MAPublisher

Overview

MAPublisher 8 is the latest version of this powerful suite of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator that bridges the gap between Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-end graphic design for high quality creation, high resolution printing and electronic publishing of maps. Cartographic quality map production is now faster, easier and better. Avenza understands that completing GIS graphics tasks is best performed in the right environment such as a powerful graphics application like Adobe Illustrator. MAPublisher takes you into this environment seamlessly and effortlessly with the right GIS data management tools to facilitate the map production process. Using this fast, intuitive system, your map can transcend the ordinary and become a work of art.

MAPublisher 8 combines the best features of GIS with the powerful design environments of Adobe Illustrator to enable native GIS data files to be used as a base for cartographic production. No more scanning and tracing is necessary with MAPublisher.

MAPublisher 8 supports the import of the most widely used GIS data formats, including those from ESRI, MapInfo, MicroStation, AutoCAD and the USGS as well as a wide range of GML-based formats, including Dutch Top10NL. All GIS data attributes and geographic parameters are maintained during import and are fully accessible and editable during the cartographic process. MAPublisher 8 provides dozens of mapping, cartographic and GIS-like tools for working with imported map data within the Adobe Illustrator environment towards the creation of the the highest quality maps possible. With the addition of the Map Web Author tool, easy export to interactive Flash maps is now also possible.

Red Geographics has used MAPublisher in a number of different projects, including mapping the tri-city area of Apeldoorn, Deventer and Zutphen.

MAPublisher LabelPro

LabelPro is an optional, extra-cost, add-on to MAPublisher. The MAPublisher LabelPro labeling engine offers advanced labeling capabilities beyond those available in the standard MAPublisher. The MAPublisher LabelPro engine contains sophisticated algorithms that provide the ability for solving many of the most commonly occurring map labeling problems such as complex conflict resolution across multiple layers, the ability to specify data as obstacles as well as the ability to create complex labeling conventions via user defined rules. The MAPublisher LabelPro engine uses map data attributes for labeling and offers a much greater level of sophistication and control that can be configured through an intuitive user interface. Data layers may be assigned an order of prioritization for labeling sequences and the ability to recognize existing type as obstacles for multiple labeling sessions if necessary. Placement rules and properties, once set, can be saved to a file and imported into other files or shared with other users.

The following rules and placement options are available to place text on their maps.

Line Specific Rules:

Label Lines using symbols (ex. Highway shields)
Specify where the label starting point will be (Start, Center, End)
Choose to place the label on the centerline or offset it above, below, or vertically split
Label the feature as a joined object or label each segment individually
Label divided highways with only one symbol
Choose to spread the spacing amount between two words in the same label
Repeat label instances using a specified distance
Specify a percentage to allow the overhang of a label off of an object

Point Specific Rules:

Choose the label position by ranking up to 8 positions around the point or choose to center the label on the point

Area Specific Rules:

Label using horizontal angle inside the polygon
Label using the dominant angle inside the polygon
Extend label beyond the polygon boundary
Label outside the polygon
Label inside the polygon, along the boundary

Rules for all feature types:

Choose to allow words to be stacked a specified number of lines
Determine whether to allow labels to cross lines
Allow a font reduction that will incrementally reduce the font size by 0.5 pt to fit in the necessary space
Set the use of leader lines on or off, how many lines they can cross, the leader width, and the arrow style
Choose to allow overlapping labels

Pricing information

There are various different licensing options available for MAPublisher, please contact Red Geographics for a detailed price quote.

For more information about MAPublisher, and to get in touch with other users, please visit the Avenza forums.

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