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of maps and reports
Because we assume that a
map is the best way to communicate georeferenced information, the map product
must be good (aesthetically, logically and conceptually) in order to successfully
accomplish this task. Cartographic products, which are aesthetically similar
to traditional, hand-drafted maps are still very uncommon within the realm
of GIS. Their production requires sophisticated output devices coupled
with advanced software modules.
Furthermore, GIS users need
to be familiar with the basic rules of information transfer though cartography.
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Largest area of city of
Rhodes, in a map composition generated from a macro language file (upper
left window) & visualised in a window as a whole (lower right) &
in several zoomed parts (main city upper center & a legend part upper
right). The map can be converted to a graphic file or be plotted directly.
Some relevant issues critical for the end-user : Are the methods for compositioning
a map (text commands &/or tools) convenient & easy-to-learn? Are
there enough tools & user interface features for legend creation? Are
the colours on the screen similar to the plotted ones? |
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