A GIS software sold by Pitney Bowes.
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Saving spatial reference of MapInfo TAB-file to file (like .prj)
I have some MapInfo TAB-file and I'd like to save spatial reference to .prj-file. How it can be done?
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Escaping spaces in paths for use in batch file
I am making a MapInfo program in MapBasic. I am calling OGR2OGR in order to convert some files. To do this I am generating a batch file and then running it. My code looks something like this:
RunStr ...
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How to add element to Mapbasic Array?
Code:
Dim name_array() As String
Redim name_array(10)
How to add value to the array? I know we can add value by specifying index like name_array(i) = "some_value"
But I don't want to specify ...
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How to handle select query to return numeric value?
I have the following select Query :
Dim count As Integer
Select count(*) as mycount from some_table into temp_table
Fetch First From temp_table
count = some_table.mycount
But it sends error:
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How to color symbols by data in MapInfo?
In MapInfo 10.0, how can I quickly colorize point symbols according to a field in the data table, without creating a new map? My data is just longitude, latitude and time, and I'd like to colorize the ...
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Which version of mapbasic to use for maximum interoperability with different mapinfo versions?
The oldest mapbasic download offered by pbinsight these days seems to be version 9.5. I wonder can all subsequent versions of mapinfo run compiled code written with this?
If so, is an older (and ...
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Positional changes bewteen MapInfo 7 and 10
I have just come across something bizarre and I can't explain it. I have programs for creating grid squares and for converting points to polygons based on an OS grid reference [GB BNG]. Recently we ...
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How to calculate length of feature in MapInfo
i Would like to calculate the Sum of pipe lengths in Mapinfo within a polygon. Any ideas?
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Automatically updating a table column with the name of table
Does anyone know a straightforward way in MapBasic to automatically update a table column with the name of the table the column exists in?
Going from the MapBasic reference guide it seems the ...
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MapInfo displays a JP2 raster weirdly - why?
We have some JP2 files created with FME 2013. They work just fine in ArcGIS, MapModeller and QGIS. But when viewing it in MapInfo (11.5) we get what looks rather like a 60's drug trip.
Zooming in ...
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How to share *.sql files between ArcGIS and MapInfo?
In Denmark many municipalities have the same provider of public data. These data are pushed to a local database – often a SQL Server.
The DBMS layout is the same for all municipalities.
When I create ...
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Selecting lines occupying identical positions in MapInfo or QGIS
I have two shapefiles from a client, one is their entire network (complete with unique IDs) and another a selection I need. However the selection file does not have unique IDs but the entire one does. ...
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PROJ.4 custom projection that is Transverse Mercator with Affine post-process
I am trying to define some of my local TMAF grids in PROJ.4 so I can reproject points between the local grid and MGA95 and/or WGS84.
For these grids I have the MapInfo CoordSys clause which defines a ...
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Build Polygons from Polylines
I have to build the polygons from some polylines it is an area like a main land(with some boundaries) and some islands around it,islands are building polygons and main land is missing,when i have ...
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Looking for .Net alternative to Mapxtreme
I'm pretty new to the GIS area.
I was involved in a project that used MapXtreme server and MapXtreme SDK to query the tabs (as in SearchNearest , SearchInRadius etc...)
I'm looking for an open source ...
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How to save a QGIS workspace with database link for offline use?
Is it possible to save current workspace of QGIS for offline usage like in mapinfo? My workspace has link to database. and when I reopen workspace unlink in mapinfo it can't open it.
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Modus, Mode (Mod(X)) values assign to polygon from points values within polygons (in Mapinfo or Qgis, ArcGIS)
Entry layers:
polygons - no attributes (columns/values), points - needed attributes (columns/values)
How to get this result?: polygon layer with attribute (column/value) of most often (most frequent ...
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Compute Shortest Distance(s) between two points
I am using Mapinfo 11. I want user to be able to find shortest route between two points so that user can travel from point A to point B using these path. Any Idea how to achieve this?
Edit: I need to ...
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Errors when converting MapInfo .tab to .dxf
I am trying to convert some MapInfo files to .dxf format using OGR2OGR using the following command:
OGR2OGR -f "DXF" "input.dxf" "output.TAB" -overwrite -skiperrors
When I run this I am getting a ...
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Geocoding Australian postcodes - MapInfo
How do I plot suburbs/location onto a map? I have a list of suburb postcode and their names in Excel. What is the process to plot them onto a Map? I'm in Australia. I use MapInfo Professional 10.1.
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How to create a circular sector in Mapinfo?
I want to build a tool that creates a cell sector from data like that below. The sector diagram should be like the second picture. The first picture shows a Mapinfo tab file with the required fields ...
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Different in distance measurements in MapBasic/MapInfo
I am trying to make a custom ToolButton but I am having some problems getting correct measurements.
I have drawn a line (using the normal line tool) and set its length to 1000m. (Double-clicking it ...
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How to use custom symbols in mapinfo?
Is it possible to create custom symbols in mapinfo and use it in thematic shading?How?
Mapinfo - 10.5
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What is the sequence of select query execution in Mapinfo?
I have confusion with the following query:
Query 1:
Select * from TABLE where vendor = "vendor1" OR
"vendor2" OR
"vendor3" ...
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Is it possible to create Thematic Maps using two columns in Mapinfo?
