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SWriverstone

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Map descriptions?
« on: August 23, 2010, 10:42:09 AM »
Hi---just bought TopoFusion Pro and am loving it! One quick question: is there anywhere I can find a concise description of each of the different types of maps available?

I obviously understand "topo" and "aerial," but several of the map types are meaningless to me ("urban") and I don't understand the difference in the various degree scales of some of the maps.

I guess I could just start Googling all these map types and do the research...but figured I'd check to see, Scott, if you had a concise description somewhere?

Aside from descriptions, it would also be nice to have a bit of useful info such as "This type of map is really good if you want to...whereas this other type of map is best for..."

Thanks,
Scott

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Re: Map descriptions?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 10:48:20 AM »
Hi,

First, thanks for supporting TF!

This has some pretty good info on the different tilesets:

http://www.topofusion.com/features.php#imagery

I like your idea about describing what maps are good for different purposes.  Might make a good little tutorial.  I'll add it to the 'todo' list.
Scott Morris - founder and co-author of TopoFusion
email: smorris@topofusion.com

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Re: Map descriptions?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 10:53:22 AM »
Thanks Scott! That's helpful, and I can learn more by following those links.

Scott