Key Takeaways from Storytelling with Data (Pt 2): How to Pick the Right Type of Data Visualization When it comes to visualizing data, you’ve got a lot of options—bar charts, scatter plots, line graphs, slopegraphs, and more. But here’s the thing: not all visualizations are [...]
How to Update Maps and Models When You Have New Data The decisions stakeholders make depend on your maps and models having the most current information, which means you must regularly update your visualizations. Skip this key step and stakeholders will have outdated data, leading [...]
Don’t Roll the Dice—Do the Proper Analysis: Addressing Land Subsidence Geohazards for Innovative Infrastructure Design & Construction If you're designing and constructing infrastructure in certain areas of the U.S., there's one big risk you can't afford to ignore: land subsidence. In various parts of the [...]
Key Takeaways from Storytelling with Data (Pt 1): What Our Team Learned & Wants to Share At Golden Software, we're committed to growing and learning so we can serve you better—whether you're a loyal customer or just exploring what we have to offer. That's why [...]
Webinar Recap: Utilizing Map Elements for Professional, Consistent Final Outputs Stakeholders rely on clear, well-organized visualizations to make informed decisions, and ensuring your maps have critical elements that can enhance readability, consistency, and professionalism will help them make those informed decisions. That’s exactly what we [...]
Should You Use Surfer, GIS Tools, or Both? Here’s What to Know When it comes to mapping and modeling data, one tool rarely does it all. Complex projects often demand a mix of software, each serving a unique purpose in your workflow. But as you [...]
How Do You Combine Different 2D and 3D Data Types Into One Model? When you have 2D data, you create 2D models, most of which we call maps. When you have 2D and 3D data, things aren’t so black and white. You face a new [...]
Mapping Insights with Color: The History, Power, & Applications of Color Relief Maps Color relief maps have earned their place as one of the most popular tools in data visualization. With their vibrant gradients and ability to transform complex information into clear, engaging visuals, they’re [...]
How Do You Create a Cohesive Map Using Data From Different Sources? When creating visualizations, mixing and matching data from different sources is often the name of the game. After all, using only one source of information is limiting. Without insights from various reputable resources, [...]
Deciding Between 2D and 3D Graphs: Which One Should You Choose? Deciding between a 2D and 3D graph can sometimes feel like choosing the right tool from an overstocked toolbox—there are many options, and it’s not always clear which one will get the job done [...]