MAPublisher Web Author Tool

MAP Web Author - Create Flash maps in MAPublisher for Adobe Illustrator

The MAP Web Author Tool works seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and MAPublisher to create interactive Flash maps directly from a new or existing map document containing GIS data, attribute information, symbols, graphic styles and images. It can be fully customized to include layer control, pan and zoom controls, roll-overs and pop-ups. Upon export, MAP Web Author automatically creates all the files necessary to embed into webpages and shared online. Cartographic quality web map production has never been simpler and more efficient. The latest Adobe Flash Player is required to view these maps.

How It Works

  1. Select map objects
  2. Create Web tags for objects
  3. Export to Flash

The MAP Web Author system customizes the interactivity and look of a map without extensive knowledge of Flash programming or HTML coding. Map objects (points, lines or area features) containing attribute information can be easily tagged to show its information in customizable callouts.

Advanced customization

Use the Web Author API and Web Author CSS to create custom maps and embed them into websites.


Flash Maps Created with the MAP Web Author tool


Maps by Avenza Systems

Spread of H1N1 Worldwide - Timeline Example
Central Park, New York City - Example of Integration With Google Maps
US Current Weather - Example of Live Data Feeds
USA Population Density map
San Diego map (1)
San Diego map (2)
Downtown Vancouver map

Maps by Avenza Customers

Family households in Washington
The Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington

Hampton Roads commute time idles despite less congestion
HamptonRoads.com, Hampton Roads, Virginia

The Great Recession vs. Florida
Tampa Bay Online, Tampa Bay, Florida

A Map Of American Unemployment
Forbes.com, New York, USA

The high cost of rising home values
Toronto Star, Toronto, Canada

311 Complaints - What's bugging Toronto?
Toronto Star, Toronto, Canada

MAPublisher user, World Sites Atlas, Minnesota, USA, has produced a series of US State maps in Flash format using the MAPublisher Web Author Tool. Here are a few examples:
Ohio Highway Map - Colorado Physical Map - Kansas County Map