What is available in Canada that would allow me to overlay a new map over an old one, adjust the size of one of them, i guess. I have a Garmin 12XL, which I got with that in mind, but haven't achieved it yet. I have a book called GIS for everyone, but after I got into it, I disccovered everyone had to live in the U.S.
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Andrew, can you tell me
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Andrew Kalinowski
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In most cases, mapping software knows no borders but the maps do ;-)
As for the maps, have a look at my comercial website - www.canadianmaps.ca I have topos for most of Canada. They are calibrated for TTQV software. They can be used with other mapping software but they would have to be individually calibrated (georeferenced). Now, even that TTQV can be used to calibrate "old maps", it has no function to display two maps overlayd on top of each other - only side by side. For that, you could try GlobalMapper... also avaliable from my site. In that, you can display several layers of maps and data and set transparency levels. Once the map is calibrated, the software will automatically stretch / shrink / whatever to display it in projection of your choice. Works really well but it's not cheap. Well, the trial is free so you can see if it does what you want.
Sorry if it sounds like a sales pitch. I simply don't know which other software can stretch / re-project maps but I'm sure that there is some out there that does it.
Andrew
As for the maps, have a look at my comercial website - www.canadianmaps.ca I have topos for most of Canada. They are calibrated for TTQV software. They can be used with other mapping software but they would have to be individually calibrated (georeferenced). Now, even that TTQV can be used to calibrate "old maps", it has no function to display two maps overlayd on top of each other - only side by side. For that, you could try GlobalMapper... also avaliable from my site. In that, you can display several layers of maps and data and set transparency levels. Once the map is calibrated, the software will automatically stretch / shrink / whatever to display it in projection of your choice. Works really well but it's not cheap. Well, the trial is free so you can see if it does what you want.
Sorry if it sounds like a sales pitch. I simply don't know which other software can stretch / re-project maps but I'm sure that there is some out there that does it.
Andrew
Andrew Kalinowski
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Not sure what you mean by map projection, do I go to four or more locations that I can reference on the old map? or am I working off the new map? I'm kind of starting at the beginning here. Is there a way to get the co-ordinates of those makers the government hammered into the ground all over the place? They would be good reference points.
Andrew Kalinowski
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In order to make a map, the picture of the round Earth are
I use Fugawi and I'm sure I could find a map I've already converted (added the modern day lat-longs) so folks could see what happens for the fun of it. Then maybe someone using some other software could do the same for the folks using that software. I wonder how many people are around already using something.
Just thinking... Guvner..
Just thinking... Guvner..
Andrew Kalinowski
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In general, we can discuss it here.
If you have specific issues with the software / maps I sell, just send me an email.
If you have specific issues with the software / maps I sell, just send me an email.
Andrew Kalinowski
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Once the map is calibrated, TTQV software can display Lat / Lon or UTM grid automatically. Usefull if you want to print the map. When displayed on the screen, no need to display the grid - co-ordinates of the mouse pointer are constantly displayed.
Another raster map software that should be mentioned here is OziExplorer.
As for, pros and cons of different software, it comes down to personal preference and very particular needs. It's next to impossible to predict which of the unique functions you will be using the most.
As for OziExplorer vs. TTQV vs Fugawi vs. GlobalMapper, my very personal experience and opinion is:
Fugawi: I tried this software years ago. Found it to limiting when it came to displaying multiple data sets and data edits. I was trying to learn to use it efficiently and kept thinking that some of the features must be there and it was me who couldn
Another raster map software that should be mentioned here is OziExplorer.
As for, pros and cons of different software, it comes down to personal preference and very particular needs. It's next to impossible to predict which of the unique functions you will be using the most.
As for OziExplorer vs. TTQV vs Fugawi vs. GlobalMapper, my very personal experience and opinion is:
Fugawi: I tried this software years ago. Found it to limiting when it came to displaying multiple data sets and data edits. I was trying to learn to use it efficiently and kept thinking that some of the features must be there and it was me who couldn