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MapObjects 2.2 is an ActiveX control (OCX) with more than 45 programmable ActiveX Automation objects that can be plugged into many standard Windows development environments such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi, and Powerbuilder. MapObjects software is a powerful collection of embeddable mapping and GIS components. Developers can use MapObjects to create applications that include dynamic live maps and GIS capabilities.

MapObjects provides the tools you need to create specialized solutions for your desktop mapping and GIS needs. With MapObjects you can

• Add mapping components to enhance existing applications.
• Build lightweight data viewing applications.
• Create customized mapping and GIS programs that fulfill specific tasks and requirements.
• Develop simple query-based applications that easily enable access to data generated by sophisticated GIS
• solutions.

  

  MapObjects Availability

  University of Virginia faculty and staff who wish to install MapObjects on their own Windows machine may obtain the CD from Research Computing Support Center. MapObjects can be installed on a U.Va-owned or personal computer, but it may only be used for U.Va. related work while here at the University.

  System Requirements

  MapObjects has the following hardware and software requirements:

  • PC with Pentium class processor (Pentium 90 or higher recommended)
  • 32 MB Ram (48 MB Ram or more recommended)
  • VGA or higher resolution monitor (Graphics card required)
  • Hard Disk Space approx. 200Mb with full install including the following:
    • MapObjects2 Folder - 102 Mb
    • System - 15Mb
    • Common Files - 67Mb
    • MS_Shared - 3Mb
  • Microsoft Windows 98 or later operating system or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3) or later operating system.

  Installation

  The Word file on the CD, ReadMeMO22.DOC, provides instructions for installing MapObjects. If system requirements are met, then you will double-click on Mo22Setup.EXE and follow the directions given by the dialogs.

  Other Resources

  For more information from ESRI on MapObjects visit:

  • http://www.esri.com/software/mapobjects/overview.html
  • http://www.esri.com/software/mapobjects/