Global Mapper is an affordable and easy-to-use GIS application that offers access to an unparalleled variety of spatial datasets and provides just the right level of functionality to satisfy both experienced GIS professionals and beginning users.

Global Mapper Overview
Equally well suited as a standalone spatial data management tool and as an integral component of an enterprise-wide GIS, Global Mapper is a must-have for anyone who works with maps or spatial data.

- Low-cost and easy-to-use GIS
- Supports over 250 spatial data formats
- Optional LiDAR Module for powerful point cloud processing
- Advanced projection management using GeoCalc library*

Terrain Analysis and 3D Data Processing
With a particular emphasis on terrain and 3D data processing, Global Mapper's out-of-the-box analysis functions include view shed and line-of site modeling, watershed delineation, volume measurement and cut and fill optimization, raster calculation, customized gridding and terrain creation, contour generation, and much more.

Complementing these powerful analysis tools is a complete suite of raster and vector data creation and editing functions offering everything from simple and intuitive drawing to image rectification and vectorization.

Recent Developments in Global Mapper
For almost twenty years, Global Mapper's development has depended on direct interaction with users and many of the major functional enhancements can be clearly traced to individual requests.

Version 19.1 - New Querying Tool and Profile Line Exporting
The major functional enhancements introduced with the release of version 19.1 include a completely redesigned attribute querying tool offering multivariate attribute search options with advanced user-defined functions and expressions.; a new option to save and export 3D lines from the Path Profile tool; support for drag-and-drop docking of most floating windows including the Map Layout Editor, Coordinate Convertor, and 2D Map Views; an enhanced 3D Viewer, allowing the user more precise control over the process of zooming and panning; and consolidation of the advanced attribute management tools, such as Attribute Joining and Calculation, into the Attribute Editor Window.

Version 19.0 - Attribute Editor and Dynamic Hillshading
The most significant developments in version 19 include a powerful new attribute querying and editing tool. Replacing the former search function, the Attribute Editor is a spreadsheet-like display that allows real-time editing of feature attributes in a dockable window. Terrain visualization has been enhanced with an interactive tool for dynamically positioning the hillshading light source using real-time click and drag control. When displaying the 3D View, an option has been added to limit the geographic extent of terrain data displayed based on the visible extent of the 2D map, which significantly improves the rendering speed.

Additional improvements in the version 19 release include an expanded list of built-in online data sources, which now includes streaming services form individual U.S. states and Canadian provinces (when available). The process of docking windows has been streamlined with drag and drop positioning for all dockable windows, including the 3D Viewer, Path Profile and Attribute Editor. Raster calculation now offers several new built-in functions including Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) and Advanced Vegetation Index (AVI).

A Low-Cost GIS Alternative
By providing a complete GIS data management and analysis application, right out-of-the-box, Global Mapper simplifies the deployment of spatial technology in your company or organization. There's no need to juggle extensions or costly add-ons to gain access to the functionality that you need. Global Mappers aggressive development and release cycle ensures that the product grows with you as your needs and requirements change. Now you can unblock the GIS dataflow logjam by providing a workable GIS software tool for everyone who needs access to this critical data.

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