Inside MapInfo Professional,9780766834729

Inside MapInfo Professional

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780766834729
ISBN10: 0766834727
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-05-18
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

Fully updated to the software's latest features and functions, Inside MapInfo Professional, 3E continues to set the standard for desktop mapping tutorials. Early in the book, the authors cover the essential MapInfo Professional functions through development of a single application from start to finish. Following this orientation, subsequent chapters enable readers to hone in on specific MapInfo Professional components and procedures. Step-by-step examples, case studies, notes, and tips are also located strategically throughout Inside MapInfo Professional, 3E to assist readers in their quest to make optimal use of one of today's most popular desktop mapping applications. As such, the book is not a rehash of the documentation manual. Rather, it contains the knowledge gained from time spent on the front lines of public and private sector organizations assisting individual departments, corporations, and government agencies.

Author Biography

Angela Whitener is vice president of software development for IntelleVue, a Map-Info strategic partner in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to IntelleVue, she was a senior systems consultant for MPSI, Inc., in Tulsa, and software engineer for E-Systems in Dallas, Texas.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi
Part I: Preliminaries 1(10)
Introducing MapInfo Professional and Desktop Mapping
3(8)
Computerization of the Spatial Dimension
3(2)
Enter MapInfo
5(1)
Desktop GIS Basics
6(4)
Integrating Graphic and Tabular Data
6(2)
Graphic Data
8(1)
Raster Images
8(1)
An Example: GIS Integration
8(2)
Tabular Data
10(1)
Summary
10(1)
Part II: Tutorial 11(476)
Whirlwind Tour: A Field Trip with MapInfo Professional
13(36)
Locating Satellite Pediatric and Geriatric Clinics in San Francisco
13(2)
Data Overview
14(1)
Procedural Outline
15(1)
Identifying Potential Pediatric Clinic Sites
15(7)
Buffer Hospitals
22(15)
Radial Queries
37(3)
Statistical Analysis
40(4)
Identifying Potential Geriatric Clinic Sites
44(4)
Summary
48(1)
Managing the MapInfo Professional Environment
49(42)
Start-up and Preference Settings
49(10)
The Map Wizard
59(1)
Managing the Overall Windows Environment
60(2)
Multiple Windows
60(2)
Menu Bar Dependence on Active Window
62(1)
Basic Windows Functions
62(6)
Tile Windows
63(2)
Cascade Windows
65(1)
Maximize and Minimize
66(2)
Managing Files
68(4)
Data: The Fuel for the Analysis Engine
72(6)
Internal Data
72(1)
External Data
73(1)
Relative Versus Absolute Accuracy
74(1)
Purchasing Considerations
75(1)
Workspaces
75(2)
Modifying File Structures
77(1)
Database Version Backups
78(6)
Table Maintenance
79(4)
Executing Changes
83(1)
Data Import and Export
84(6)
Summary
90(1)
Queries and Browsing
91(58)
Data Searches
92(7)
Browser Window Basics
92(1)
Map Window Basics
93(1)
Selection Tools
94(5)
Relating Map Selections to the Browser Window
99(5)
Find Functions
100(3)
Info Tool
103(1)
Query Vehicles: Select Versus SQL Select
104(44)
Select
104(12)
SQL Select
116(8)
MapInfo and Standard SQL
124(5)
Spatial Queries
129(5)
Displaying Query Records
134(7)
Queries and Workspaces
141(7)
