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Global Mapper 13
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Better Maps with Global Mapper
Global Mapper is more than
just a utility; it has built in functionality for distance and area
calculations, raster blending, feathering, spectral analysis and
contrast adjustment, elevation querying, line of sight calculations,
cut-and-fill volume calculations, as well as advanced capabilities
like image rectification, contour generation from surface data, view
shed analysis (including Fresnel) from surface data, and
triangulation and gridding of 3D point data. Repetitive tasks can be
accomplished using the built in scripting language or comprehensive
batch conversion functionality.
Experience the power of
professional mapping
easy to use viewer/editor capable of displaying the most popular
raster, elevation and vector datasets (now including GeoPDF®!)
convert, edit, mosaic, reproject, print, track GPS
utilize GIS functionality on your datasets
unsurpassed technical support with no extra support fees!
Global Mapper also includes the
ability to directly access multiple online sources of imagery,
topographic maps, and gridded terrain data. This includes access to
worldwide high resolution color imagery from DigitalGlobe
(watermarked access for free), detailed street maps from
OpenStreetMap.org, and access to the entire TerraServer-USA/MSRMaps.com
database of USGS satellite imagery and topographic maps
free-of-charge. Global Mapper also has the ability to easily access
WMS data sources, including built-in access to elevation data and
color imagery for the entire world, and to view elevation and vector
data in true 3D with any loaded data draped on top of it!
Global Mapper is a comprehensive software package which includes
much more functionality than listed here.
Overview
Global Mapper is more than just a utility; it has built in
functionality for distance and area calculations, raster blending,
feathering, spectral analysis and contrast adjustment, elevation
querying, line of sight calculations, cut-and-fill volume
calculations, as well as advanced capabilities like image
rectification, contour generation from surface data, view shed
analysis (including Fresnel) from surface data, watershed
delineation, terrain layer comparison (including differencing), and
triangulation and gridding of 3D point data. Repetitive tasks can be
accomplished using the built in scripting language or comprehensive
batch conversion functionality.
3D Path Profile
Have you ever received a dataset that does not match the projection
of your current project? Simply load the dataset into Global Mapper,
change the projection, and save the file to match your coordinate
system. If the dataset is larger than the area you are interested
in, export the data using the crop feature and change the projection
and format of the data at the same time.
Aerial
Your data files can be loaded as layers, for example a Digital
Elevation Model (DEM) can be loaded with a scanned topographical map
to create a 3D view of the map. A digital aerial image can be draped
on the surface together with vector contour mapping to create a
stunning and informative graphic. The results can be printed, or the
workspace can be exported to a high resolution raster image for use
in a presentation or report.
Global Mapper Features
Global Mapper supports viewing of dozens of the most common data
formats:
•GeoPDF®
•DLG (DLG-O & SDTS)
•DRG
•DOQ
•DEM
•DGN
•DTED
•DWG
•ESRI File Geodatabase (FGDB)
•DXF
•GPX
•SDTS DEM
•ECW
•MrSID (Imagery & Lidar)
•ESRI Shapefiles
•E00
•Vertical Mapper GRD
•GML
•JPEG2000
•CADRG/CIB
•GeoTIFF
•KML/KMZ
•Lidar LAS
•Arc Grid
•Tiger/Line
•SEGP1/UKOOA P-190
•SEG-Y
And many, many more! Click to find out more about the formats
supported by Global Mapper.
Provides direct access to DigitalGlobe high resolution color imagery
and OpenStreetMap.org detailed street maps for the entire world from
within the application!
Provides direct access to the complete TerraServer-USA/MSRMaps.com
satellite imagery and USGS DRG topographic map archive for the
entire US free-of-charge within the application!
Provides easy, direct access to WMS, OSM, and TMS data sources,
including built-in access to the complete 10-m and 30-m NED
databases, the 3-arc second world SRTM terrain database, 1.5-arc
second world ASTER GDEM terrain database, and color global Landsat
imagery free-of-charge within the application!
Supports true 3D viewing of loaded elevation and 3D vector data
including draping of any loaded imagery and vector data over the 3D
surface.
Crop, reproject, and merge/mosaic any combination of raster data and
elevation data, including DRGs. You can also crop data to an area
feature. Data will automatically mosaic into the correct location
relative to each other using positioning information associated with
the data.
GeoPDF® SUPPORT! You can import GeoPDF® files and export any
collection of loaded data to new Geo-enabled PDF files, making your
data accessible to any user without requiring them to have any
mapping knowledge.
DIGITIZING SUPPORT! You can digitize new vector (area, line, and
point) features by drawing them with the mouse. You can also edit
existing vector features. Newly created and editing features can be
saved to any of the supported export formats. In addition, shapes
like rectangles, circles, ellipses, arcs, buffers around existing
features, and concentric range rings can be easily created as well.
You can also input features via a series of distance/bearing/COGO
coordinates.
