MAPublisher 7.6 is the newest version of this powerful suite of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator that bridges the gap between Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-end graphic design for high quality creation, high resolution printing and electronic publishing of maps. Cartographic quality map production is now faster, easier and better. Avenza understands that completing GIS graphics tasks is best performed in the right environment such as a powerful graphics application like Adobe Illustrator. MAPublisher takes you into this environment seamlessly and effortlessly with the right GIS data management tools to facilitate the map production process. Using this fast, intuitive system, your map can transcend the ordinary and become a work of art.

MAPublisher 7.6 combines the best features of GIS with the powerful design environments of Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 to enable native GIS data files to be used as a base for cartographic production. No more scanning and tracing is necessary with MAPublisher.

MAPublisher 7.6 supports the import of the most widely used GIS data formats, including those from ESRI, MapInfo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Google and the USGS. All GIS data attributes and geographic parameters are maintained during import and are fully accessible and editable during the cartographic process. MAPublisher 7.6 provides dozens of mapping, cartographic and GIS-like tools for working with imported map data within the Adobe Illustrator environment towards the creation of the highest quality maps possible.

And now, with version 7.6, live GPS data collection is included enabling the real-time collection, plotting, drawing, styling, symbolizing and attributation of incoming data, on any projected plane, right in an Adobe Illustrator session.

MAPublisher 7.6 contains all the features and benefits of earlier versions as well as the following new features and functions:

New in MAPublisher 7.6

• GPS support - Live real-time data collection from a connected GPS receiver.
• Improved MAP Selection Filters - Updated with enhanced functionality.
• Improved Join Lines functionality - Better performance and accuracy.
• Improved Map Location tool - Now provides constant live location information.
• Highlight MAP Attributes - Highlighting map features when selected in the MAP Attributes window.
• Zoom-To-Art - Go directly to map objects from the MAP Attributes window.
• UTM Grid labeling - Grids may now be labelled in UTM co-ordinates.
• Various User Interface Improvements - Many existing MAPublisher tools have been changed to improve functionality and usage.

Other Major MAPublisher 7.x Features

• Adobe Illustrator CS2 & CS3 compatible - MAPublisher 7.x is fully compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 for both Mac and Windows.
  Note: For information on earlier versions contact sales@avenza.com.
• Mac Intel processor compatible - MAPublisher 7.x is compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 running on the new Mac Intel processors.
• Windows Vista compatible - MAPublisher 7.x is compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS2 and CS3 running on Windows Vista.
• Import and Export support for Google’s KML file format - MAPublisher 7.x allows the import and export of map data and completed maps to KML format for use with Google Maps.
• Keyboard Shortcuts - MAPublisher 7.x introduces keyboard shortcut support for commonly used MAPublisher functions.
• Powerful Projection Engine - MAPublisher 7.x includes a powerful projection engine with dialog-based coordinate system editing capabilities.
• Register Image - MAPublisher supports automatic registration of images.
• Intelligent Labeling - Map features can be labeled based upon defined label settings. Specific settings and label placement rules may now be created and applied to point, line and area labels.
• Grids and Graticules Generator - Grids can be created on any projected or geodetic MAP View and can be easily edited after placement. Grids may be created and placed based on 3 types: Index, Graticule and Measured.
• Scale Bar Generator - Automatic scale bar creation from a multiplicity of design styles and options. Scale bars can now be edited and resized after placement.
• MAP Attributes Palette & Functions - New, delete and edit column functionality is now achieved from one palette. Edited values are now immediately recorded in the document. Columns may be hidden in the attribute display if desired. New find and replace attributes function. Full expression-based attribute values and calculations are now possible.
• Property Attributes - MAPublisher 7.x introduces the concept of Property attributes. Property attributes record and display certain GIS and non-GIS properties of map features such as vertex count, stroke weight, style & rotation and allow edits to art to be made from within the MAP attributes palette.
• Expression Builder - Assign properties or attributes to data or make selections based on simple or complex expressions. Expressions are automatically checked for validity.
• Import Table - Automatically import external data tables and join them with existing attributes.
• Stylesheet Ranges - Value ranges and complex legend assignments can be made using MAP Stylesheets.
• MAP Selections - Select map objects based upon attribute values and expressions. Selections based on attribute values may be saved and reapplied.
• Create North Arrow - Any Adobe Illustrator symbol may be automatically converted to a north arrow with proper alignment to true north.
• Import MAP View - MAP Views may be transfered between documents with all layers, coordinate system data and attributes intact.
• Support for Double-Byte Characters - Double-byte characters are supported in attributes on import allowing such attributes to be displayed and used for labeling and export.

Academic users please contact us for special educational pricing. education@avenza.com