GIS for Tablet PC

There are occasions when a user requires access to a more functionally rich solution for field-based data capture and mobile mapping than is provide by a Pocket PC. Cadcorp provides a real alternative, which is to use Cadcorp SIS standalone solutions on a Tablet PC. Cadcorp standalone and desktop software can be used on a Tablet PC with integrated or add-on GPS. This is often the optimal solution for asset and facilities management applications where there is a requirement to have at one’s disposal more sophisticated data capture and editing functionality, and larger graphic screen than can be provided by Pocket PC software and devices. The ability to combine digital imaging and advanced GIS functionality in the field often provides a compelling reason for using Cadcorp SIS on a Tablet PC.  

Cadcorp SIS has built-in support for GPS devices includes: connecting to a GPS; construction of graphic data based on GPS positions; insertion of the GPS position into any command that is waiting for a position; control of the GPS device using the GPSView Workspace Window tab with GPS 'skyplot'; and saving and replaying logs of GPS NMEA strings.

Cadcorp SIS also supports the EXchangeable Image Format (Exif) for GPS geo-referenced digital camera images. When EXIF images are added to the Map Window, a layer file of icons is created indicating the locations of the image files. The icons are hyper-linked to the image files for immediate access from within the interface.