This paper describes the Cartographics Production System (CPS), that has been developed by T-Kartor Sweden AB, using ArcInfo and ArcView. CPS is a system developed for map production with a database driven approach to cartography. In CPS data is stored and managed in a Master database. Data can be selected and extracted from the Master database in order to create one or several Product databases. Cartographic enhancement will be made in the Product database. We have used ArcStorm to maintain the Master database and can keep track of features that are added or deleted from the database. T-Kartor has focused on creation of a production system with user control, workflow control and quality control to force the user to work in the right order and do some quality control. The CPS production line starts with database design and building up a database and ends with files, ready for the creation of pre-press films. CPS provide tools for cartographic enhancements. Almost all editing functions for all ArcInfo feature classes are integrated in CPS. ArcExpress is used for higher speed on drawings, but is optional. We are planning to make this paper as a case study of one of T-Kartor's own map production projects.
Perhaps the greatest benefit of a Geographic Information System is its ability to communicate information. In many instances a single printed copy or an on-screen presentation is all that is required. In other cases a published map that is printed in large quantities from a four color press is necessary. Until recently, only a few large commercial mapping firms employed ArcInfo in their map production. The recent publication of the Official Vermont State Map and a color shaded relief map of the "Path of Progress" in southwestern Pennsylvania are two examples of map products produced entirely in ArcInfo. This paper will outline and define the steps necessary to prepare a map in ArcInfo for color printing. In addition the procedures and processes required by imagesetters and printers will be clarified. Issues of incorporation of raster data, symbol generation, shade definition and fonts will be covered. No longer is it necessary for users to seek out film generating companies with large expensive equipment. New desktop solutions in the printing industry are significantly reducing costs and with a proper understanding of the steps required, every ArcInfo user can produce beautiful 4 color output.
Have you ever wished there were an easy way to quickly construct maps using all the robustness of ARCPLOT functionality, AML programming, and map composition tools, all from an easy-to-use graphical user interface? A way to let you design your maps in layers, while also allowing interactive drawing like a CAD program? How about an easy way of including inset maps? Knight Piesold has written an application called CAD4ARC which serves all of these needs. This paper describes the operation of CAD4ARC, including how the user starts a new map; adds, deletes, rearranges, and edits layers; adds cartographic primitives and text interactively; zooms in to view details during the map design process; and produces hardcopy plots. The paper discusses how CAD4ARC handles global settings such as page size, map scale, and map limits; how it keeps track of changes to the map; and how the entire map structure can be copied to another map for use as a template. The paper presents a walk-through of the design and production of a map set, using each step to explain the workings of CAD4ARC.
The National bureau of Surveying and Mapping (NBSM) of the People's Republic of China and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) of the United States of America have worked together on joint geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and production management studies and projects. the production of terrain relief maps of China was completed under the joint GIS research efforts of the NBSM and the USGS. The NBSM completed the relief maps of China at scales of 1:2,500,000 and 1:4,000,000 using techniques developed and tested with the USGS. Black-and-white and color terrain relief maps were produced using NBSM 1:1,000,000-scale digital elevation models and other topographic data, a C language program, and ArcInfo's GRID and TIN modules. The maps can be used for geomorphic, geologic, and geographic analysis and in combination with other thematic data. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.