Ever wanted to print batches of maps? Tired of waiting for your printer? With SGSI's MultiPrint, just specify a list of MapInfo workspaces, then let MapInfo print each one automatically. Kick off SGSI's MultiPrint at the end of the day, then come in the next morning to find dozens or even hundreds of finished, printed maps. If you do not already have a list of workspaces, SGSI's MultiPrint lets you create one interactively using a “point-and-shoot” style.

MultiPrint is installed as a separate menu option within MapInfo Pro, so it is always available when you need it.

Easy installation:

Save the "SGSI_MultiPrint.mbx" file to any directory, then, from MapInfo Pro's menu select:

MapInfo Pro 6.5 or higher:
Tools > Run MapBasic program ...

Launch MultiPrint via the MapInfo Pro menu:

All standard features of MapInfo Pro remain enabled including map layering, data-driven (thematic) mapping, and map data editing.

MultiPrint can be automatically installed, each time you start MapInfo Pro. To do this, use Tools > Tool Manager to add MultiPrint to the Tool Manager list.

Optional settings and preferences:

Creating a new workspace list:

With MultiPrint, you specify the maps to print by selecting Workspace files interactively. Once selected the list can be saved as a table for future use
Note: The option to Add/Remove workspace files, while building the list, is not available with MultiPrint SE, the limited function shareware edition.

Alternatively, you can simply pick an existing table listing the Workspace files.

Note: MultiPrint SE, the limited function shareware edition, is limited to printing 5 map workspaces.

Using an existing Workspace list
Multiprint will create and populate a list of workspaces using a simple "point-and-shoot" interface.  Alternatively, if  you wish to create such a workspace table in MapInfo Pro but outside of MultiPrint, the table should have a Character field named "WorName" containing the full file path to the workspace (see below).

Printer options:

Beginning with Revision 5 of MapInfo Pro adds Printer definition information to your workspace files. If your are printing maps using workspaces prepared by others, their printer definitions may not work on your systems. For that reason MultiPrint offers the option to ignore printer information in the workspace files and use your default printer settings instead.
Note: This option is not available with MultiPrint SE, the limited function shareware edition.

Pause between prints:

MultiPrint generates and prints maps very quickly. With some network printers it is helpful to pause between each map to allow the print server or print spooler to catch up. In most cases a "0" second pause, ie, no pause at all, is fine.
Note: This option is not available with MultiPrint SE, the limited function shareware edition.

Redraw window before printing:

MapInfo normally redraws the map layout window as part of it printing process. However, with some video cards and some computers, this process is imperfect, particularly on slower computers. If your printed maps are missing map labels or other features that show on the screen, try checking this checkbox to force a complete screen re-draw for each map.
Note: This option is not available with MultiPrint SE, the limited function shareware edition.

Display status messages:

Use this checkbox to see processing messages as MultiPrint runs.

MultiPrint is normally licensed on a per-user. Volume discounts apply and site licenses or enterprise licenses are possible. Please call SGSI at 206-224-0800 for additional license options.

The MultiPrint price does not include a license to MapInfo Pro for Windows NT/2000/XP. Discounts may apply if you have previously purchased MapInfo Pro from SGSI.

You can order MultiPrint by simply calling SGSI at 1-206-224-0800 or email us. 
Orders totalling less than $100 are sold on "PrePay" or "VISA/MC" terms.

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