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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 14:10:00 -0600
From: Angela Lee <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: Windows NT & atlases <fwd>
Sender: Angela Lee <[log in to unmask]>
Hello Maureen, Michael, and everyone,
It is not necessary to purchase the ESRI version of the DCW if you have
ArcView or ArcInfo. Both ArcView and ArcInfo now can read the VPF (Vector
Product Format) version of the newer VMap-0 published by NIMA.
When using ArcView version 3.0 or newer, you can use the VPF Viewer
Extension to access the VMap data directly from the CD-ROMs. When using
ArcInfo, there is a utility to convert from the VPF format to ArcInfo
coverage format.
Several years ago ESRI converted the original DCW to ArcInfo format, which
is the product to which Michael refers. However, the VMap-0 product is more
recent (I don't remember what all the changes are...) and less expensive, so
if you already own it, by all means, use VMap-0 rather than purchase
something additional.
Angela Lee
ESRI Schools and Libraries Program
1305 Corporate Center Dr, Suite 250
St Paul, MN 55121-1204
651-994-0823 x.8329 voice
651-454-0705 fax
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From: Johnnie Sutherland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 2:00 PM
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Subject: Re: Windows NT & atlases <fwd>
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:31:59 +0100
From: Michal Okonek <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Windows NT & atlases
Sender: Michal Okonek <[log in to unmask]>
Hi again Maureen,
I forgot to add the most importatnt electronic map of the world (in my
oppinion) to my list:
NIMA (National Imagery and Mapping Agency) VMap0 (Vector Map Level 0), which
is a digitized version of the ONC - Operational Navigation Chart at
1:1,000,000. It comes on 4 CDROMs and can be obtained from your local USGS
map dealer for $100 or something.
It also runs under WinNT, however you'll need additional software in order
to visualize the map content. It's called NIMAMUSE (National Imagery and
Mapping Agency Mapping, Charting & Geodesy Software Environment) and can be
downloaded from the NIMA's web site (www.nima.mil) at no cost.
If you're using ArcInfo or ArcView in your library there's also a version of
VMAP0 designed specifically to meet the needs of ArcInfo users. It's called
DCW (Digital Chart of the World) and is available from ESRI for $300 or so.
Thanks,
Michael Okonek
At 15:45 99-11-22 -0500, you wrote:
>Thank you for your speedy reply. Your list was really impressive and
>will be very helpful. I will pursue some of these titles.
>We already had Global Explorer (an older version) and earlier versions
>of DeLorme Street Atlas & Software Toolworks atlases. (We are having
>problems with version 6 of the Software Toolworks since the company was
>taken over by Mindscape.)
>Again thanks for all your help.
>Maureen
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