MapViewer is an affordable mapping and spatial analysis tool that allows you to easily produce publication-quality thematic maps. Precisely display your data distribution with the most intuitive functions and features. Your data is unique and you need the best mapping software for the job!
Create one of 15 different 2D and 3D map types including: contour, density, prism, flow, territory, vector, gradient and many more!
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MapViewer is an affordable mapping and spatial analysis tool that allows you to easily produce publication-quality thematic maps. Small businesses, large corporations, independent consultants, scientists, GIS analysts, and numerous government agencies are discovering important trends in their data with MapViewer.
This video covers the basic functionality of the managers in MapViewer 7 and how to use the interface.
Creating a map in MapViewer 7 is an easy process. This demonstration will cover the making of a simple map and also how to create a custom toolbar.
This video shows how to create and edit the features of a hatch map.
This video covers adding map elements to an existing map to make a more professional output.Map elements can help create a better looking
This video demonstrates how to make and edit a density map along with loading additional data files to the map.
You can create a base map from Google Earth images using MapViewer 7. This video provides the steps necessary to accomplish this in MapViewer.
MapViewer 7 can show data in the form of a prism map. This video explanes how to create and edit prism maps.
Q1. What is the latest version?
Q2. How can I get the latest version of MapViewer?
Q3. Where can I find my serial number?
Q4. Where can I find a list of fixes and changes between versions?
Q5. What are the system requirements?
Q6. How do I install or uninstall MapViewer?
Q7. Do I need to uninstall an older version of MapViewer before installing a new version?
Q8. I am having difficulty uninstalling MapViewer.
Q9. Do you offer training?
Q10. Is technical support free?
Q11. Does MapViewer run under Windows Vista?
Q12. I have a lot of information in my data files for my maps. Is there any way to speed up the processing of the information when making the map?
Q13. When I import a map onto an existing map, the imported map is not in its proper position. What am I doing wrong?
Q14. I have a bitmap in the map window that is not part of the map itself (such as a company logo). When I change the projection of the map, the bitmap behaves as if it is part of the map and turns to nonsense. How can I change a map's projection without altering the bitmap?
Q15. When I try to create a map, MapViewer says "There is no valid numeric data (within limits) in column __, or PID is invalid." What causes this?
Q16. Where can I find boundary files?
Q1. What is the latest version?
A. The most recent version of MapViewer is version 7.6.3305.
Q2. How can I get the latest version of MapViewer?
A. Minor updates (e.g., version 7.00 to 7.01) may be downloaded for free if your serial number is registered. Connect your computer to the Internet, then click the Help | Check for Update command in MapViewer. This will download the latest patch and install it on your machine. Information about the latest version is listed on the Version History page.
If you experience any problems with this command or would like to download the full version of the updated software, please email your registered MapViewer 7 serial number to mapviewersupport@goldensoftware.com. Once your serial number is verified, we will send you download instructions.
Major upgrades (e.g. version 6 to version 7) cost US$79 plus shipping. Refer to the order form for more information.
Q3. Where can I find my serial number?
A. The serial number is on the registration card attached to the CD sleeve, or in the download instructions you received when you ordered the software. Please complete the registration card and return it to Golden Software or register online at our web site. After you install MapViewer and run it for the first time, you can also find your serial number by opening the software and going to Help | About MapViewer. The About MapViewer dialog box will show the serial number.
Q4. Where can I find a list of fixes and changes between versions?
A. Information about the latest version is listed here.
Q5. What are the system requirements?
A. MapViewer system requirements are available here.
Q6. How do I install or uninstall MapViewer?
A. To install MapViewer, you must be logged onto the machine as Administrator. To install from CD, insert the CD and click the “Install MapViewer” link. To install from a downloaded EXE file, double click on the EXE to begin installation. Note that this installs the program and a select group of boundaries. You may wish to click the “Boundaries” to select other boundary files to install.
For additional information regarding installation, refer to the readme.rtf file.
To uninstall MapViewer, use the Windows Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs. Select MapViewer 7 in the list of programs.
Q7. Do I need to uninstall an older version of MapViewer before installing a new version?
A. No. You can have multiple copies of the program on your computer as long as they are installed into different directories. By default, they are installed into separate directories.
Q8. I am having difficulty uninstalling MapViewer.
A. When MapViewer is installed, several original source files are copied to a directory on your hard drive. These files are necessary to uninstall the software. If these files are deleted, the software cannot be uninstalled. To uninstall MapViewer, reinstall the previous version, then go through the uninstall process using the Control Panel.
Q9. Do you offer training?