GPS SUPPORT! You can track a compatible GPS device connected to your
computer's serial port or USB port in real-time over any loaded
data. In addition, you can mark waypoints at the current GPS
location and record a tracklog of where your GPS device has been
while connected, all seamless with your loaded map data! With
supported devices (such as the RavTrack GPS Transponders from
RaveonTech) you can even track multiple GPS devices in order to
perform fleet management functions. You can also send any loaded
data to comaptible Garmin GPS devices (like Oregon and Colorado
devices), thus allowing you to easily view imagery and other data on
your handheld Garmin device.
PROJECTION/DATUM SUPPORT - Global Mapper supports accurate
conversions between a large list of projection systems and datums.
NAD27 and NAD83 HPGN/HARN datum conversions in the US use the NADCON
conversion method, and the NTv2 datum conversion method is used for
the NAD27 (Canada), AGD66, AGD84, and NZGD49 datums. Custom datum
conversions can be easily added in either 3-parameter or 7-parameter
form if a required datum transformation is not already supported.
EXPORT SUPPORT! You can export both vector, raster, and elevation
data to a variety of formats (see below). You can merge any
combination of data sets, regardless of source scale, type, and
projection. You can also breakup your data into a regularly spaced
grid on export if you'd like as well. Get more details about
formats!
•Vector Data (i.e. DLGs, Shapefiles, DXF, etc.)
◦Arc Ungenerate format
◦AutoCAD DXF format
◦CDF format
◦CSV format
◦Delft3D (LDB) format
◦DeLorme Text/Drawing format
◦DGN format
◦DWG format
◦ESRI Shapefile format
◦Garmin PCX5 TRK and WPT formats
◦GPX (GPS eXchange Format)
◦KML/KMZ (Google Earth) formats
◦InRoads ASCII format
◦Landmark Graphics format
◦Lidar LAS format
◦Lowrance LCM format
◦Lowrance USR format
◦MapGen format
◦MapInfo MIF/MID format
◦MapInfo TAB/MAP format
◦MatLab format
◦MOSS format
◦NIMA ASC format
◦PDF (Geo-enabled) format
◦Platte River ASCII Digitizer format
◦PLS CADD XYZ Grid format
◦Polish MP (cGPSMapper) format
◦SEGP1 format
◦Simple ASCII Text format
◦Surfer BLN format
◦SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) format
◦TomTom OV2 (point database) format
◦Tsunami OVR format
◦UKOOA P/190 format
◦USGS DLG-O format
◦WAsP .MAP format
◦ZMap Plus XYSegId format
•Raster Data (i.e. imagery, scanned maps, etc.)
◦BIL/BIP/BSQ formats
◦BMP
◦BSB Marine Chart format
◦ECW format
◦Erdas Imagine format
◦GeoTIFF format
◦KML/KMZ raster format (including super overlay support)
◦Idrisi format
◦JPG format
◦JPG2000 format
◦NITF format
◦PDF (Geo-enabled) format
◦PNG format
•Elevation Data (i.e. DEMs, etc.)
◦Arc ASCII Grid format
◦BIL format
◦BT (Binary Terrain) format
◦DTED format
◦DXF (3D-point, 3D-mesh, and 3D-face) formats
◦Erdas Imagine format
◦Float/Grid file format
◦Geosoft Grid format
◦GeoTIFF DEM format
◦Gravsoft Grid format
◦Idrisi format
◦Leveller Heightfield format
◦Lidar LAS format
◦MapMaker Terrain file format
◦Optimi Terrain file format
◦PGM Grayscale Grid file format
◦PLS CADD XYZ Grid file format
◦RockWorks Grid format
◦SRTM HGT format
◦STL format
◦Surfer Grid (ASCII and binary) formats
◦Terragen Terrain file format
◦USGS DEM format
◦Vertical Mapper (MapInfo) Grid
◦VRML format
◦Vulcan3D Triangulation format
◦XYZ ASCII Grid format
◦Zmap Plus Grid format
IMAGE RECTIFICATION! You can graphically rectify (georeference) any
JPG, TIFF, or PNG image and save the results to a new fully
georeferenced image. Vector data can also have a rectification
process applied to it after loading to allow morphing vector data to
fit other data sets.
CONTOUR GENERATION! You can create contours for any combination of
elevation data. You can also specify the contour interval to use.
The generated contour data can then be exported to any of the
supported vector export formats (see previous item for a list).
Automatic triangulation and gridding of 3D point (i.e. LIDAR) data
sets, such as ASCII XYZ files. This allows you to convert a set of
elevation samples into a fully gridded data set, which can then be
used for contour generation, line of sight analysis, and view shed
analysis, among other things. The data can also be exported to any
of the supported elevation grid formats, such as USGS DEM.
Multi-Spectral Support! With Gloabl Mapper you can easily load and
display imagery with more than 3 bands of data and configure which
bands are used for the red, green, and blue color channels. You can
also export your multi-band imagery to new multi-band GeoTIFF files
and configure exactly what is the input for each exported band.
Support for combining/comparing terrain surfaces, such as DEMs. This
allows you to generate a new terrain surface by combining/comparing
two loaded terrain surfaces with operations like subtraction
(difference), averaging, and min/max. The results can then be
exported to any of the supported elevation grid formats, such as
USGS DEM.
