INSIDE MAPINFO PROFESSIONAL

Book info: INSIDE MAPINFO PROFESSIONAL (Paperback, 496 pages) – Cengage Learning, 1999. Language: English.

Now fully updated to the software's latest features and functions, INSIDE MapInfo Professional, 2nd Edition continues to set the standard for desktop mapping tutorials. Early in the book, essential MapInfo Professional functions are revealed through development of a single application from start to finish. Following this orientation, subsequent chapters enable readers to hone in on specific MapInfo Professional components and procedures, including map display options, workspaces, queries, browsers, creating thematic maps and graphics, editing graphic and attribute data, layout printing, geocoding, buffering, digitizing, customization and more.Step-by-step examples, case studies, notes, and tips are also located strategically throughout INSIDE MapInfo Professional, 2nd Edition to assist readers in their quest to make optimal use of one of today's most popular desktop mapping applications. As such, the book is not a rehash of the documentation manual. Rather, it contains the nowledge gained from time spent on the front lines of public and private sector organizations assisting individuals, departments, corporations, and government agencies. Editorial Reviews About the Author Angela Whitener is a senior systems consultant for MPSI, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to MPSI, she was a software engineer for E-Systems in Dallas, Texas. A GIS software and consultant since 1992, Angela has co-authored Mapping with Microsoft Office (OnWord Press, 1996) and MapBasic Developer's Guide (OnWord Press, 1997) with Bill Creath. She holds a BS in mathematics and computer science from Oklahoma State University and an MS in human relations and business from Amber University.

Larry Daniel, president of Conclusive Strategies in Austin, Texas, has been involved with commercial GIS applications for 15 years. He contributes regularly to journals including GEO World, Business Geographics, GeoInfo Systems, Earth Observation Magazine, Computer-Aided Engineering, and Design Management.

Paula Loree is director of market research at Castillo Company, Inc., in Phoenix, Arizona. She has developed decision support systems incorporating MapInfo Professional for numerous Fortune 500 companies.