"Of course, since I wrote MapBook, I'm just a wee bit biased... - Bill Thoen"
Since I bought MapBook, I'm just a wee'er bit pleased! May not do everything MapShop does, but you still get bang for your buck! *simplifies generating map books (understatement *professionalizes *user friendly *user configurable variables/parameters *very good tech support incl a growing user forum *author responds to user feedback/suggestions for improvements/tweaks and implements them quickly *basically doubles as a simple template manager Invaluable if you have to generate map books periodically, not to mention every day use. Although I bought it to do what it was designed for (map books) I found that it's very useful for even simpler smaller daily projects so I get very good milage out of MapBook. David W. Reid GIS Manager Colbert County E 9-1-1 -----Original Message----- From: Bill Thoen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 11:03 AM To: Driver, Greg 9434 Cc: MapInfo-L (MapInfo Gurus) Subject: Re: MI-L MapInfo MapShop On Tue, 10 May 2005, Driver, Greg 9434 wrote: > Just looking on the MapInfo website and came across this add-on - MapShop > http://extranet.mapinfo.com/products/Overview.cfm?productid=1725 > <http://extranet.mapinfo.com/products/Overview.cfm?productid=1725> . I've > not seen it before and was intrigued to see if anyone was using it and how > it compared to other 3rd party layout tools on the market. And why isn't it > included in standard MapInfo.... I think it's not included because it costs about US$2000 or so. If you're interested in something similar (but at only $295) then check out MapBook at http://www.gisnet.com/catalog/software/tools/index.php?id=14. It doesn't do as much as MapShop, but if you're looking for a map series genreator or a layout tool, it's worth a look. You can downlaod a working demo for free too. Of course, since I wrote MapBook, I'm just a wee bit biased... - 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: 16407 -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 05/10/2005 -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 05/10/2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 16409
