Description: This essential resource offers GIS professionals and students the programming skills to create state-of-the-art GIS applications using MapObjects and Visual Basic. Developing GIS Solutions with MapOjects and Visual Basic teaches GIS programming in a complete hands-on environment. This how-to manual provides instruction in how to use the latest version of the popular MapObjects ActiveX control from leading GIS application developer ESRI. Along the way, readers will gain a hands-on introduction to Visual Basic (VB) programming through practice VB programs utilizing MapObjects. GIS topics such as spatial selections, thematic mapping, overlays, map projections, and web-based GIS are all addressed and explored thoroughly using a blend of thought-provoking software design discussions, detailed examples, and carefully crafted exercises. |
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The latest additions to MapObjects are covered in detail, including spatial selections and thematic mapping, as well as managing map projections and spatial overlay operations.
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How to create web-based GIS applications using free tools included with the book- or via a commercial Internet map service - is explained clearly and concisely.
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All Visual Basic projects, PERL scripts, and HTML page source code is provided, allowing readers to run programs featured in the book and to determine how changes affect program execution.
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The companion CD-ROM contains programs and sample data for readers to manipulate as they follow along with the book and work step-by-step through its exercises.
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