Blue Marble Geographics® is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Global Mapper Pro®. This new addition to the family of Global Mapper programs contains a suite of new professional tools accessible to GIS users at all levels.
Global Mapper and Global Mapper Pro are developed in tandem to cater to a wide range of GIS needs. While Global Mapper offers robust tools for general GIS processing of any data type, the Pro edition takes functionality to the next level. It expands capabilities significantly to accommodate advanced tasks such as drone data processing, point cloud creation, and comprehensive analysis.
Global Mapper Pro incorporates all of the powerful point cloud processing tools previously available in the now-retired Global Mapper Lidar Module, but expands the functionality to include more terrain analysis and automated tools.
Workflow Optimization: The Pro edition boasts tools for workflow optimization, including new automated tools for extracting breaklines from terrain and vector features from raster data based on matching or similar values.
Scripting Expansion: Scripting expansion includes a new Script Editor dialog for building scripts and Python integration, allowing Python developers to access and use Global Mapper functions through Python scripts and environments.
Point Cloud Classification: In addition to the automatic point cloud classification tools, a new spectral partitioning tool segments a point cloud into distinct clusters based on a weighted analysis of point return characteristics. A segment identifier is then applied to each connected cluster, and selection by the applied segment identifiers allows for easy selection of individual features to streamline manual classification.
The Pro edition’s enhancements are designed to offer a more comprehensive suite of tools for professionals needing advanced GIS capabilities, making it a powerful upgrade from the standard version.
The newly introduced wireless data transfer tool enhances the synergy between desktop GIS software and its mobile app by simplifying the process of sharing geospatial data. This tool provides a unified solution for packaging valuable data and seamlessly transmitting it to mobile devices in the vicinity. The integration minimizes steps, ensuring that users can efficiently move data from their desktop environment to their mobile application without cumbersome processes. As a result, the workflow becomes more fluid, allowing fieldwork and data analysis to be more aligned and dynamic, significantly enhancing the overall user experience.
New Features in Version 23.1 of This GIS Software Suite
The latest update, version 23.1, introduces several exciting features for enhanced 3D data creation and visualization. Users can now generate a 3D mesh to represent a viewshed radius as a hemisphere, expanding design and analysis capabilities. Additionally, the software now supports the display of lines as simulated cylindrical pipes, providing a more realistic representation of infrastructure elements.
Advanced Spatial Tools
This version also brings enhancements to the Spatial Operations tool. It now includes additional spatial transforms within the user interface, making it a comprehensive tool for performing complex spatial analysis on vector features. This is particularly helpful for users who require advanced data manipulation and analysis in their projects.
Streamlined Mobile Integration
For those who rely on mobile devices to extend their workflows, version 23.1 simplifies the process of wireless data transfer between the desktop software and mobile applications. A new tool has been introduced for the seamless creation and wireless transfer of data packages, enabling easy sharing with nearby mobile devices. This feature enhances on-the-go data accessibility and collaboration, making it easier than ever to keep your projects synchronized across platforms.
Moreover, the automatic point cloud classification tools are enhanced with a new spectral partitioning tool. This tool segments a point cloud into distinct clusters based on a weighted analysis of point return characteristics. A segment identifier is then applied to each connected cluster, allowing for easy selection of individual features to streamline manual classification.
How the Spatial Operations Tool Enhances Complex Spatial Analysis
The Spatial Operations tool in the latest version is designed to streamline and elevate the process of complex spatial analysis for vector features. Here’s how it supports you:
Unified Functionality: Acting as an all-in-one tool, it brings together various spatial analysis capabilities, so you don’t need to switch between different applications or modules.
Advanced Analytical Techniques: The tool integrates sophisticated algorithms that enable users to perform intricate analysis tasks, such as overlay operations, buffering, and more, all in a single workspace.
Enhanced User Interface: With an intuitive design, the tool simplifies the setup and execution of complex tasks, making it accessible for both novice and experienced users.
Scalability and Flexibility: Whether dealing with small datasets or extensive spatial information, the tool scales to your needs, managing large data volumes efficiently without compromising performance.
Interoperability: Supports a wide variety of vector data formats, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with other GIS platforms, including popular systems like QGIS and ArcGIS.
By consolidating multiple analytical tools into a singular, robust feature, this Spatial Operations tool is set to be an invaluable asset for professionals seeking efficient and comprehensive spatial analysis solutions.
What Improvements Have Been Made to 3D Data Creation and Visualization in the Latest GIS Software Version?
The newest update to the GIS software significantly enhances 3D data creation and visualization capabilities. Key improvements include:
3D Mesh Generation: Users can now create a 3D mesh that represents the viewshed radius in the form of a hemisphere. This allows for more accurate and detailed terrain visualization.
Cylindrical Pipe Simulation: There’s now the ability to display lines as cylindrical pipe-like features. This feature is particularly useful for industries needing precise modeling of infrastructure like pipelines or utility lines.
These enhancements offer users more powerful tools for visualizing and analyzing 3D spatial data, making complex geographic data easier to understand and interact with.
“The release of Global Mapper Pro is something that has quietly been in the works for years,” stated Blue Marble President Patrick Cunningham. “As lidar has become more ubiquitous along with the need for a package focused on advanced users, the time to go Pro is here. All the great features of Global Mapper are still available in the base version at an affordable price, while the advanced tools we are known for now will have a home in Pro.”
Broadening the focus of the Global Mapper advanced tools from lidar processing to more general analysis and automation opens the door for greater improvements and development freedom in the program as it continues to evolve.
The Global Mapper Mobile app is designed to enhance fieldwork by extending the capabilities of the Global Mapper desktop software. It does this by allowing users to carry critical geographic data with them on mobile devices and perform GPS-enabled data collection directly in the field.
The integration between the desktop program and the mobile app is streamlined via a feature introduced in Global Mapper 23.1. This feature facilitates wireless data transfer, enabling users to effortlessly create data packages within the desktop software. These packages can then be transmitted wirelessly to a mobile device, ensuring that essential data is always at the user’s fingertips, even when away from the office.
This seamless interaction makes it easier to reference data and collect new information without the complexity of manual data handling, improving efficiency and accuracy in field operations.
As a leader in GIS and software development, Blue Marble Geographics® provides professional-grade tools to GIS users at every level. Founded in 1993, Blue Marble’s expertise spans the geospatial technology sector with particular focus on coordinate conversion and management, lidar and photogrammetric point cloud processing, and user-driven product development.
Blue Marble’s products include Geographic Calculator®, the industry standard for precise spatial data conversion and advanced coordinate system management; Global Mapper®, an all-in-one GIS application with a comprehensive array of data processing and analysis tools; and Global Mapper Pro®, a suite of advanced tools for optimizing workflow efficiency, and processing lidar and photogrammetric point clouds from drone-captured images. All of these desktop tools are also available as software developer toolkits and libraries.
The standard version of the software provides a versatile toolkit for general GIS data processing across various data types. Users can perform tasks such as data visualization, layer management, and spatial analysis. Additionally, it allows for map creation and advanced data editing, catering to both beginners and seasoned GIS professionals. With its intuitive interface, users can easily import, export, and manipulate GIS data, ensuring efficient handling of geospatial information without the need for specialized extensions.
For nearly three decades, Blue Marble’s products have been used and trusted by organizations around the globe — including government agencies, universities, and Fortune 500 companies. For more information visit: www.bluemarblegeo.com
