MapTools Basic is collection of over 75 tools to automate the tasks most common to map preparation, cleanup and maintenance. Operating as a natural extension to AutoCAD or BricsCAD, MapTools can help mapmakers deliver higher quality, topologically correct maps in much less time. It has been developed over a period of more than 25 years in response to real world customer input.
MapTools Basic is included in our Automated Mapping Toolkit – MapTools Pro and our Automated 3D Corridor Mapping Toolkit – CoriMap.
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Automation Ready – Many of these tools can operate as a part of more complex automation operations (Local and Batch) using MapTools Commander.
MapTools is easy to use
MapTools functions are organized into a single cascading pulldown menu that can easily be integrated into your own menu.
MapTools Basic includes:
Block Tools
Edit Tools
EED Tools
Layer Tools
Linework Tools
Poly Tools
Text Tools
Most MapTools functions can be activated with 2 or 3 keystrokes or a single menu pick.
The DEMO submenu includes 28 fully automated demonstrations that explain what the purpose of the tool is and how to apply it in everyday tasks.
Our set of Common Tools is included with every TCI Software product. These include 7 EED tools, 8 Layer Management tools and a configurable logging system.
MapTools Basic includes:
- A Linework Annotation Tool (HL to MTBasic1)
- 18 Mapping related Editing Tools (HL to MTBasic2)
- Automated 3D Linework Clipping (HL to MTBasic4)
- Automated Linework Cleaning (HL to MTBasic3)
- Automated Linework Joining with Line Following (HL to MTBasic5)
- 16 Semi-automated PolyTools functions
- A New NURBS based Polyline Splinefitting Tool (HL to MTBasic7)
- Polyline Restructuring / Point Set Builder (HL to MTBasic10)
- Automated Linework Scalloping (HL to MTBasic6)
- Automated Linework Labeling / Symbolizing (HL to MTBasic6)
- Automated Text Orientation (HL to MTBasic11)