WATERSHED DELINEATION! You can automatically determine stream flow
and delineate the watersheds for those streams based on any loaded
terrain surface data. The generated line and area features can then
be exported to any support vector format, such as Shapefiles.
DENSITY GRID CALCULATION! You can automatically calculate density
(heat) grids from loaded point data sets, including both simply
counting point densities and calculating densities from some numeric
attribute of the point features.
TILED WEB EXPORT SUPPORT! Any loaded data can be exported to tiles
for the Google Maps, Bing Maps, and NASA World Wind interfaces, as
well as any OSM or TMS-compliant server. The JPG or PNG image tiles
are setup for immediate display and the necessary HTML or XML files
are also created.
ATTRIBUTE TABLE JOIN SUPPORT! You can join tables of attribute
values to loaded spatial data by matching the attributes to the
spatial data by some attribute.
ATTRIBUTE CALCULATION SUPPORT! You can create/update attribute
values of loaded data based on a combination (including mathematical
operations) of other attribute values or any numeric value.
Advanced screen capture. You can capture the contents of the screen
to a BMP, JPG, PNG, or (Geo)TIFF file of user-specified resolution.
Batch conversion of almost any input data data files to any
compatible export type.
Automatic collar removal for DRG, DOQQ, BSB, GeoPDF®, and other
formats. You can now have the collar of USGS DRG, DOQQ, BSB (marine
chart), and GeoPDF® files automatically clipped off. This allows you
to seamlessly view a collection of adjacent files. Manual collar
cropping is also supported.
Supports opening SDTS DLG, SDTS DEM, and most other file types
directly from .tar.gz and .zip archives. This saves the major
headache of decompressing each SDTS transfer into a separate
directory.
Comprehensive view shed analysis using loaded elevation grid data
from a user-specified location, transmitter height, and radius.
3D Path Profiling and Line of Sight (LOS) capabilities, including
receiver/transmitter heights, minimum clearance (including Fresnel
zone analysis), and earth curvature options.
Advanced measurement capabilities, including multi-segment path
lengths and headings, enclosed area, and cut-and-fill volume
calculations either along a path or within an enclosed area.
Supports the easy creation of geological features, like
strike-and-dip points, with attributes like azimuth and dip
displayed in a visual manner.
Advanced drawing capabilities, including custom area fill styles and
point symbols, dozens of supported line styles, and line and font
sizes scaled to an actual size on the ground or a fixed number of
display pixels.
Ability to link vector feature attributes to web sites or files.
Support the latest DEM and SDTS DEM formats, including decimeter
DEMs.
Supports opening DLG-O and DEM files directly from gzipped archives.
This means that you can save space and hassle by not having to
decompress the data after you download it.
Slide over text. When you move your cursor around the screen you'll
get a description of the nearest feature automatically displayed in
the status bar.
Supports keyboard navigation. You can pan about with the arrow keys
and zoom in/out with the page up/page down keys.
Search and edit load vector data by name, attribute value, or
description.
Load and display JPG images with embedded EXIF positioning data at
the location that the image was taken with your EXIF-compatible
camera.
Vector Formats Supported by Global Mapper
ASPRS LIDAR LAS Files
ATLAS BNA (Boundary File)
Alberta Township System (ATS) Format
Anuga Triangulated Mesh Format
Arc/Info Export Format (E00)
AutoCAD DWG (DraWinG) File
AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange File)
BAG (Bathymetry Attributed Grid) Files
CDF (GES Cartographic Data Format)
CML, CXF, and TAF (Italian Cadastral Exchange Formats)
COLLADA 3D Models
CompeGPS RTE, TRK, and WPT Formats
DBF (DBase III+) Files
DMDF (Digital Map Data Format) Format
DeLorme Text Files
Delft3D (LDB) Files
EMF (Windows Enhanced Metafile) Format
ESRI File Geodatabase Format
ESRI Personal Geodatabase Format (MDB) Files
ESRI Shapefiles
FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Files
GML (Geography Markup Language) Format
GPS TrackMaker
GPX (GPS eXchange Format) Files
Garmin PCX5 Format Waypoint (WPT), Route (RTE), and Track (TRK)
Files
Garmin TCX (Training Center Database) Files
GeoPDF® Files
HTF (Hydrographic Transfer Format)
Hypack LNW (Planned Line) Files
Idrisi Vector (VCT) Format
JPEG Image with Embedded EXIF Position Information
KML/KMZ Formats
LMN (Spectra Line Management Node) Files
LizardTech MrSID MG4 Lidar
Lowrance LCM (MapCreate) Format
Lowrance SonarViewer Format
Lowrance USR
MagicMaps IKT Files
MapInfo MIF/MID and TAB/MAP Formats
MapMaker DRA (Drawing) Files
Marplot MIE Files
MicroStation DGN Format
NIMA GNS (GeoNet Names Server) Format
NMGF (Noise Model Grid Format)
NOAA DSDATA Geodetic Control, SDTS Format
NTF Grid/Contour Format
OCAD .OCD Files
OpenStreetMap (OSM) Files
Orca XML
OziExplorer Waypoint (WPT), Route (RTE), and Track (PLT) Files
PLS-CADD XYZ Files
Platte River ASCII Digitizer Format
Polish MP (cGPSMapper) Format
S-57 Digital Chart Files
S-63 Encrypted Digital Chart Files
SEGP1/UKOOA Seismic Shotpoint Format
SEGY/UKOOA Seismic Shotpoint Format
SMT KINGDOM Software Planimetric Polygon Format
SOSI Files
SPS (Shell Processing Support)
STL Files
Surfer BLN Files
TAF (Italian Cadastral Exchange Format)
TIGER/Line Files
Tobin .bas (TDRBM II) Format
TomTom OV2 Files
USGS Digital Line Graph, Optional Format (DLG-O)
USGS Digital Line Graph, Spatial Data Transfer Standard Format (DLG/SDTS)
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
USGS Land Use and Land Cover Data (LULC)
VPF (VMAP0, VMAP1, DNC) Files
Vulcan3D Triangulation (.00t) Files
WAsP .MAP Format
XTF (eXtended Triton) Format
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ASPRS LIDAR LAS Files
Description:
The ASPRS LIDAR .LAS format is a binary format for storing 3D point
data collected with LIDAR instrumentation. Global Mapper v6.07 and
higher can directly import this format and view it either as a 3D
