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WinKarst version 12.0

Автор: Victor Komarov
Дата: 6 Oct 2004

Добрый день.

Пришло сообщение о выходе новой версии одной из самых мощных и популирных программ для комплексного документирования и представления данных о карстовых районах WinKarst.
http://www.resurgentsoftware.com/winkarst.html

Насколько я понимаю, одной из главных идей развития этой программы является стремление к объединению картографической информации разных форматов под "одной крышей" для совместного анализа её спелеологами.

Как видно из описания основные усовершенствования программы:

1. Возможность автоматического совмещения съёмок пещер с космо и аэрофото снимками поверхности достаточно широко представленными в Сети в виде GeoTiff файлов. А также совместной работы с ними.

2. Улучшение работы с DAT и MAK файлами программы Compass.
http://fountainware.com/compass

Поделитесь, пожалуйста, своим практическим опытом работы с этой программой здесь в CML, в SpeleoInfo или лично.

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Всего доброго,
--
Виктор Комаров < >

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From: "Garry Petrie"
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 9:20 AM
Subject: [CaveDiggers] WinKarst version 12.0

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**** WINKARST VERSION 12.0 ****

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WinKarst 12.0 is available now. The two most important
improvements are support for GeoTiff files and improved
handling of Compass DAT and MAK files. WinKarst is by far the
most useful software for cave survey and mapping.

WinKarst is "shareware" with a 30-day trial period. WinKarst
runs on Windows '95 through XP operating systems. It is
recommended the Pentium class computer have at 256MB of RAM and
a display resolution of at least 800x600 and set to display
24 or 32 bit color.

 A fee of $25 registers a license, previous and subsequent
registered users can upgrade for. The update includes an
updated help file and online pdf manual suitable for printing.
View the general description at
http://www.resurgentsoftware.com/winkarst.html
and download at
http://www.resurgentsoftware.com/software/download.htm
and email to


 The major enhancements in Version 11.0 are

o GeoTiff

  - Read TIF images that contain geographic information.

  - Automatically place cave survey with GeoTiff map image.

  - Remove collars and place adjacent maps into composite.

  - Display GeoTiff map in Locator window.

  - Combine SDTS/DEM data with GeoTiff for shaded relief maps.

  - Write images of survey and sketches as GeoTiff files.

 
o Improved Compass support

  - Extract UTM coordinates from PLT files as control points.

  - Read and write Compass project files (MAK).

 
o Miscellaneous improvements

  - Sketches can either be PNG or TIF image types.

  - Better detection of when data is modified, not over sensitive.

  - Compass points to true north, not UTM north.

  - Prevent mixing cave survey file types.

For previous users of WinKarst, the user can install version 11.0
directly over an earlier version and it should assume your
existing registration code. However, as a precaution, please write
down your registration code by running the older version
first and accessing the Registration dialog from the Help
pull down menu. Then install the new version.

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Detailed descriptions

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o GeoTiff

  - GeoTiff images are TIF images geographic information
embedded in tags that specify the parameters that make
the image a map. GeoTiff images are widely available and
typically are USGS topographical maps or aerial photos.

  - Once the GeoTiff image is read into memory, WinKarst can
accurately place the cave survey within the image with
the click of a single tool bar button. The view of the
survey can be zoomed and panned and the correct placement
is always maintained.

  - WinKarst can optionally remove the white collar of USGS
topographical maps, enabling several maps to be placed
together in a composite view.

  - The entire GeoTiff image can be placed in the child
 Locator window, with the entrances of the caves marked.
The Locator window allows the user to select smaller areas
 to view from a larger region, such as a 7.5 minute topo.

  - The GeoTiff image, topographical map or aerial photo, can
be combined with SDTS/DEM data to create shaded relief maps.
The resultant images can be exported.

  - The view in the main window of the cave survey on a GeoTiff
image can be exported as a new GeoTiff image. This allows
the user to create smaller scale images or create images
for import into other GIS applications such as ArcView.

 o Improved Compass support

  - Previously, WinKarst could only read Compass DAT and PLT
files. When reading PLT files, if the file contained
separate caves, WinKarst would only show the first cave.
WinKarst can now process all parts of PLT files and
extract control points as UTM coordinates.

  - WinKarst can now read and write Compass MAK files. This
includes link or control points and UTM zone number. Note
that WinKarst treats included surveys differently than
DAT files within a MAK file. Compass assumes stations
with the same name within different DAT files are the
same station, whether or not they are in a different
cave or not. Stations in different caves can have the
same names in WinKarst.

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