I have created Thematic map with one column in Mapinfo. Is it possible to create Thematic Map using two columns in Mapinfo?
For Example:
I have a column with name of place and a column with date. ...
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Import .cdr file into gis/cad format
I have a corel draw (.cdr) file that I would like to import into a GIS. It is a vector format which I thing has no geographic information associated. I would like to be able to get it into MapInfo ...
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In MapBasic, how do I display a dialog box as the result of a menu item being clicked on?
I have created a menu item in MapBasic. I need to call a procedure to open a dialog box as the result of one of the menu items being selected. I believe I am having trouble declaring the sub ...
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Selecting an item with the mouse in MapBasic
This may seem relatively simple, but I'm pretty confused. I have written a mapbasic tool that does things to the table 'Selection' depending on user choices in a popup menu, but currently you need to ...
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Deleting duplicates from multiple tables
Using the delete duplicates tool is there a way in Mapbasic to have it run through a large number of tables, or do you have to manually select each table and run the tool?
Cheers,
Jon
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Question about the TableInfo function in MapBasic
I have a problem I really can't seem to get my head around, MapInfo crashes when I try to run and if statement.
I have pretty much exactly the same code in another sub to check for other things and ...
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MapInfo TEXT in SQLite
I´m trying to add a TAB-file containing text-objects to a SQLIte database. I´ve already added points, lines and polygons, but when I try to add texts I get an error - something about an erroneous ...
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Moving cloned maps
Is it possible to always have exactly the same area of a map shown on the clone as on the original?
As I move around the original map, I want the cloned map to move automatically to show the same ...
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Using a field to define label font size in MapInfo?
I have a tab file of ordnance survey MasterMap data, this was obtained from a client so I have no way of re-downloading it. Usually when I have these files the text is automatically displayed ...
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Merging multiple .tab files?
I was wondering if there was a quick way to merge multiple .tab files together? I have about 100. Would appending one tab to another with the MapBasic window open, then changing the name of the table ...
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Is there alternative to tools like MIPT and Discover in QGIS?
I am getting fond of QGIS but I am unable to find tools for frequency plannig and other stuff. Are there any alternative to MIPT and Discover of Mapinfo in QGIS?
MIPT is used for frequency planning ...
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Mapinfo 11.5 - Legend Designer - problem with symbols
First of all I must say I love new legend designer. It is great to have finally better tool for positioning and even some changing the size of lines and region symbols, hooray. Big step for Mapinfo to ...
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Dynamic scale bar, coordinates and grid for map frame in Mapinfo map layout
I believe dynamic scale bar and coordinates (grid) for map frame in map layout are BASIC things which Mapinfo (GIS software for thousands dollars) should allow me to do. To make it clear I am talking ...
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How to organise species inventory data by survey plot? Mapinfo
I am undertaking a flora species inventory at each of approximately 40 plots. The location of each plot will be recorded with GPS and mapped in a GIS layer. I would like to include the full species ...
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Getting MapInfo instance from C# code
Please sorry for my bad english :(
Here is the situation:
I have a .Net DLL written on C#, witch contains windows form.
MapInfo calls function from this DLL witch opens form.
Is there any way to ...
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I would like to show points moving on a map by date
I would like to create a map where i can see points moving.
I have table of points for example with a date column,
A 01/01/2012
B 02/01/2012
C 03/01/2012
D 04/01/2012
E 05/01/2012
F 06/01/2012
I ...
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Mapping Multiple Variables - MapInfo Professional
I am a fairly new user of MapInfo and was trying to determine if there is a simple way to do the following:
I have these first two parts down:
Plot a list of retail stores within a given ...
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How to add longitude / latitude to a world map in Mapinfo professional?
I am a novice in Mapinfo Professional. I have imported a shape file of the world map into MapInfo. It's projected as Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection (ETRS89). Is it possible to show the ...
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Using java with mapinfo for integrated mapping?
Can we use integrated mapping with java? Are there any examples?
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Find spatially identical records in Mapinfo
Is there a tool/mbx similar to the Arc INFO "Find Identical" to find records which have exactly the same shape?
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What is geometry datatype?
What are the basic that one should know about geometry datatype? How is it computed ? Why do we need geometry data type?
Edit:
I wanted to know why there is a different datatype called geometry. Is ...
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How to update a Mapinfo layer at certain time intervalls?
I have point which represents stress signal. The signal changes at certain time. How do I implement this in mapinfo ? I did this using time() function and increment it to certain seconds but whole ...
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Is toggle button's state stored in some property in Mapinfo?
Well can we retrieve On or OFF state of toggle button. Do we have any property of toggle button that can be read from toggle button that is ON or OFF?
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Adding text as ICON in mapinfo in mapinfo buttons
It's a question with yes or no answer and if yes How? Is it possible to add text label as icon in mapinfo buttons.
Instead of :
Create buttonpad "sitestatusbutton" As
ToggleButton
ID 1011
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How to draw points in MapBasic? [closed]
how can we draw a point object in mapinfo using mapbasic, my objective is to generate an array and then map it.
Thanks
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How to combine MapInfo tab files into one spatialite DB?
I have many folders, each with a collection of MapInfo tab files (each folder has the same table names). For each folder I want to merge the tab files into one spatialite DB.
My current method is to ...