surface or as an elevation-colored point cloud. Global Mapper v9.00
and higher can export loaded gridded elevation data and 3D point
cloud data to new LIDAR LAS format files. With v10.02 and later, you
can customize the names used for the LIDAR classes found within LAS
files by creating a lidar_classes.txt file in the Global Mapper
installation folder and adding a line for each class number to
override with a format of lidar_class,class_name, like 3,"My Custom
Class Name". In Global Mapper v11.02 or later if you load LAS files
with format 2 or 3 that include color information, the specified
colors will be used to render the Lidar points if they are loaded as
a point cloud rather than the default elevation-based rendering of
the point cloud.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
LAS Format Home Page
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ATLAS BNA (Boundary File)
Description:
The Atlas BNA format is a text format used by some products like
Surfer, Golden Software's MapViewer and Caliper's Maptitude for
loading boundary data. Global Mapper v13.00 and later can directly
import .bna files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
BNA Format Page
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Alberta Township System (ATS) Format
Description:
The Alberta Township System (ATS) is a land surveying system used in
the Canadian province of Alberta and other parts of Western Canada.
Data for the ATS system is distributed in ATS format files. Global
Mapper v11.02 and later can directly load ATS v4.1 files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Alberta Township System Wikipedia Page
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Anuga Triangulated Mesh Format
Description:
The Anuga Triangulated Mesh format is used by the ANUGA Hydro open
source application to store generated meshes. Global Mapper v11.02
and later can directly load these files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
ANUGA Hydro Wikipedia Page
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Arc/Info Export Format (E00)
Description:
The E00 format is the Arc/Info exchange format for groups of vector
coverages.
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AutoCAD DWG (DraWinG) File
Description:
The DWG format is a vector data format used by AutoCAD and other
applications. Global Mapper v8.01 and later can import DWG format
data. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can export loaded vector data
to DWG format files. Global Mapper v11.01 and later can load DWG
2010 format files. Global Mapper v11.02 and later will also
automatically look for and use a WLD file to offset and scale the
coordinates in a DXF file to a real-world coordinate system.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Autodesk Home Page
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AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange File)
Description:
The DXF format is a tagged data representation of all the
information contained in an AutoCAD drawing file. Tagged data means
that each data element in the file is preceded by an integer number
that is called a group code. A group code's value indicates what
type of data element follows. This value also indicates the meaning
of a data element for a given object (or record) type. Virtually all
user-specified information in a drawing file can be represented in
DXF format. Global Mapper v11.02 and later will also automatically
look for and use a WLD file to offset and scale the coordinates in a
DXF file to a real-world coordinate system.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Autodesk AutoCAD DXF Documentation
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BAG (Bathymetry Attributed Grid) Files
Description:
The BAG (Bathymetry Attributed Grid) is a non-proprietary file
format for storing and exchanging bathymetric data developed by the
Open Navigation Surface Working Group. Global Mapper v11.00 and
later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Bathymetry Attributed Grid
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CDF (GES Cartographic Data Format)
Description:
The Geographix CDF format is a format commonly used in the petroleum
industry with applications like Geographix and Petra. Global Mapper
v5.07 and later can export loaded vector data to this format and
Global Mapper v8.00 and later can import data from files in this
format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GeoGraphix Home Page
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CML, CXF, and TAF (Italian Cadastral Exchange Formats)
Description:
The CML (Cadastral Markup Language), CXF (Cadastral Exchange
Format), and TAF formats are used for the exchange of cadastral data
in Italy. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can import these formats.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Italian Mapping Agency
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COLLADA 3D Models
Description:
COLLADA is a royalty-free XML schema that enables digital asset
exchange within the interactive 3D industry. COLLADA model files are
commonly used by software like Google Earth to represent 3D models
(these are typically model.dae files). Global Mapper v11.02 and
later can directly load some of these files, but only a limited
subset of the data that is supported in COLLADA is supported in
Global Mapper.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
COLLADA Home Page
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CompeGPS RTE, TRK, and WPT Formats
Description:
The CompeGPS RTE, TRK, and WPT format are used by the CompeGPS
application for storing routes, tracks, and waypoints. Global Mapper
v7.04 and later supports loading data from these formats.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
CompeGPS Home Page
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DBF (DBase III+) Files
Description:
DBF files are used to store tables of information. Usually they
accompany an ESRI Shapefile to provide attribute information, but
they can be used to store a database of point features. Global
Mapper v6.04 and higher can directly import DBF files.
