Simplifier is a Manifold Map script that implements a set of different methods for topological simplification of a planar-enforced polygon drawing. The code (map file) can be downloaded here To understand what it does see the presentation on Gridding and Simplification (Presentation on techniques for modifing/splitting of large polygons that demonstrate slow performance when beingRead More
This tip comes from a question Atelier Cassini asked on the Directions Magazine discussion list. He writes: “I would like to create a box drawing around an image. Do I need to know the exact dimension of that image or can I draw it automatically?” While one cannot do this automatically, one can use aRead More
Folks, for a client GIS I use Manifold GIS. It is cheap, powerful, and if one normalises its functionality by cost (ie the ratio functionality/cost), it is the best value client GIS on the market. For a good understanding of its power one should read Dr Arthur Lembo Jnr’s Comparison with ArcGIS document. This documentRead More