Press Release

Cadcorp first to deploy ECW on the Pocket PC

Cadcorp apSIS - applications for SIS - is the first GIS Software Developer Kit (SDK) to feature support for ER Mapper's ECW format on the Pocket PC platform. The integration of ECW into the pioneering OpenGIS conformant toolkit is a strong addition to the Cadcorp apSIS SDK. Developers using Cadcorp apSIS will now be able to harness the sophisticated compression technology, which was previously only available on the desktop, on the Pocket PC 2002 platform. ECW images, typically hundreds of megabytes in size, can be displayed and used in real-time on Intel StrongArm hardware such as the Compaq IPAQ. Users can also connect to remote ER Mapper Image Web Servers to obtain their aerial photography, or base map data.

"This is the result of a close working relationship with ER Mapper, driven through the desire to provide the very best GIS capabililties for mobile or field workers at modest cost. Applications written using Cadcorp apSIS, will now implement and conform to more OpenGIS specifications than any other COM based GIS toolkit. ECW support is yet another example of Cadcorp's commitment to providing the very best GIS functionality." said Simon Doyle, Cadcorp's Product Release Co-ordinator.


	250 Mb ECW mosaic of the UK at 1:250K. Crown Copyright.

Cadcorp apSIS is a suite of programmable Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) objects and controls, which gives the developer the capability to add mapping and GIS capabilities to their bespoke applications. Competitor products include ESRI’s Map Objects and Mapinfo’s MapX. It will be released at GIS2002 in London.

At the heart of the Cadcorp apSIS Software Developer Kit (SDK) is the apSIS ActiveX control. The control and apSIS COM objects provide sophisticated 'geo-spatial' functionality in the Windows environment.

Because the apSIS SDK has a comprehensive Application Programming Interface (API), developers can get at exactly the functionality they require in order to build bespoke, or embedded, GIS applications.

Cadcorp apSIS has received extensive OpenGIS conformance which reinforces the fact that apSIS developers are using the most pioneering, inter-operable GIS tool kit in the market.

Cadcorp apSIS offers:

Extensive Co-ordinate System support
Support for multiple vector, raster and database formats, including Ordnance Survey NTF and Cadcorp OS MasterMap database support as standard
Data creation and editing
Thematic mapping and visualisation
Scaleable 'thin-client' applications for your enterprise
Comprehensive support files and documentation
Pioneering OpenGIS conformance

About Cadcorp

Established in 1991, Cadcorp is a leading developer of digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software. With offices in the USA and UK, Cadcorp’s distribution and VAR network stretches worldwide. The company also plays a pivotal technical role in the OpenGIS Consortium. Cadcorp SIS is currently the only complete product family to attain OpenGIS conformance certification.

Cadcorp SIS (Spatial Information System) is a range of software modules covering spatial data viewing, data management, data editing, data modelling and analysis. Cadcorp SIS ActiveX components are available for embedding into third party systems. Cadcorp ASC is an Internet/intranet developer toolkit designed for Web based GIS solutions.

Cadcorp SIS MasterMap Loader is supplied with Map Modeller for the loading and management of OS MasterMap data in relational databases.

Cadcorp apSIS is programmable component software for the development of geospatial applications for the desktop and Pocket PC platforms.

Cadcorp mSIS is a data collection package that incorporates a desktop data capture management application and a Pocket PC based data collection tool.

Cadcorp SIS applications exist in local government, central government, emergency services, insurance, oil & natural gas, mapping and surveying, commerce, broadcasting and many other markets.

ENDS

For further information, contact: Chris Holcroft, Tel: 01438 747996, e-mail: chrish@cadcorp.com

Close this window
Cadcorp cannot be held responsible for the content from external websites.