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DMDF (Digital Map Data Format) Format
Description:
The Digital Map Data Format (DMDF) is an ASCII format used primarily
for the transmission of terrain data, including gridded terrain,
contour lines, and spot elevations. Many Alberta DEMs are provided
in this format. Global Mapper v9.00 and later can read in the DMDF
format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD)
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DeLorme Text Files
Description:
Some DeLorme products support loading vector data from text files.
Global Mapper v10.02 and later can export data into DeLorme text
formats, including a drawing format for storing any kind of vector
data (i.e. areas, lines, and points) as well as specific formats for
line and point data sets.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
DeLorme Home Page
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Delft3D (LDB) Files
Description:
The Delft3D (LDB) file format is used by Delft Hydraulics Software
for storing vector line data. Delft3D (LDB) can be exported from any
loaded line data using Global Mapper v9.03 and above. Global Mapper
v10.01 and later can directly import Delft3D (LDB) format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Delft Hydraulics Software Home Page
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EMF (Windows Enhanced Metafile) Format
Description:
The Windows Enhanced Metafile (EMF) is used to stored a rendered
Windows graphics image. Global Mapper v9.00 and later can extract
some vector features (i.e. areas, lines, and points) with style
information from most EMF files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Wikipedia Entry on Windows Metafile Format
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ESRI File Geodatabase Format
Description:
The ESRI File Geodatabase format allows for the storage of different
types of mapping data. Global Mapper v13.00 and later can extract
vector data from GDB data sets created with ArcGIS 10 or later.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
ESRI Home Page
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ESRI Personal Geodatabase Format (MDB) Files
Description:
The ESRI Personal Geodatabase Format is basically a Microsoft Access
database (MDB) file containing spatial vector data. Global Mapper
v10.00 and later can import data in this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
ESRI Geodatabase Page
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ESRI Shapefiles
Description:
A shapefile stores nontopological geometry and attribute information
for the spatial features in a data set. The geometry for a feature
is stored as a shape comprising a set of vector coordinates. Global
Mapper supports loading Shapefiles directly from .tar.gz files, so
you do not need to uncompress your Shapefile data if you do not want
to.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
The National Atlas of the United States of America
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FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) Files
Description:
The FCC ASR database stores the locations and information, like
heights, for antennas and towers in the US. The data comes as a set
of .dat files. You just need to load the co.dat file to bring the
entire database into Global Mapper. The entire database can be
freely downloaded from the FCC at the link below. Global Mapper
v11.00 and later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
FCC Antenna Registration System
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GML (Geography Markup Language) Format
Description:
The Geography Markup Language (GML) is the XML grammar defined by
the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) to express geographical
features. GML serves as a modeling language for geographic systems
as well as an open interchange format for geographic transactions on
the Internet.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GML Wikipedia Page
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GPS TrackMaker
Description:
The GPS TrackMaker file format is used to store user waypoints and
track logs from GPS devices. These files can be loaded into Global
Mapper v7.00 and above.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GPS TrackMaker
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GPX (GPS eXchange Format) Files
Description:
GPX (the GPS Exchange Format) is a light-weight XML data format for
the interchange of GPS data (waypoints, routes, and tracks) between
applications and Web services on the Internet. These files can be
loaded into and exported from Global Mapper v6.02 and above. With
Global Mapper v10.02 and later, if a GPX waypoint contains a link to
a local image file, that image will display whenever you select the
point with the Feature Info tool and the image will also be embedded
in any exported KMZ format files for use in Google Earth.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GPX: the GPS Exchange Format
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Garmin PCX5 Format Waypoint (WPT), Route (RTE), and Track (TRK)
Files
Description:
The Garmin PCX5 waypoint (WPT), route (RTE), and track (TRK) file
formats are used to store user waypoints, routes, and track logs
from GPS devices. The WPT and TRK files can be loaded into Global
Mapper and exported from it in v6.00 and above. Global Mapper v9.01
and later can import RTE files as well.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Garmin
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Garmin TCX (Training Center Database) Files
Description:
The TCX format is used by Garmin's personal fitness products to
store fitness information, like running information. Global Mapper
v11.00 and later can import TCX files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Garmin
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GeoPDF® Files
Description:
GeoPDF® is a published extension (OGC 08-139r1) to the Adobe PDF
file format. It is used to present GIS and mapping data in a
standard Adobe Systems PDF. This extension adds a coordinate
transformation matrix and other metadata to allow transformation of
PDF coordinates to a projected Cartesian coordinate system. GeoPDFs
often include other advanced PDF features such as layers and object
data which can add significant GIS functionality to the file. Global
Mapper v11.00 and later can both import GeoPDF® files and export new
Geo-enabled PDF files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GeoPDF® Wikipedia Page
USGS Map Store (DRGs in GeoPDF® Format in MapLocator)
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HTF (Hydrographic Transfer Format)
Description:
HTF is a format used primarily for storing sounding data. It is used
by the Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS). HTF is now the
preferred distribution format for AHS sounding data and will be used
by all Hydrographic Surveying Force (HSF) Units to render digital
sounding data to the AHS as well as to exchange data between HSF
Units. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can import HTF formatted data.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
AHS - HTF Home Page
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Hypack LNW (Planned Line) Files
Description:
The Hypack LNW format is a text format used for storing named line
data for use with software from Hypack, Inc. Global Mapper v12.00
and higher can directly export loaded line data to this format.
