I was wondering if anyone could give me some help in determining the best
hardware options for MapInfo. I am currently using MapInfo 4.5 in Windows 95
with a P133Mhz, 32 MB RAM. I will be upgrading to MapInfo 5.0 as soon as I
purchase a new system. The problem is in deciding on the best hardware
configuration for MapInfo 5.0
I am a geologist and have been using the Universal Translator to translate
.dxf files to MapInfo tables. These .dxf files can be as large as 50MB and
take days!! to translate. Once translated they contain as many as 50 to 100
tables containing polygons, lines, symbols, text, etc, which is the desired
end product, other than the time constraints. Unfortunately if I try speed up
the process by using the Table>Import option in the "DXF Import Information"
window there is only 1 dxf layer listed, and the create separate tables option
is not available. Therefore by using the Table>Import although it is quicker
the end product is one table with all of my data. This is of very little value
to me.
I have also been using Vertical Mapper V.2 to contour elevations, soil data
etc. Once again some of these files are very large (i.e. 35,000 plus elevation
points) and the system I am currently using will stall in the process of
making contours at about 75%.
My question to anyone who can help me is what hardware configuration will get
me the optimal performance from MapInfo 5.0, and Vertical Mapper V.2 , without
going overboard on the cost. I have talked to MapIfo technical support but
they are not permitted to give Hardware recommendations.
What I would like to know will MapInfo run better on Windows 95/98 or Windows
NT? Will MapInfo recognize a dual processor if it is run on Windows NT? In the
procedures described above am I better off to invest more of my resources on
RAM (how much is optimal)/ CPU speed or hard drive subsystem (EIDE, SCSI).
What about video display? Any other spec that should be considered??
I realise that this is not the most opportune time to post this question due
to the holidays, however any help that can be offered would be greatly
appreciated.
Frank R. Kendle
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