This document provides an overview and agenda for a webinar about the new features of MapInfo Pro v2023. The webinar will include introductions, a demonstration of the new 3D visualization capabilities, an open forum for questions, and an overview of knowledge resources for MapInfo Pro. Attendees will learn about enhanced data analytics, usability upgrades, integration with Spectrum Spatial, and support for 16 languages in the new version.
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3. Agenda
• Introduction
• What’s new in MapInfo Pro v2023
• 3D visualisation demo
• Open Forum
• Knowledge resource overview
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4. MapInfo Pro v2023
PRESENTER
Jennifer Kokkinos
Director, Product Management
PRESENTER
Esther Kasinathan
Senior Sales Engineer
PRESENTER
Bob Fortin
Senior Technology Architect –
Distinguished Engineer
6. MapInfo Pro v2023
• Easily take advantage of a
three-dimensional view of
risks and opportunities
• Display data in 2D and 3D
simultaneously to reveal
patterns and relationships
not seen in traditional
representations
• Seamlessly connect to
enterprise-level spatial
analytics
Cutting-edge 3D visualisation, enhanced data
collaboration, and streamlined processes
• Faster time to meaningful
insights with enhanced
data analytics toolkit
• Benefit from user-requested
usability upgrades and
community tools with
MapInfo Marketplace
The next dimension
in spatial analytics
Learn more about
MapInfo Pro v2023
8. Visualise vector and raster data inside
MapInfo Pro using OpenGL rendering
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Advanced 3D Window in MapInfo Pro
• Delivered via an add-in like MapInfo Pro Raster
• Windows can be saved to workspaces
• See 2D and 3D representations simultaneously
Terrain use case
• Raster Terrain 3D model sourced from any supported
format
• Drape Surface (Imagery or Tiles) over a 3D model
• Add Vector tables onto a 3D window
Access your local tables or data from cloud and tile servers
• Extrude vector tables – get elevation from attributes or
nodes
• Styling pulled from layers e.g. colours,
translucency, thematic, and symbols
• Assign 3D Shapes to your point data
Z and M values on nodes in MapInfo tables
• Set these values using MapBasic and MapBasic tools
Stay tuned to see the live demonstration!
9. Power decision-making with a 3D view
Find an optimal location and
height for a mobile phone tower
based on the line of sight, terrain,
vegetation, and any potential
obstruction affecting signal
strength.
Network planning
Identify areas with the highest
risk of damage and plan for
evacuation or shelter with 3D
models of terrain, buildings, and
infrastructure.
Disaster management
Assess environmental impact,
locate potential mining sites,
and make more informed
decisions about land use.
Natural resources
management
Design and develop cities more
effectively by analysing spatial
data, zoning, infrastructure, and
architectural aspects in a
detailed 3D environment.
Urban planning
11. Seamlessly connect to
enterprise-level spatial
analytics
Maximise data collaboration and sharing by
connecting to Spectrum Spatial - our
enterprise location intelligence solution
• MapInfo Feature Service OGR driver
• Ability to open, view, and edit named vector tables using the
feature service
• Ability to upload MapInfo tables using export and the
feature service/upload service
• Token-based authentication (OGC Services,
Feature Service, Map Uploader)
• Access additional online resources via the new
OGR Web Connection
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13. User-requested
usability enhancements
• Show that tables are read-only in the Table List
• Ability to turn visibility on/off for the cosmetic layer
• Allow setting Grid Layer label expression
• Add a menu item to the Browser context menu for
Find Selection
• New/updated tools in the MapInfo Marketplace
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14. 5
MapInfo Marketplace updates
• DrawTools with support for updating M & Z values on
objects
• Dynamic Demographic Analyzer for analyzing Precisely
mobility data
• Multi Search Tool for querying, filtering, and searching
your tables
• SiteMapper for batch printing hundreds of files
• SLOPEz for analysing tables with Z levels
• What3Words allows you to locate a spot using 3 words
• WindowHelper with Quick Thematic capabilities via
Layer List
15. MapInfo Pro v2023 will be
available in 16 languages!
• English
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Danish
• Finnish
• Swedish
• Dutch
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• Italian
• Simplified Chinese
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Polish
• Czech
• Hebrew
• Turkish
16. • The Precisely Ideas
Portal is where you can
give feedback and
suggestions on our
products.
• Other users can vote on
the ideas in the portal to
raise their profile.
• Product managers will
consult the ideas portal
when planning for a
release.
We value your feedback
20. • MapInfo Pro has several
ways to stay updated on
what’s happening with
the software and in the
community.
• MapInfo News provides
updates on activities and
new releases.
• Getting started resources
for folks who are new to
MapInfo Pro.
• Links to help, tech
support, the knowledge
communities, and more.
MapInfo Pro
21. • The MapInfo Pro
Knowledge Community is
the best place to go to
learn, ask questions, get the
latest product updates, and
stay inspired for your next
project.
• This community is open to
anyone – join today!
MapInfo Pro Knowledge Community
22. • MapInfo Pro has its own
playlist on the Precisely
YouTube channel.
• Videos on the YouTube
channel cover some best
approaches to doing
things in MapInfo Pro.
• You’ll also find overviews
of certain tools in MapInfo
Pro and how to use them.
• The MapInfo Pro
YouTube playlist can be
accessed at this link.
MapInfo Pro on YouTube
23. • Peter Møller’s
#MapInfoMonday
posts come out every
Monday and contain
lots of valuable
information for your
next project.
• Follow the
#MapInfoMonthly
newsletter to stay
informed about all
things MapInfo Pro!
#MapInfoMonday and #MapInfoMonthly
24. • Follow Precisely’s
LinkedIn page to be
the first one to see new
social media posts.
• The MapInfo Pro
journal group is a
group on LinkedIn
where people can get
updates on the
product as well as tips
on how to utilise
MapInfo Pro.
Follow Precisely on LinkedIn