Global Mapper v13.00 and higher can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Hypack, Inc.
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Idrisi Vector (VCT) Format
Description:
The Idrisi Vector (VCT) format is used by Clark Labs Idrisi software
to store vector data. Global Mapper v11.01 and later can load data
in this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Clark Labs Home Page
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JPEG Image with Embedded EXIF Position Information
Description:
With Global Mapper v10.01 and later, Global Mapper can load JPG
files with embedded EXIF position information that associates a
location with the image. When loaded these create a single point
feature that you can then select with the Feature Info tool to view
the JPG image. There are several cameras on the market that can
automatically embed this information in a JPG image. As an added
bonus, when you export these picture features to a KMZ file for
display in Google Earth, the image itself will automatically be
added to the KMZ file, making it easy to distribute collections of
geo-referenced pictures to other for viewing in Google Earth.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GPS-Fotografie (German Site)
Google Earth
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KML/KMZ Formats
Description:
The KML format is the format used by Google Earth to add data for
display over the built-in data. The KMZ format is just the
compressed form of the KML format. Global Mapper v7.04 and later can
export loaded vector data to KML/KMZ files. Global Mapper v8.00 and
later can import vector data from KML/KMZ format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Google Earth Home Page
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LMN (Spectra Line Management Node) Files
Description:
The SPECTRA Line Management Node (LMN) is used to specify the
parameters for a survey, the survey lines and enable shooting and to
define survey specific details such as the GRS, stations and
obstacles. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
The Spectra Line Management Node
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LizardTech MrSID MG4 Lidar
Description:
The LizardTech MrSID MG4 format is a format which uses advanced
compression techniques to achieve extremely high compression ratios
when storing Lidar data sets. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can
import MrSID MG4 format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
LizardTech Home Page
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Lowrance LCM (MapCreate) Format
Description:
The Lowrance LCM (MapCreate) format is used to display your own
custom map data on Lowrance GPS devices. Global Mapper v11.00 and
later can export loaded vector data to new LCM format maps for use
on your Lowrance mapping devices.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Lowrance Home Page
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Lowrance SonarViewer Format
Description:
The Lowrance SonarViewer software generates comma-separated files
containing spot depth information obtained from Lowrance GPS sonar
products. Global Mapper v7.04 and later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Lowrance Home Page
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Lowrance USR
Description:
The Lowrance USR file format is used to store user waypoints and
track logs from GPS devices. These files can be loaded into Global
Mapper v6.09 and above. Global Mapper v9.02 and later is required to
load Lowrance USR v3 files which include depth information.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Lowrance Electronics
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MagicMaps IKT Files
Description:
The IKT format is used to store tracklogs generated by the MagicMaps
software application. Global Mapper v10.00 and later can import this
format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
MagicMaps Home Page
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MapInfo MIF/MID and TAB/MAP Formats
Description:
The MapInfo MIF/MID and TAB/MAP formats are both formats used by the
MapInfo software package to store vector map information. Global
Mapper can import and export data to these formats.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GIS Data Depot Download Center
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MapMaker DRA (Drawing) Files
Description:
The MapMaker DRA format is used by the MapMaker application to store
its vector mapping data. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can import
data from DRA format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
MapMaker Home Page
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Marplot MIE Files
Description:
The Marplot MIE format is an ASCII vector format used for storage by
the Marplot application. Global Mapper v6.07 and higher can directly
import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Marplot Download Page
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MicroStation DGN Format
Description:
MicroStation DGN format files are files compatible with Bentley's
MicroStation product line. You will need Global Mapper v7.03 or
later to import DGN files created with MicroStation v8 or later and
also to export DGN format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Bentley System, Inc. Home Page
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NIMA GNS (GeoNet Names Server) Format
Description:
NIMA is now able to provide complete files of geographic names
information covering countries or geopolitical areas. The files are
not in customary gazetteer format, but are in a special format
amenable to input into geographic information systems, databases,
and spreadsheets, giving end users powerful capabilities for data
analysis, manipulation, and display. The files contain names for all
types of features. The file fields are described in description of
file fields. Names are in reading order. The files are ASCII files
and are tab delimited. The files are zip files. Dates indicate when
the file was generated from the database.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
NIMA GNS Data Site
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NMGF (Noise Model Grid Format)
Description:
NMGF is a standard file format used to store sets of georeferenced
data points. These data sets, also know as grids, represent
measurable quantities that vary with geographic location. Examples
include predicted noise levels around an airport, monthly records of
rainfall across a state, and water temperature measurements in a
lake. Global Mapper v13.00 and later can load NMGF format files.
