Chris, I couldn't agree with you more. An upgrade that focused on what the actual users wanted (and one would think that MI-L is a good representation of this) would be a better sell than upgrades that are, IMHO, full of 'fluff'.
And I agree with the statement about the 'available fix' rather than to have to pay for it. Look at Microsoft. -Ross -----Original Message----- From: Brown, Christopher (HI) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 3:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MI-L MapInfo 7.5 Feature List Sorry but have to pipe up here! I attended the Perth Forum yesterday and got a bit riled up about yet another "costly" upgrade full of super features but not addressing some of the simpler wishes that this list has put forward to MapInfo over the past few years (so much for taking notice of feedback)i.e. - better tools in the layout, snap to a grid, a ruler that is half useful! How many people finish their maps in MapPublisher or Corel Draw? - what about a decent grid tool for mappers? I have been lucky enough to use Encom Discover's grid mbx (at a cost, mind you), this has always been far superior to the one offered in MI. - what about fixing the annoying item when the label lines take on the symbology of the current region tool settings. If you make an edit and say leave the region tool linestyle to red, weight 3. Then close all. If you don't reset your region tool then the next workspace opened with label lines takes on the sym. of the last set region linestyle! etc. etc BTW does the wish list still exist? One final thing that got me was, MapInfo saying that the 3D window will have higher resolution to stop the "blocky" looking current 3D window? To me, that should be a freely available fix, not a new feature that you get if you pay for an upgrade! Thanks for taking any notice, if you do? Chris Chris Brown - Cartographer Reserves Management & Development Division, Hamersley Iron P/L. Tel. +61 8 9327 2176 Fax. +61 8 9327 2478 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hamersleyiron.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Data Directions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 12 June 2003 8:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MI-L MapInfo 7.5 Feature List I'm a bit surprised that MapInfo hasn't posted this information to the list or on its website ... <snip> -------------------------------------------------- This email (including all attachments) may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use the information contained in it. If you have received this email in error, please delete the email and notify the sender. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 7276 This communication contains information from Universal Access, Inc. (or its affiliates) which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copies of it. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 7281
