I spent a while using Cadcorp and found it was generally great. Obviously switching between MapInfo and Cadcorp had its problems because I was used to doing things in a certain way but once I got used to it I found it great.
Back with mapinfo now and I do really miss the cad functionality of cadcorp along with other functions, we now have to export our data to .dxf and do the work in Cad then import it back into MapInfo. But MapInfo does have its benefits in other areas. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Carlson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 29, 2004 12:55 AM To: 'MapInfo-L (E-mail)' Subject: RE: MI-L MapInfo vs. Other GIS Programs I also use MI and ArcGIS. I find most things quicker and easier in MI, but the organisation of datafiles is tidier in ArcGIS. If you need network topology, then MI needs expensive add-ons. ArcEditor/ArcInfo (but not ArcView) can create/edit topology out of the box, but cost 5 or 10 times more than ArcView/MapInfo in the first place. Talking of other software, has anyone tried using Cadcorp MapModeller? Any comments welcome... Cheers, Matt __________________________________________________________ Matt Carlson Senior Transport Planner Arup 13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7755 4114 Fax: +44 (0)20 7755 2451 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.arup.com http://www.arup.com/transportplanning/ __________________________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: Ben A Greenberg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 May 2004 15:26 To: 'Cowper, Brian'; MapInfo-L (E-mail) Subject: RE: MI-L MapInfo vs. Other GIS Programs I would say that ArcGIS (ArcView ver. 8 and 9) has better CAD-Like capabilties. We have both here, but I still prefer using MapInfo for the bulk of our work load. Ben Greenberg GIS Coordinator NAI MLG Commercial 262-797-9400 -----Original Message----- From: Cowper, Brian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 9:04 AM To: MapInfo-L (E-mail) Subject: MI-L MapInfo vs. Other GIS Programs Seeing as it is Friday, I thought I could ask a general question regarding how MapInfo compares to other GIS formats. I am quite green with all things GIS, having dabbled in it for last 4 years and only really using it frequently in the last couple of months. I have been using AutoCAD for over 15 years and find MapInfo's drafting/display capabilities quite limited. I appreciate that MapInfo is not a CAD package and does not require all of the bells and whistles that come with AutoCAD, but is there any other GIS programs that are ahead of MapInfo in this respect? Regards, Brian Cowper --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 11946 ___________________________________________________________________ Electronic mail messages entering and leaving Arup business systems are scanned for acceptability of content and viruses. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 11949 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Re-transmitting or re-publishing the content of this email in any media format without the express permission of the Author is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify Manly Council immediately. Information transmitted via email may be subject to corruption by the process. Information contained in this email should not be relied upon where loss, damage or injury is possible. Verified information should be obtained in writing directly from the authorised Council officers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 11958