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NOAA DSDATA Geodetic Control, SDTS Format
Description:
Control point data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS). Recently made
available in SDTS format. Note that Global Mapper will display only
the SDTS version of these data, and will not display the native NGS
data sheet format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
NOAA DSDATA Home Page
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NTF Grid/Contour Format
Description:
The NTF (National Transfer Format) grid file format is used
primarily by the UK Ordnance Survey to store gridded elevation data
(i.e. DEMs) as well as vector data. Global Mapper v7.02 and above
supports loading gridded elevation data from NTF files. Global
Mapper v8.01 and above also supports loading vector contour data
from NTF files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
UK Ordnance Survey
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OCAD .OCD Files
Description:
This format is used by the OCAD cartography application for storing
vector data. Global Mapper v9.01 and later supports importing vector
data from OCAD .OCD format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
OCAD Home Page
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OpenStreetMap (OSM) Files
Description:
The OpenStreetMap (OSM) file format is a XML-based file format used
by the OpenStreetMap project. OpenStreetMap creates and provides
free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them.
The project was started because most maps you think of as free
actually have legal or technical restrictions on their use, holding
back people from using them in creative, productive or unexpected
ways. Automatic support for loading data in this format is provided
via Global Mapper v9.03 and above. Global Mapper v11.00 and later
can export any loaded vector data to new OSM XML format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
OpenStreetMap Home Page
OpenStreetMap Download Page
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Orca XML
Description:
The Orca XML format is used to store obstacle information for use by
Orca software. Global Mapper v12.01 and later can export loaded
point and line features to Orca XML files.
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OziExplorer Waypoint (WPT), Route (RTE), and Track (PLT) Files
Description:
The OziExplorer waypoint (WPT), route (RTE), and track (PLT) file
formats are used to store user waypoints, routes, and track logs
from GPS devices by the OziExplorer application. The WPT and TRK
files can be loaded into Global Mapper v6.00 and above, and the RTE
files can be loaded into v9.01 and above.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
OziExplorer
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PLS-CADD XYZ Files
Description:
The PLS-CADD file format is a file format used by the PLS-CADD
application by Power Line Systems to store both vector and gridded
elevation data. Support for exporting loaded data to this format is
available in Global Mapper v6.00 and above. Automatic support for
loading data in this format is provided via Global Mapper v9.02 and
above.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
PLS-CADD Page
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Platte River ASCII Digitizer Format
Description:
The Platte River ASCII Digitizer Format, also known as the
GeoGraphix Township/Range Digitizer Format, is a comma-delimited
ASCII text format for land grid data. The format assumes that
township and range data are stored as polygons. This is an excellent
and simple way to distribute land grid data as it loads readily into
GeoGraphix, Petra, and IHS Spatial Explorer, and is straightforward
for writing conversions to other mapping systems. Global Mapper
v8.01 and later can export loading township and range polygons to
this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Platte River Format Description
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Polish MP (cGPSMapper) Format
Description:
The Polish MP format is the format used by cGPSMapper and other
applications that allow the creation of custom maps for Garmin GPS
devices. Global Mapper v8.00 and later can both import data from MP
files and export data to MP files. There is also special support for
the MP_TYPE attribute that is used to specify the Garmin type code
for features. If you provide a MP_TYPE attribute value in the
default attribute list for a feature classification, that will be
used to automatically classify features from MP files on import and
to determine what type value to write for features of that type on
export to new MP files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
cGPSMapper Home Page
Great Plains Mapping (GPS Lake/Hunting Maps Created using Global
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S-57 Digital Chart Files
Description:
S-57 files are used by many hydographic agencies around the world to
store vector marine chart data. To load S-57 charts in Global Mapper,
simply load the .000 file or load the chart file(s) directly from a
.tar.gz or .zip archive. Global Mapper v6.00 and above can load
files in this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts
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S-63 Encrypted Digital Chart Files
Description:
S-63 files are basically encrypted S-57 charts used by many
hydographic agencies around the world to store vector marine chart
data. An S-63 chart is locked to a particular Global Mapper license
and can only be loaded by installations using the same license that
was used to request the S-63 chart files from the data provider. To
load S-63 charts in Global Mapper, you must first use the
File->Create S-63 User Permit File to create a permit file that you
provide to the S-63 data provider. The data provider will then
provide you with S-63 chart files based on that user permit. You can
then load the the .000 file(s) from the provided data set, or if the
data was provided in an archive file, simply directly load the .tar.gz
or .zip archive. Global Mapper v11.02 and above can load files in
this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
S-63 Wikipedia Page
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SEGP1/UKOOA Seismic Shotpoint Format
Description:
The SEGP1 and UKOOA file format is a file format used by
seismographers to store seismic shotpoints. Global Mapper v7.04 and
