I've developped some VB-code with MI-Pro, MI-Runtime and MapX. I've found that Runtime is a good option because it's hardly needed to develop an extra code for MI-Pro and MI-Runtime (they both use nearly the same, the main difference is how to invoke the instance of the application), while MapX code is very different.
MI-runtime requires a license, like Pro, that is unique for every computer. Some inconvenients of runtime are: - It doesn't include any menu ( they can be created with some mapbasic code ) - It must be started with a MBX. - It doesn't contain all the funcionality of Mapinfo (but I think it has all the user needs) Best regards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Est�baliz Yag�e Zat�n SGSmap Ingenieros Consultores Camino de Portuetxe, 83 - Oficinas 5, 6 20018 - San Sebastian - Espa�a ( Tel (+34) 943 31 74 90 � Fax (+34) 943 31 70 63 � http://www.sgsmap.com/ * [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Bolton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:35 AM Subject: Re: SV: MI-L Mapbasic & MapX (Advice request) > Bo, > > I've heard of this option, but was not sure whether it gave the same > functionality as MI-Pro would. > > I assume that if I develop a VB app I can then distribute it to non-MI > Pro owners, but would require a runtime licence (and install) for each. > Is this correct? > > Thanks, > > Matt > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >To Matt - > > > >If you want the use integrated mapping via MI-pro, but find it a bit > >expensive, then have a look at the MI-runtime option. > >Mi-runtime is a stripped-down version af MI-pro without any menus, but it > >can very easyly be used as the mapping engine via integrated mapping. The > >per seat license costs somewhere around 25 % of the license for the full > >MI-pro version. > > > >regards > >Bo Thomsen > > > >-----Oprindelig meddelelse----- > >Fra: Matt Bolton [mailto:m3it@;technologist.com] > >Sendt: 22. oktober 2002 07:55 > >Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Emne: MI-L Mapbasic & MapX (Advice request) > > > > > >My job primarily involves writing VB apps to interact with Access > >databases, but has recently expanded to include dealing with MapInfo. > > I've learnt the very basics of MapInfo and now need to start automating > >it to make operation very simple for end users. This will mainly involve > >extracting data from databases and using this to generate thematic > >layers in Mapinfo. > > > >My research indicates that my options here are either: > >a). Learn and use MapBasic, or > >b). Purchase and learn to use the MapX control. > > > >Option b) would probably be easier for me, but will cost more due to > >MapInfo's licensing arrangements for this control. > >I am seeking advice on the best option to pursue, especially with > >respect to: > >1. Whether both options would provide equivalent functionality or if one > >gives much more scope for automation. > >2. The ease of learning of both options. > >3. Recommendations of books or web sites for learning MapBasic. > > > >Thanks in advance, > > > >Matt > > > > > > > > -- > Matt Bolton > Mach 3 IT > > Mobile 0412 122 416 > Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Message number: 3720 >
