Hi Tim When MapInfo wrote their import for Version 7.5 they only had Topology data from OS.
As OS release new layers to MasterMap we introduce updates to our MapGML Translators. MapGML will currently translate Topology, Addresses and ITN. Also it takes the compressed GZ in batch which is faster than uncompressing to GML.The whole of Hampshire takes 80 seconds ( yes seconds ) to translate. We also include some post processes which can take relational table information back to flat file if you want this. We anticipate a market for ITN only so have just introduced MapITN for �395. This translates ITN as per MapGML but ignores addresses and topology. The full MapGML is a bit more expensive at �750. We are committed to providing all new MasterMap layers free of charge to MapGML users on Maintenance ( �225 per annum ). I appreciate users would like free translators but there is quite a bit of work involved with keeping the software up to date. For example we along with other software developers have been with Ordnance Survey today looking at proposed improvements to MasterMap delivery. When you consider how much you pay for the data itself I believe having up to date software is worth the small additional cost. If you are interested in MapITN or MapGML we have an evaluation version. This leaves small "holes" in the tables but will give you a good idea of what output looks like. We are also very open to users ideas for continued development of translators.For example ITN contains routing information and we are keen to include tables to suit all users needs in the routing market as well as those who just need to manage assets. If you just want one translation we willingly carry this out of free of charge - without the holes !! Just send us your data. We can be contacted on 01847 622569 or by email. Alternatively come along to the next MapInfo User Group at Blackburn on the 22nd July - we have a stand there. I apologise to listers for the plug, but Tim did seem to be looking for a solution and I think the above fits the Thoen! - sorry Bill! Regards Bob [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mapsbydesign.co.uk > Thanks Bill, > > I can import some GML data into MapInfo, but it won't work for OS ITN > data. > Not sure why. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill Thoen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 09 July 2004 15:14 > To: Tim Smith > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: MI-L GML to MapInfo > > > On Fri, 9 Jul 2004, Tim Smith wrote: > > > What is a GML map format? > > GML stands for Geographic Markup Language. It's actually a geographic > implementation of the XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. And XML > is simply a way to structure information using bracketed tags in a plain > text format. You can learn all about it at http://www.w3.org/XML/. > > XML is coming on strong, too. You'll be seeing a lot more of it in the > future. > > > I have got this data from the British OS and I want to use it in > > MapInfo. > > > > GML OS MasterMap(tm) ITN Layer SU6352+ (11/07/03) > > http://62.25.96.209/partners/developer/OSGBsampledata.cfm?display=1&os > > _id=1 > > From the main menu, choose Table > Import and then pull down the "Files > of > type" to OS MasterMap, which will import the OS GML format. > > - Bill Thoen > --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 12576
