[comp.sys.mac.misc] Geographic Info Systems: HyperCard, SuperCard, FileVision, etc??

thom@dewey.soe.berkeley.edu (Thom Gillespie) (12/27/90)

Hello,

	Can anyone offer and suggestions on using HyperCard, SuperCard, or
	 FileVision for doing a quick prototype of a geographic information system.
	 The major problem with this system is that is has to be usable by almost
	 novices and may be set up in public. Probably the base map info will come
	 from either existing CD-ROMs or CDs designed for this project. 

	 I'm torn between  FileVision and either HyperCard or SuperCard. I need the
	 draw capabilities of FileVision and the ability to move layers back and
	 forward but I'd like to have HyperTalk or SuperTalk to extend the FileVision
	 interface with some 'rules'. It's been suggested that some people use Tempo
	 to create macros for FileVision.

	 Any suggestions much appreciated.

	 --Thom Gillespie