MapInfo Pro 7.8 Features and Opinion from SGSI
MapInfo Professional 7.8
New features & SGSI's perspective

 

Overview

MapInfo Pro 7.8 is the latest version of MapInfo Corp's flagship map analysis software for the desktop.  It began shipping in September, 2004. 


New features

Mapping & spatial analysis:

  • Dot density thematic maps:  Use square or circle shapes of any size;

  • Synchronize Map windows to simultaneously zoom and/or pan in two or more map windows.  More ...

  • Text Objects support 2048 characters:  Add a full page of text to map layouts, if you wish.

  • Distance calculator utility:  Automatically compute the longest and shortest distance between points in two tables;

  • Spider-Graph utility:  Draws lines from point objects in one table to point objects of another table based on a common field

  • "Line snap" utility provides greater performance and supports polylines.

Even better data access:

  • Access XP:  Direct table access without translation.

  • New air photo formats:  Support added for MrSid G3 and AirPhoto USA.  No translation needed.

  • Web map servers:  Connect to remote OGC-compliant web map services:  *both* "WMS" and "WFS".  The use of remote WMS maps was introduced at Rev 7.5, but WFS support is new to Rev. 7.8

  • Oracle:  Support for version 10g, 9iR2, 8i & Locator.  Because MapInfo Pro connects without "middleware" it can share spatial data stored in Oracle by CAD and other GIS software.

  • XP-certified:  Still the only "logo-certified" GIS for XP Pro & XP Home; still compatible with Windows 2000, Windows NT 4 and, even, Windows 98 (SE). 

Simpler data interchange:

  • With MapXtreme 2004: Save MapInfo Pro Workspaces in the new comprehensive MapXtreme 2004 MWS format.

  • With Excel and other external programs:  New "File Export as CSV" option simplifies previous "Export as ASCii" process, when you need CSV format.

  • GPS units:  Updated GPS Utility now includes USB port support and improved documentation.

 

    "We had quite a bit of oil on the beach from the recent spill. Used MapInfo to illustrate that, and to map it. I couldn't take my GPS out there, so I gave one of the biologists a map, and he drew the areas on that. I brought the map back, scanned it, geo-referenced it in MapInfo, and on-screen digitized his polygons. All under severe time pressure, last night. Hurray for MapInfo!"  Details ...(PDF)
  -- T. C., Suquamish Tribe

 

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Optional modules:

  • MapBasic:  This MapInfo Pro automation software.  Add-on cost:  $795/named user.

  • Vertical Mapper:  3D and Grid Analysis module. 
    Add-on cost:  $1195/named user (ask about bundled prices, too).  More ...

  • Discovery web server extension:  Quickly convert a MI Pro workspace into an interactive web map site.  Add-on cost:   $5000/cpu plus maintenance.  More ...



Prices

Before ordering, consider your options:

  • Do you need a new full desktop license, or an upgrade?   If upgrading, do you have your serial number?

  • Do you only want to buy MapInfo Pro, or do you want to add annual phone Technical Support?

  • Do you want a price that includes "Software Upgrade Maintenance":  e.g, includes all software upgrades shipped automatically for a 1, 2, or 3 year period.  This is substantially cheaper than buying annual one-time upgrades.

All prices listed here are in US$, for a single user license,  and are subject to change.   We must have your serial number to process an upgrade order.  Volume discounts may apply if you have 3+ individual licenses.  Please call SGSI at 206-224-0800 for volume license options.

MAPINFO NEW FULL LICENSE PACK

$1490

Full product include media/documentation.

UPGRADE WITHOUT UPGRADE MAINTENANCE

$590

Upgrade MapInfo Pro Rev. 7.5-to-7.8

$695

Upgrade from competitive product (call for details)

$790

Upgrade Any MapInfo Pro version-to-7.8

$295

Upgrade any version MapBasic to 7.8

UPGRADE PLUS 1-YR PREPAID UPGR. MAINTENANCE

$990

Rev. 7.5-to-7.8  + All upgrades for 1 year.

$1190

Any Rev.-to-7.8  + All upgrades for 1 year.

UPGRADE PLUS 3-YRS PREPAID UPGR. MAINTENANCE

$1590

Rev. 7.5-to-7.8  + All upgrades for 3 years.

$1790

Any Rev.-to-7.8  + All upgrades for 3 years.


Support
PRODUCT TECHNICAL SUPPORT COST

MapInfo

New licenses:  60 days phone support

Free

MapInfo

Upgrades:  30 days phone support

Free

MapBasic

Three incidents

Free

MapInfo

Annual unlimited phone support:  1 user

$299

MapInfo

Per incident support

$50

MapBasic

Three-incident pre-paid support:  1 year

$399



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Ready to order?

You can order MapInfo Pro, Upgrades, Annual maintenance, and/or Technical support by simply calling SGSI at 1-206-224-0800 or email us

For upgrades and support orders, please have your serial #'s handy, as it is required by MapInfo Corp.  The serial number for Revision 7.0 and earlier typically begins with "W" followed by 9-digits:  eg. "W700812345" and is usually listed in the MapInfo > Help > About dialog box.



Evaluation copies

20-day full-function version.  Call 206-224-0800 for details.



Features of previous versions

MapInfo Pro 7.5
New snap, cross-hairs, & "print to scale" features; support for 64,000 row XLSs & Oracle 9.03; Workspace "packager"; higher-res. fill patterns and symbols; real-time use of maps from remote "web map servers" (WMS).  More ...

MapInfo Pro 7.0
XP-logo certified, direct display of ShapeFile format maps, proximal area (voronoi), object rotation, "nudge" nodes, and new Crystal Reports 8.5  More ...

MapInfo Pro 6.5
Extruded "prism" thematic maps, raster translucency, map "thinning", "cleaning", and other editing enhancements, "invert" selection tool, and  More ...

MapInfo Pro 6.0
3D perspective map views; auto-hotlinks to XLS, DOC and other documents; HTML page-builder tool; improved 24-bit color printing control; & support for Access 2000 binary format.  More ...

MapInfo Pro 5.5
New charting styles, improved cartographic legends, shaded relief grid maps, MrSID image format support (from SGSI!), & completely re-written map feature processing (split's, combine's, etc) .  More ...

MapInfo Pro 5.0
Continuous-color grid thematics, cartographic legends, dynamic ODBC, Crystal Reports.  More ...

MapInfo Pro 4.5
Info Tips, thematic templates, saved queries, interleaved line styles, up to 1,000,000 nodes, & bundled Universal GIS translators.    More ...

MapInfo Pro 4.1
Native MS-Access support without ODBC, export JPEG or Photoshop formats.  More ...
 



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