Dear Gerardo,
Here are just a few things to look into when considering making a change :
1) Cost : MapInfo and Vertical Mapper versus ArcView and Spatial Analyst
(the latter combination is more expensive to my knowledge. besides : MI
has native raster support these days : my best guess is that in future
you only need MI)
2) Functionality : from what I have experienced MI is better in handling
databases (including all kinds of ODBC sources). Better in handling map
projections (AV users please comment ! : is it true that you have to have
all your maps in the same projection to be able to overlay them ?)
3) (Map) Data : MI comes with Universal Translator, pretty handy if crucial
to GIS is often the ability to
import a variety of data formats. BTW : does AV these days have native MS
access support ??
4) User interface : In my opinion MapInfo has a better and more intuitive
GUI than AV (win 3.1 gui)
and is easier to use.
Regards,
Ton
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From: INGEDOS - Ingenieria y Geologia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, October 22, 1999 16:46
Subject: Re: MI MapInfo to ArcView Conversion Experiences
>At 23:41 21.10.1999 -0400, you wrote:
>>On Fri, 22 Oct 1999, ton wrote:
>>
>>> As a side effect your client will eventually thank you for
>>> getting rid of Akeview...........
>>>
>>> .......and replacement with superior software.
>>
>>
>>What's wrong with ArcView? I didn't like it when I tried it millions of
>>years ago, but surely it's improved since then?
>>
>WE ARE EVALUATING GOING FROM MAIINFO TO ARCVIEW. IS THERE ANY MAYOR
>PROBLEM WITH ARCVIEW?, IS A GOOD CHOICE TO LEAVE MAPINFO. WE DONT HAVE
>EXPERIENCE IN ARCVIEW AN YES WE HAVE IT IN MAPINFO 4.5.
>
>BEST REGARDS
>
>
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>GERARDO DIAZ DEL RIO
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>INGEDOS -Ingenieria y Geologia Dos Ltda.
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