MAPublisher
Overview
MAPublisher 7.6 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 7.6 combines the best features of GIS with the powerful design environments of Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 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 7.6 supports the import of the most widely used GIS data formats, including those from ESRI, MapInfo, MicroStation, AutoCAD and the USGS. All GIS data attributes and geographic parameters are maintained during import and are fully accessible and editable during the cartographic process. MAPublisher 7.6 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.
MAPublisher 7.6 contains all the features and benefits of earlier versions of MAPublisher, as well as the following new features and functions:
New in MAPublisher 7.6
- Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3 compatible - MAPublisher 7.6 is fully compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 for both Mac and Windows.
- Mac Intel processor compatible - MAPublisher 7.6 is compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 running on the new Mac Intel processors.
- Windows Vista compatible - MAPublisher 7.6 is compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 running on Windows Vista.
- Import and Export support for Google’s KML file format - MAPublisher 7.6 allows the import and export of map data and completed maps to KML format for use with Google Maps.
- Keyboard Shortcuts - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces keyboard shortcut support for commonly used MAPublisher functions.
- New and Improved Projection Engine - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces a new projection engine with dialog-based coordinate system editing capabilities.
- Updated Register Image Function - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces support for the registration of images with non-square pixels.
- Export of Point Layers to Text Files - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces support for exporting point layers to text files including co-ordinates and attributes.
- Expanded Support for DMS Import - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces support for the import of a wider range of DMS text formats.
- Intelligent Labeling - Map data can now be labeled based upon defined label settings. Specific settings and label placement rules may now be created and applied to point, line and area labels.
- New Grids and Graticules Generator - Grids can now be created on any projected or geodetic MAP View and can be easily edited after placement. Grids may be created and placed based on 3 types: Index, Graticule and Measured.
- New Scale Bar Generator - More scale bar designs have been added including double bars for the creation of scale bars in multiple units. Scale bars can now be edited and resized after placement.
- New MAP Attributes Palette & Functions - New, delete and edit column functionality is now achieved from one palette. Edited values are now immediately recorded in the document. Columns may be hidden in the attribute display if desired. New find and replace attributes function. Full expression-based attribute values and calculations are now possible.
- Property Attributes - MAPublisher 7.6 introduces the concept of Property attributes. Property attributes record and display certain GIS and non-GIS properties of map features such as vertex count, stroke weight, style & rotation and allow edits to art to be made from within the MAP attributes palette.
- Expression Builder - Assign properties or attributes to data or make selections based on simple or complex expressions. Expressions are automatically checked for validity.
- New Import Table - All table functions have been replaced by a new function that automatically imports external data tables and joins them with existing attributes.
- Stylesheet Ranges - Value ranges and complex legend assignments can now be made using MAP Stylesheets.
- MAP Selections - Select By Attribute has been replaced by the new MAP Selections palette. As well as making selections based on attribute values selection criteria may now be saved and reapplied.
- Create North Arrow - Any Illustrator symbol may now be automatically converted to a north arrow with proper alignment to true north.
- Import MAP View - MAP Views may now be transfered between documents with all layers, coordinate system data and attributes intact.
- Support for Double-Byte Characters - Double-byte characters are now supported in attributes on import allowing such attributes to be displayed and used for labeling and export.
- Native Illustrator Cut & Paste - MAPublisher 7.6 supports the native Adobe Illustrator cut and paste function.
- Realtime GPS import - GPS data can be automatically drawn, joined, attributed and styled (or symbolized) on any projected plane in Adobe Illustrator in real-time while connected to a USB or Bluetooth GPS receiver
Red Geographics has used MAPublisher in a number of different projects, including mapping the tri-city area of Apeldoorn, Deventer and Zutphen.
Pricing information
MAPublisher full versions - from €900
- version 7.6 for Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3
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version 6.2 for Adobe Illustrator 10
- version 5.0 for Macromedia Freehand 10 & MX
MAPublisher Upgrade - from €425
- from version 5.0/6.x to version 7.0 for Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3 or to version 6.2 for Adobe Illustrator 10
- from version 3.x/4.0 to version 5.0 for Macromedia FreeHand 10 & MX
- no cross-platform upgrades
MAPublisher Upgrade - from €600
- from version 4.0 to version 7.6 for Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3 or to version 6.2 for Adobe Illustrator 10
- from version 2.x to version 5.0 for Macromedia FreeHand 10 & MX
- no cross-platform upgrades
MAPublisher Floating License - from €2000 per user
- version 7.6 for Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3
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version 6.2 for Adobe Illustrator 10
- for 1-4 concurrent users - €2000 per concurrent user
- for 5 or more concurrent users - contact us
MAPublisher Maintenance Renewal - from €225
- for 1 fixed license
- for floating licenses - contact us
All prices are excluding VAT and other applicable taxes. See our pricing policy for more details.
For more information about MAPublisher, and to get in touch with other users, please visit the Avenza forums.
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