Digital Geographic Information System MapInfo Application Complete Collection

Author: Luo Yunqi
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronics Press
Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Due to the ability of computers to comprehensively, quickly, accurately, systematically, and vividly present various types of geographic information, the powerful and user-friendly Geographic Information System (GIS) MapInfo is becoming an indispensable tool for professionals and related personnel. However, there are relatively few textbooks available on this subject. The publication of this comprehensive guide is to meet the urgent societal demand by systematically introducing and explaining the principles, functions, operations, usage, secondary development, and practical techniques of MapInfo. This edition is divided into four parts (Chapters 1-4), 19 chapters, and 3 appendices, primarily covering: the concept of geographic information, GIS principles, system evaluation, and applications in various fields; MapInfo's menu commands, table operations, management, and usage, toolbars for creating thematic maps, layout windows, SQL queries and selections, MapInfo labeling, data collection, and new features of MapInfo 5.5; MapBasic fundamentals, MapBasic statements and syntax rules, user interface design and creation, MapInfo worksheet operations, map object operations and usage, and data file creation and usage; cross-platform integrated mapping, MapBasic system integration and programming. The appendices provide error messages during application development, MapBasic functions, and all reserved words in alphabetical order. This edition is comprehensive, application-focused, accurate, easy to understand, illustrated with visuals, combined with examples and case studies, and encourages hands-on learning through practice. It guides readers to quickly master the application and development of MapInfo. This edition serves not only as a guide for (a broad range of practitioners) engaged in MapInfo development but also as a teaching, self-study, and library reference book for students and teachers in relevant higher education institutions. The accompanying CD is a supplementary book. To assist readers in their learning, the author has developed a CD that includes all the statements, example vector graphics, raster graphics, data tables, and example programs from this edition. Those in need may contact the author at phone: 013605208391, e-mail: xzlycn@163.net.