Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com (01/17/89)
Can anyone provide information/sources on mapping systems (as in street maps)? I have been told that there is a company called Optronics who has developed a turnkey system for this purpose. The only other information I have is that they might be a French company and that another company called Intergraph distributes it. I am interested in finding out configuration/prices/applications/learning curve/technical expertise needed for this or similar systems. J. Petersen
beres@cadnetix.COM (Tim Beres) (01/19/89)
In article <13632@cup.portal.com> Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com writes: > > Can anyone provide information/sources on mapping systems ... Probably not exactly what your looking for, but... There is a company in Boulder, "Computer Terrain Mapping, Inc.", that produces 3-D visualizations of 2-D maps. I've seen some of their stuff (as artwork in a local gallery!) and it's quite good. I don't know what equipment they use, but their software is mostly in-house. You might contact them for further info. Disclaimer: I don't have a vested interest in them, but Boulder software companies need all the plugs they can get. 26 layoffs at PVI yesterday, 80 at NBI last week, Robotool the week before - even we got consumed. Tim ------>MY SOAPBOX (I speak for myself) My nephew Mark, in a letter: Hi Uncle Tim my aquarium is great. 4 fish died but my crab is still living. [Some of us have good attitudes] Tim Beres beres@cadnetix.com {uunet,boulder,nbires}!cadnetix!beres
george@mnetor.UUCP (George Hart) (01/19/89)
In article <13632@cup.portal.com> Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com writes: > > Can anyone provide information/sources on mapping systems (as in >street maps)? I have been told that there is a company called Optronics >who has developed a turnkey system for this purpose. The only other >information I have is that they might be a French company and that another >company called Intergraph distributes it. I am interested in finding out >configuration/prices/applications/learning curve/technical expertise >needed for this or similar systems. J. Petersen Try: ACDS Graphics Systems Inc. 75 International Boulevard Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6L9 (416)674-7832 They have generic mapping systems and some vertically oriented (e.g. public utility) type systems. They do sell turnkey systems but I believe their systems can be customized by the user to a large extent. -- Regards.....George Hart, Computer X Canada Ltd. UUCP: {utzoo,uunet}!mnetor!george BELL: (416)475-8980