SoftMap Newsletter
August 2007 Vol.7-7 

New and updated maps for TopoWeb Québec subscribers!

Using a TopoWeb subscription with SoftMap 5 gives several advantages. One of these advantages, compared to CD-ROM and DVD-ROM products, is the possibility to get maps update. Since the publication of the TopoWeb Québec product, nearly 250 maps have been added or updated. The list of these maps is available here. About 60 of those have been updated this year.

The TopoWeb Québec map update can be done in two steps: Update of the maps and update of the metadatas. Click here to get instructions.

Use of the metadatas

Metadatas are the informations relative to a map. For example, the name, the scale, the year of validity etc. Maps in SoftMap have been cropped to allow seamless navigation. You can add graphical elements, measure distance, print etc. on adjacent maps like if it was a unique map. But the metadatas that were printed around the map sheet are gone. That’s why you need the Metadata tool to consult them.

Additional informations

You still have some questions? Visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page at:
http://www.softmaptech.com/en/pages/faq_en.html.

For detailed explanation of all SoftMap 5 options, see the guide available in the SoftMap 5 group of the Windows Start menu.