESRI and MapInfo both have
> packages) but they can be pricey..... There is also a mapping add-on to Excel,
> but I don't know if it is available for Mac Excel.
I worked at MapInfo for several years....
The Mac version hasn't been made for a few years. The Microsoft Map
developed by MapInfo was never made for Mac. MapInfo at version 3 (last
version I have for Mac) could import (not edit or compute on) raster images
but the rest was vector. I recently used this to plot telecom networks over
raster maps.
There were a number of raster based mapping programs, which didn't address
the same markets. These might be more appropriate...
Anyway, I would probably suggest going with Illustrator if your primary goal
really is illustration! Unless you require accurate, numeric registration,
a GIS is probably going to leave you wanting for more graphical effects like
gradients.
Game editors on the other hand....
Pawel, you tried the WC2 editor, right? Take a look at Railroad Tycoon 2!
It has some nice scenery and it puts snow on top of the mountains for you. (:
-Erik
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| (...) Now why doesn't that surprise me? I never worked there but knew several folks who did. For those wondering about my comment, Erik and I both attended RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and MapInfo is probably one of the best known (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.people)
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| (...) Was that the Mac map software outfit in Clearwater FL ? I interviewed there once, but ended up across the bay working for another company. (...) I've used DenebaCad with some success. I have a very large DenebaCad document covering the four (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) goes: (...) Do you mean a full-fledged GIS / business mapping package or just something to draw maps to your house for a party? There are several mapping packages for Macintosh (ESRI and MapInfo both have packages) but they can be pricey..... (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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