Summary
148(1)
Displaying Maps
149(48)
Layer Control Dialog Box
149(6)
Working with the Layer Control Dialog Box
150(3)
Layer Attributes
153(2)
Settings Options and the Use of the Display Button
155(3)
MapInfo Professional Symbol Sets
158(9)
Issues to Consider Before Creating and Using Customized Symbols
158(2)
MapInfo Professional Font Files
160(1)
TrueType Fonts
161(1)
Bitmaps
161(1)
Label Button
162(3)
Thematic Button
165(1)
HotLink Button
166(1)
Layer Buttons
166(1)
Reorder Buttons
167(1)
Cosmetic Layer
167(2)
Legend Window
169(6)
Animation Layer
175(1)
Changing the Appearance of Individual Features
175(20)
Global Changes
176(7)
Changing the Features of a Table One Object at a Time
183(3)
Changing the Appearance of a Data Subset
186(6)
Pros and Cons of Editing Graphical Information
192(1)
Saving Changes
193(2)
Summary
195(2)
Creating Thematic Maps
197(64)
Basic Thematic Map Types
198(12)
Ranges
198(1)
Pie Charts
198(12)
Classification Techniques
210(13)
Equal Count
211(1)
Equal Ranges
211(1)
Natural Break
212(1)
Standard Deviation
213(1)
Quantile
214(1)
Custom
215(1)
Creating Themes
216(7)
Refining Map Appearance
223(26)
Range Themes
225(6)
Pie Chart Themes
231(2)
Bar Chart Themes
233(2)
Graduated Themes
235(3)
Individual Values Themes
238(2)
Dot Density Themes
240(1)
Grid Themes
241(4)
Refining the Appearance of the Thematic Legend
245(4)
3D Mapping
249(11)
Summary
260(1)
Editing Attribute and Graphical Data
261(48)
Editing Attribute Data
261(5)
Changing Data in the Browser Window
262(1)
Changing Data in the Info Window
262(1)
Saving Changes
263(1)
Undoing Changes
264(1)
Adding and Deleting Records
265(1)
Editing Graphic Objects
266(15)
Tools for Creating New Graphic Objects
266(2)
Tools for Modifying Existing Graphic Objects
268(1)
Editing Nodes
269(3)
Moving the Boundary Between Two Polygons
272(1)
Add Node Tool
272(1)
Changing Object Styles
273(5)
Altering Object Tools
278(3)
Advanced Editing Tools
281(8)
Combining Objects
281(2)
Splitting Objects
283(3)
Erase/Erase Outside
286(1)
Overlay Nodes
287(2)
Creating Special Polygons
289(11)
Buffering
289(8)
Convex Hull
297(2)
Enclose Function
299(1)
Checking Regions/Tables for Incorrect Data
300(8)
Summary
308(1)
Creating Graphs
309(24)
Types of Graphs
310(5)
Area Graphs
310(1)
Bar Graphs
311(1)
Line Graphs
312(1)
Pie Graphs
312(1)
Scatter Graphs
313(1)
Surface Graphs
314(1)
Creating Simple Graphs
315(4)
Customizing Graphs
319(13)
Formatting
319(1)
General Options
320(1)
Series Options
321(2)
Grids and Scales
323(1)
Titles
324(1)
3D Viewing Angles
325(1)
Save As Template
326(6)
Summary
332(1)
Preparing Hardcopy Output
333(28)
Print Setup
333(1)
Printing a Window
334(2)
Layout Window
336(8)
Layout with a Single Map Window
337(3)
Frame Tool
340(1)
Adding Text and Altering Frame Borders
341(1)
Multiple Windows in a Layout Window
342(2)
Workspaces
344(1)
Tips and Techniques
344(6)
Templates
344(2)
Drop Shadows
346(1)
Align Objects
347(1)
Output Preferences
348(2)
Printing Problems
350(1)
Printer Drivers
350(1)
Printing Software
350(1)
A Note About Printing Hardware
351(1)
Cartographic Design
352(8)
Summary
360(1)
Other Key Tools
361(40)
Hot Links
361(4)
Displaying Hot Links from a Browser Window
361(1)
Displaying Hot Links from a Map Window
362(1)
Creating Hot Links in a MapInfo Table
363(2)
Geocoding
365(14)
Geocoding Methods
366(1)
The Science of Geocoding
