Announcing XMap 6 – GIS Enterprise Database Management
YARMOUTH, Maine — XMap 6 software is a multi-tiered offering designed to automate GIS data distribution and synchronization processes while also providing robust GIS analysis capabilities. The three product options are XMap 6 GIS Enterprise, XMap 6 GIS Editor, and XMap 6 Professional.
While each product version is targeted to a specific user level, they all include the following:
  • SQL Server 2005
  • MrSid and GeoTIFF raster imagery import support, for access to free aerial imagery
  • Phone Data 2009 USA/Canada residential and business phone numbers
  • The latest DeLorme advancements in-vehicle GPS navigation
  • Enhanced support for the Earthmate GPS PN-20 & PN-40
  • NetLink for in-program access to DeLorme’s library of high resolution imagery, USGS 1:24,000 quads, NOAA nautical charts, and other raster datasets
XMap 6 delivers advanced GIS tools to anything from one-person offices to vast natural resource/energy firms with extensive field deployments. With XMap 6, GIS managers can more efficiently provide their mobile field force with controlled access to centrally stored GIS data, from remote, connected, or disconnected environments. In addition, XMap provides mobile technicians with powerful tools to visualize business infrastructure against DeLorme topographic maps and aerial imagery, or scanned images from other sources. XMap 6 can be leveraged to distribute GIS data stored in ESRI, AutoCAD, GE Smallworld and other GIS systems.
Both the DeLorme imagery and imported raster files can be easily transferred to the PN-20. The device’s transflective TFT bright color screen provides crystal clear resolution in any light conditions.
Support for GIS Data Managers or IT Administrators
XMap 6 GiS Enterprise is a full-featured GIS software with database management tools, support for Microsoft Windows Vista or XP (enabling easy set-up of user permissions, user roles, and Windows Groups). It enables one-click access to GIS data synchronization for field technicians and empowers mobile field force data updates through check-out/in and in-the-field red-lining. XMap 6 GIS Enterprise also includes:
  • Customizable network deployment options, including MSI support
  • SQL Server 2008 64 bit support
  • Arc SDE 9.2 import – for more efficient access to Corporate GIS databases
  • API access to optimized routing, GPS navigation, and map controls
Extensive GIS Analysis Tools
XMap 6 GIS Editorprovides GIS analysts with a series of enhancements designed to improve the GIS user experience. These new features include:
  • Stationing support for field line assets (like pipelines) with user-defined distance measures
  • Ability to append and replace GIS layers at import
  • Multi-point image registration for scanned maps
  • Expanded large layer support
  • Improved data attribute editing tools
  • Added GIS data attributes management options
  • Improved handling of self-intersecting polygons for easy data clean-up
  • Enhanced shortcut keys for additional keyboard automation
Improved Data Delivery to Mobile Technicians
XMap 6 Professionalprovides advanced mapping software for the mobile professional. Users can build compelling maps describing their business using geo-coded address or lat/lon databases. Import XMap 6 GIS generated Openspace files of enterprise assets. Import GeoTIFF and MrSid aerial imagery files.
  • Includes USA/Canada Phone Data
  • Expanded 3-D profile options
  • The latest DeLormeGPS navigation enhancements
  • Free data options – PLSS Township, Range, and Section, Zip Code Polygons
Improved Productivity, Decision-Making, Efficiency and Analysis
Asset Management – field technicians can collect or update field asset position information for visualization against an accurate topographic and/or aerial image background.
Improved GIS return on investment and decision making – GIS and aerial imagery views can be shared with mobile constituents to enhance decision-making.
Savings through efficient GPS navigation – work flow productivity and fuel economy can be upgraded through the application of GPS navigation and routing tools.
GIS analysis – – informative views of environmental or infrastructure plans can be developed against a backdrop of topographic maps, aerial imagery, and elevation models.
XMap remains the most affordable and easiest-to-use GIS software available, and is interoperable with ESRI and other GIS. Economical training programs are available.
To learn more, request a risk-free tiral, or upgrade immediately, call DeLorme Professional Sales at 800-293-2389 or visit www.xmap.com.