Pitney Bowes Software Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of Bowes MapInfo Pro 17.0.3. New version with a few new enhancements as well as some bug fixes.

MapInfo Pro 17.0.3 Release Notes - June 10, 2019 :

MapInfo Pro Python Add-in
Leverage the power of Python scripts to develop add-ins and extensions within MapInfo Pro. Take advantage of the Python language and it sexisting libraries/modules when writing MapInfo Pro add-ins. We have provided Python developers and data analysts an easier way to work with MapInfo data by providing access to MapInfo Pro table data.
MapInfo Market place Preview
Easier search for apps with rich descriptions and simple updates. The MapInfo Marketplace is an online repository embedded in to MapInfo Pro. This repository offers you a wide variety of downloads including sample data sets, custom symbols, and Layout Templates to help you increase your productivity and complete your work faster using the tools and data shared by the MapInfo Pro community.
Command Editor Tool Update
The Command Editor Tool now has a new name and a host of new and updated features.
Customizable shortcuts
Faster mapping with user-customized single key shortcuts.You can now customize single key shortcuts for mapper window by making/modifying entries in the MapInfo Pro. MNU file under ArrayOfMapInfoProKeyShortcut tag.
Geocode Tool Enhancements
Updated Create Points option and Premium Geocoding pricing.
Backup User Modified Settings File
The first time you start MapInfo Pro after an upgrade, any user-specific settings files that have been modified are backed up.
Drivetime Regions Tool Update
Premium Drivetime pricing has been revised and now costs three credits per query.
Coordinate Systems and Projections
New Polar Stereographic entries added for use in the Universal Polar Stereographic Projection category along with new EPSG codes to bounded and unbounded Estonian Coordinate systems.
MapInfo MapCAD Update
New version v1703(18) of MapCAD.
License Server Utility Update
New version 5.1 of the License Server Utility.
Resolution of over 24 customer issues



About Pitney Bowes MapInfo v17. Every spatial problem is addressable. With user-inspired, game-changing enhancements, MapInfo Pro v17 brings new agility to your mapping and spatial analysis. Step up to powerful location analytics and visualization which is underpinned by a dedication to ease of use. MapInfo Pro v17 represents another milestone along the path towards being a fully integrated platform with access to Cloud-based APIs and web services along with online user experience improvements coming to the fore in this release.

New Welcome Screen
On startup, MapInfo Pro 17 now displays a welcome screen with lots of useful information. To the fore is the LI360 Community, which is your one-stop shop for all things MapInfo, including forums, Q&A, documentation, tips and tricks, videos and downloads.
Drive-times and Geocoding
MapInfo Pro v17 now includes the ability to create drive-time zones and carry out geocoding without the need to install any third party software or any steep upfront charges. Geocoding coverage is typically to building level across almost 200 countries. While drive-times can be easily calculated from new or existing map objects.
New Controls & Mini Toolbars
Based on extensive user feedback many of the ribbons and tools have been further enhanced in this latest release. New Mini Toolbars have been added to the interface, accessible via a right click. They are fully customisable, as are the ribbons and commands across the entire application. Many tools themselves have had new functionality added, such as the scale bar which can now use a multitude of units and can be extensively customised.
Layout Templates
Templates for Layouts have long been available for MapInfo Pro, but user feedback suggested that this functionality was unknown or underused. To address this v17 now offers a selection of templates when a new layout is created, with previews of how these will look. Further enhancements to Layouts include multiple-level undo and the addition of Layout Smart Text. Smart Text allows for the addition of dynamic text such as the current date, page numbers, and other user editable aliases to the layout page.

This teaser demo shows how new layout improvements and templates let you publish faster and see more in MapInfo Pro v17.

About Pitney Bowes Software Inc. Pitney Bowes is a global technology company offering innovative products and solutions that enable commerce in the areas of customer information management, location intelligence, customer engagement, shipping and mailing, and global ecommerce. More than 1.5 million clients in approximately 100 countries around the world rely on products, solutions and services from Pitney Bowes.

Product: Pitney Bowes MapInfo
Version: Pro 17.0.3 Build 19
Supported Architectures: x64
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Language: Multilanguage
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Supported Operating Systems: *
Size: 2.3 Gb


This product is tested on the following Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems:
-Windows10 64-bit
- Windows8.1 64-bit
- Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
- Windows2016 Server 64-bit
- Windows2012 Server R2 64-bit SP1
- Windows2012 Server R2 64-bit with XenApp 7.5
- Windows2008 Server R2 64-bit SP1
- Windows2008 Server R2 64-bit SP1 with XenApp 6.0
Data compatibility:
Common PC files:
- Microsoft Excel
- Access
- DBF
- CSV and delimited ASCII text files
Relational and spatial databases:
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostGIS
- SQLite
- ODBC compliant databases
- OGC GeoPackage
Spatial data:
AutoCAD DXF/DWG
- SHP
- DGN
- GML
- KML
- And more
Maps and imagery:
- WMTS
- WMS
- WFS
- Aerial images
- Satellite images
- Scanned paper maps
- Microsoft Bing maps