367(1)
How Does Street Address Geocoding Work?
368(1)
Ungeocoding Records
369(1)
Automatic Geocoding
370(2)
Finding Nongeocoded Records
372(1)
Interactive Geocoding
372(2)
Modifying the Abbreviation File
374(1)
Using Result Codes
375(3)
Manual Geocoding
378(1)
Redistricting
379(7)
Creating Districts
379(3)
Realigning Districts
382(2)
Adding or Removing Districts
384(1)
More Redistricting
385(1)
Statistics
386(2)
Crystal Reports
388(11)
Building a Crystal Report
388(3)
Modifying a Crystal Report
391(8)
Summary
399(2)
Advanced Features
401(38)
Metadata
401(7)
What Is Metadata?
401(1)
Why Is Metadata Desirable?
402(3)
MapInfo's Metadata Browser
405(3)
Digitizing in MapInfo Professional
408(5)
Digitizing Example
410(3)
Alternatives to Digitizing for Creating Boundaries
413(1)
Data Translators
413(4)
Using the Tool Manager
413(1)
Universal Translator
414(2)
ArcLink
416(1)
ODBC
417(4)
OLE Embedding
421(4)
Embedding a Map Object
422(1)
Manipulating Embedded Map Objects
423(2)
Seamless Map Layers
425(3)
Seamless Layer Characteristics
426(1)
Creating or Modifying a Seamless Layer
427(1)
Animation Layer
428(2)
Raster Images
430(7)
Changing the Appearance of a Raster Image
432(1)
Registering a Raster Image
433(2)
Global Positioning Systems
435(2)
Summary
437(2)
Customizing MapInfo Professional
439(48)
Advantages of Software Development
440(1)
Types of Applications
440(1)
Advantages of Custom Applications
441(1)
Introduction to MapBasic
441(6)
MapBasic Window
442(3)
Workspaces
445(2)
Development Environment
447(4)
Sample MapBasic Program
448(2)
Syntax Errors on Compiles
450(1)
More MapBasic Programming
451(12)
Program Organization
451(1)
Menu Item Changes
452(4)
Dialog Boxes
456(3)
Working with Tables
459(2)
Useful Geographic Operations and Algorithms
461(2)
MapBasic Language Cross-reference
463(13)
MapBasic Fundamentals
463(2)
Files (Non-table)
465(1)
Functions
466(2)
Map Objects and Layout Objects
468(2)
Tables
470(2)
User Interface
472(4)
MapX and Other MapInfo Development Tools
476(8)
Extras: Useful Utilities with Source on the Companion CD-ROM
484(1)
Summary
485(2)
Part III: Case Studies 487(44)
First American Flood Data Services, Inc.
489(6)
Property View
490(2)
California Property Disclosure Data Center
492(2)
Conclusions
494(1)
Eller Media Company: MapInfo in Advertising
495(8)
Eller Media Adopts MapInfo Professional
496(1)
Current Use of MapInfo Research Tools
497(2)
Eller Media's Design and Draw Process
499(1)
Other Uses for MapInfo at Eller Media
500(3)
Grubb & Ellis: MapInfo Professional as a Strategic Tool in Providing Real Estate Services
503(8)
Content
505(1)
Examples
505(5)
Conclusions
510(1)
MarketMap: A Geodemographic Real Estate Valuation System
511(12)
Deciding on Data and Level of Geographic Resolution
512(3)
Data Integration and Statistical Modeling
515(3)
Model Results
518(1)
Implementing the Model in MapInfo
519(3)
Updating and Maintaining the System
522(1)
DeskMap Systems, Inc.: Supplying the Railroad Industry with Mapping Technology
523(8)
HazMat/Emergency Response Project
524(5)
Conclusions
529(1)
About DeskMap
529(2)
Appendix: Data Fundamentals and Sources 531(28)
What Works in MapInfo? What Is Quality Data?
531(2)
Securing Data
533
Marketing, Real Estate, and Telecommunications Data Considerations
538(2)
Finding Data
540(19)
Index 559

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