Good Digital Atlas, any suggestions ?

Drebbel · 01-20-06, 03:34 AM

I am currently using the Microsoft Encarta 2001 Atlas and think that after 5 years it is time to update.

I noticed that Encarta dies not sell just the atlas anymore, it is now part of a whole ancyclopedia. Do you huys and gils still recommend it or are there better atlases around ?

Fish · 01-20-06, 05:28 AM

Drebbel, I use Vector Clobe for map making in DW, Bill gave me the tip.
I like it very much.
http://www.cartografx.com/

Bill Nichols · 01-20-06, 10:00 AM

Vector Globe is now called "World Navigator SE". Whatever the name, it's a great program and inexpensive, too! ($29.95)

Drebbel · 01-20-06, 10:41 AM

The maps look great. How often are they updated ?

And can one zoom in/out step-less with the Standard Edition ? What is closest zoom that still looks decent ?

How good are the names of waterways (canals/lakes/streams/bays/coastal areas/islands) ?

Does is use the real names of places, or the incorrect translated English names ?

Maybe one of you could get me a detailed pic of Holland, including the islands. So I can jusdge for myself.

Fish · 01-20-06, 11:47 AM

This is the standard version. Zooming go's in steps though, and no canal names in the standard version..

Bill Nichols · 01-20-06, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

This is the standard version. Zooming go's in steps though, and no canal names in the standard version..

Actually, you can set the camera's 'altitude' to any value, so I 'think' the zooming is continuous. :hmm:

Skybird · 01-20-06, 02:35 PM

I noticed that the screenshots on the publisher's homepage actually show North America only. Is the rest of the world covered at the same level of detail? I'm looking for such a map software myself, but I am still undecided

Bill Nichols · 01-20-06, 02:45 PM

Yeah, covers the whole world. I've used it for nearly every scenario I've built for the past few years.

Skybird · 01-20-06, 02:57 PM

Looks better than the old Encarta I have myself (97). I probably follow your recommendation then. Thanks!

Drebbel · 01-20-06, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

This is the standard version. Zooming go's in steps though, and no canal names in the standard version..

Dang, lakes and canals have no names. That makes the maps kind of totally useless for me :-(

Anyone knows which version does have that ?

Drebbel · 01-21-06, 09:08 AM

I have emailed Cartografz and asked them which version supports waterways/lakes/canals/etc, hopefully they will reply soon.

Col7777 · 01-21-06, 10:18 AM

I posted this a while ago is it of any use to you?

http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47305

Drebbel · 01-21-06, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col7777

I posted this a while ago is it of any use to you?

http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47305

Thanks but that doesn't even work on my system :-( Probably protected to work with Windows and IE only.

01-20-06, 03:34 AM	#1
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Good Digital Atlas, any suggestions ? I am currently using the Microsoft Encarta 2001 Atlas and think that after 5 years it is time to update. I noticed that Encarta dies not sell just the atlas anymore, it is now part of a whole ancyclopedia. Do you huys and gils still recommend it or are there better atlases around ?

01-20-06, 10:00 AM	#3
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Vector Globe is now called "World Navigator SE". Whatever the name, it's a great program and inexpensive, too! ($29.95) __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-20-06, 02:35 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I noticed that the screenshots on the publisher's homepage actually show North America only. Is the rest of the world covered at the same level of detail? I'm looking for such a map software myself, but I am still undecided __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-20-06, 02:45 PM	#8
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	Yeah, covers the whole world. I've used it for nearly every scenario I've built for the past few years. __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

01-20-06, 02:57 PM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Looks better than the old Encarta I have myself (97). I probably follow your recommendation then. Thanks! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-20-06, 05:28 AM	#2
Fish Eternal Patrol Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,923 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Drebbel, I use Vector Clobe for map making in DW, Bill gave me the tip. I like it very much. http://www.cartografx.com/

01-20-06, 10:41 AM	#4
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The maps look great. How often are they updated ? And can one zoom in/out step-less with the Standard Edition ? What is closest zoom that still looks decent ? How good are the names of waterways (canals/lakes/streams/bays/coastal areas/islands) ? Does is use the real names of places, or the incorrect translated English names ? Maybe one of you could get me a detailed pic of Holland, including the islands. So I can jusdge for myself.

01-20-06, 11:47 AM	#5
Fish Eternal Patrol Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,923 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is the standard version. Zooming go's in steps though, and no canal names in the standard version..

01-21-06, 09:08 AM	#11
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I have emailed Cartografz and asked them which version supports waterways/lakes/canals/etc, hopefully they will reply soon.

01-21-06, 10:18 AM	#12
Col7777 Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 944 Downloads: 260 Uploads: 0	I posted this a while ago is it of any use to you? http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=47305 __________________ Silent and Violent