A. Golden Software offers a variety of training resources.
Q10. Is technical support free?
A. Yes, technical support is free to all users for as long as you own the product. You must register your product in order to receive technical support. You can reach technical support by phone, fax, or email.
Q11. Does MapViewer run under Windows Vista?
A. Yes, MapViewer runs under Windows Vista. For best results, run the installation program and MapViewer as Administrator.
MapViewer also works with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or higher. MapViewer 7 will not allow installation on older versions of Windows.
Q12. I have a lot of information in my data files for my maps. Is there any way to speed up the processing of the information when making the map?
A. There are two ways you can improve the processing speed when making a map with a lot of data.
Q13. When I import a map onto an existing map, the imported map is not in its proper position. What am I doing wrong?
A. When you import a map into an existing map window, make sure that the Append image check box is checked in the Import Boundary File dialog box. This will align the coordinates of the maps.
Q14. I have a bitmap in the map window that is not part of the map itself (such as a company logo). When I change the projection of the map, the bitmap behaves as if it is part of the map and turns to nonsense. How can I change a map's projection without altering the bitmap?
A. Use the Tools | Options command to open the Options dialog. Check the Do not project bitmaps option to exclude bitmaps from projection conversions.
Q15. When I try to create a map, MapViewer says "There is no valid numeric data (within limits) in column __, or PID is invalid." What causes this?
A. This error is usually an indication that the data file and boundary file are mismatched, or that the data are text instead of numbers. Check the Primary IDs for the base map in the Object Manager, then go to File | Worksheet and check the
Primary IDs in the data file. If the Primary IDs do not match, then the map cannot be created.
If the Primary IDs do match, check the data column used to create the map. If the data column is formatted as text, it will be left justified. Text cannot be used to create a map. To easily reformat the text in the data file as numbers, save the data file in an ASCII format, such as comma-separated-value (CSV), and use this file to create the map instead.
Q16. Where can I find boundary files?
A. MapViewer boundary files and data files are located in the MapViewer Samples folder, on the MapViewer CD-ROM, and are available for download from our web site. If you do not find what you need on the CD-ROM, we suggest searching the web for boundary files. Try starting with our Useful Links page. The best formats for thematic mapping are Atlas Boundary (BNA), ESRI Shapefiles (SHP+DBF), or ESRI ArcInfo Export Format (E00). These formats carry Primary IDs, so you can create a thematic map with them directly. Other formats such as AutoCAD DXF, metafiles, and bitmaps can be used as reference maps, though they would have to be edited if you need to make thematic maps from them.
MapViewer 7 introduces three new types of thematic maps - Contour Map, Non-Contiguous Cartogram, and Vector Map.
Contour MapMapViewer can take discrete data measurements, interpolate between them to create a uniform grid, and then display a contour map showing lines of constant values. You have complete control over the appearance of the contour map and can easily limit the contours to your area of interest. |
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Non-Contiguous CartogramCartograms represent data values by changing the size of the associated area object. In addition to the existing Dorling cartogram, MapViewer 7 can now create a non-contiguous cartogram, where the original shapes are retained but resized according to their data values. Cartograms are particularly useful when there is an inverse relationship between area and the data value. They emphasize the areas with the greater data values. |
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Vector MapLike a contour map, a vector map also interpolates from discrete data measurements to create a uniform grid. It then displays arrows that indicate the direction and magnitude of the steepest slopes across the grid. You can control the frequency and appearance of the arrows. |
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An inset is a display frame that is positioned on a portion of the page. One or more layers can be assigned to be displayed within an inset. Objects within an inset retain their original coordinates even as the inset frame is moved on the page. The display within the inset frame can be zoomed and panned.
Besides using an inset to enlarge a portion of a map to show more detail, insets can also be used to:
Making a pin map to show US city locations is easier than ever! Besides the ability to make pin maps from X,Y coordinates or from ZIP codes, MapViewer 7 can now make a pin map based just on city and state names.
Pie maps are more versatile than ever! The radius of each slice can be varied instead of or in addition to varying the slice percentage. You have your choice of pie shapes to most effectively display your data.
When your map fits on a single page, MapViewer has always had a print preview capability because of showing the page outline around the map. For the case where your map is larger than the page, MapViewer 7 adds a print preview for tiled printing. You can see how the map will be divided between pages and can choose exactly which tiles to print.
The buffer tool in MapViewer 7 has been enhanced to allow a negative buffer distance. You can create a buffer zone inside of an area to show a setback distance.
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Map Types
Boundary and Data Files
Importing Boundaries
Additional Features