I am just starting to evaluate Manifold 4.5 and would not pretend to be able
to review it. Of course I have some opinions:
* The number of apparent functions is impressive, including ability to
access numerous data formats/sources.
* The extensability through VBscript, Javascript is impressive, although
tempered by the fact that one does of course have to learn numerous
Manifold-specific classes. There is still plenty of learning curve.
* IMO, the interface is a bit too busy, a bit non-standard, and lacks
"polish". Example: To open an existing map, one chooses File>New Want to
open more than one at a time? Sorry; at least I don't see how yet.
* Manifold eats RAM like nobody's business, surrendering it only at
application termination
* Standard operations are S L O W. Opening each individual map takes TIME,
then rendering (and re-rendering) it takes MORE TIME. Complex operations on
the other hand, like calculating Voronoi diagrams, scoot along nicely.
I replied to this because I want to see if Manifold can be used in a
(time/cost effective) complementary relationship with MapInfo products. Too
early to say, especially with new product announcements coming from MapInfo
Corp soon. But the potential is certainly clear. And I guarantee Manifold
will spur development of new tools for MI Pro/MapX, if not at MapInfo Corp,
then elsewhere ;-)
Sam Kome
Sage Software, Inc
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.sagesoft.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Greenham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Tim Ledet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; MapInfo Mailing List (E-mail)
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, October 24, 1999 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: MI Manifold GIS System
>Tim,
>Yes I too only heard of Manifold recently and after checking out their web
>site www.manifold.com I was very impressed. One thing that seemed to be
>missing was the ability to handle georeferenced raster data (such as aerial
>photo backgrounds). A quick response from Manifold assured me that this
>facility was planned for their next version to be released in a couple of
>months.
>As one of my clients is intending to purchase several more copies of
Mapinfo
>at Aus$2500 each, the prospect of purchasing a similar product to MI (even
>better if you beleive the Manifold speil) for around US$170 each it is
>something well worth looking into. Additional modules can be purchased to
>extend the functionality such as a topology building module, a transport
>network module, a 3D visualisation module. If you were to purchase all
>available modules, total comes to US$560 which is very cheap. Makes me
>wonder if there is a catch.
>Anyone else have any hands on experience with Manifold?
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Tim Ledet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: MapInfo Mailing List (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Saturday, 23 October 1999 6:04 AM
>Subject: MI Manifold GIS System
>
>
>>Hello Listers,
>>
>>A customer recently pointed us to a website for a product called Manifold,
>supposedly a complete GIS system for $145. Does anyone know anything about
>this stuff? Any imformation would be appreciated.
>>
>>Thanx
>>
>>Tim Ledet
>>Software Engineer
>>Integrated GPS Technologies, Inc.
>>(281) 494-4771
>>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>>
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