later supports loading data from the SEGP1 format. Global Mapper
v9.01 and later also supports loading the UKOOA variant of SEGP1
data. Global Mapper v10.00 and later can export loaded 3D line and
point vector data to new SEGP1 format files. Global Mapper v11.00
and later can export loaded data to new UKOOA P/190 format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
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SEGY/UKOOA Seismic Shotpoint Format
Description:
The SEGY file format is a file format used by seismographers to
store seismic shotpoints. Global Mapper v13.00 and later supports
loading data from the SEGP1 format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
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SMT KINGDOM Software Planimetric Polygon Format
Description:
The SMT KINGDOM Software Planimetric Polygon Format is a simple
ASCII text format used by SMT's KINGDOM software to represent
polygons. Global Mapper v8.01 and later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Seismic Micro-Technology (SMT) Home Page
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SOSI Files
Description:
SOSI files are commonly used in Norway for storing vector data sets
as well as referencing raster image files. Global Mapper v10.02 and
later can import SOSI (*.sos) format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
SOSI File Format Specification
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SPS (Shell Processing Support)
Description:
The SPS format is used for storing 3D seismic survey data. Global
Mapper v11.00 and later can import data from SPS format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
SPS Format Specification
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STL Files
Description:
STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software
created by 3D Systems. This file format is supported by many other
software packages; it is widely used for rapid prototyping and
computer-aided manufacturing. STL files describe only the surface
geometry of a three dimensional object without any representation of
color, texture or other common CAD model attributes. All versions of
Global Mapper can export loaded terrain grids to STL format files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
STL (file format)
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Surfer BLN Files
Description:
The Surfer BLN format is a text format used by Surfer products for
storing vector boundary data. All versions of Global Mapper can
export loaded area and line data to Surfer BLN files and Global
Mapper v10.01 and later can directly import .bln files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Golden Software: Surfer Product Information
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TAF (Italian Cadastral Exchange Format)
Description:
The CXF format is a format used for the exchange of cadastral data
in Italy. Global Mapper v11.00 and later can import this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Italian Mapping Agency
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TIGER/Line Files
Description:
The TIGER/Line files are extracts of selected geographic and
cartographic information from the Census Bureau's TIGER
(Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing)
database. Prior to the 2007 TIGER/Line release the data come in a
custom TIGER format which Global Mapper can directly import.
Starting with the 2007 release, the data is released as a series of
Shapefiles which any version of Global Mapper can read, but only
Global Mapper v9.03 and later can automatically classify and color.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
TIGER/Line Home Page
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Tobin .bas (TDRBM II) Format
Description:
The Tobin .bas (TDRBM II) format are files used by Tobin software
applications to store culture and hydrography data, primarily for
the US. Global Mapper v11.02 and later can directly load .bas format
files.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Tobin Home Page
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TomTom OV2 Files
Description:
The TomTom OV2 file format is used a TomTom Navigator POI file used
to generate POI files for loading onto TomTom GPS devices. TomTom
OV2 files can be exported from any loaded point data using Global
Mapper v9.03 and above.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
TomTom Home Page
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USGS Digital Line Graph, Optional Format (DLG-O)
Description:
Vector data derived from U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic
maps. Global Mapper will not display DLG-S data, an older format
that is no longer sold or supported. Most USGS DLG-Optional data do
not contain record delimiters. Global Mapper does not require that
delimiters be added, and will display DLG-O data with or without
delimiters. Other software may require either the absence or
presence of delimiters.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
USGS Geographic Data Download Page
USGS Geographic Data Download Page
Ask USGS
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USGS Digital Line Graph, Spatial Data Transfer Standard Format (DLG/SDTS)
Description:
Vector data derived from USGS topographic maps. Spatial content is
equivalent to DLG-O, but physical format and metadata content are
more robust. Scales are 1:24,000/25,000, 1:100,000 and 1:2,000,000.
DLG/SDTS data are derived directly from DLG-O data, which continue
to be produced and sold as before.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
USGS Geographic Data FTP Site
USGS Geographic Data Download Page
Ask USGS
SDTS Home Page
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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Description:
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) contains name and
locative information about almost 2 million physical and cultural
features located throughout the United States and its Territories.
GNIS was developed by the USGS in cooperation with the U.S. Board on
Geographic Names (BGN) to promote the standardization of feature
names.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
GNIS Download Site
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USGS Land Use and Land Cover Data (LULC)
Description:
The Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) data files describe the
vegetation, water, natural surface, and cultural features on the
land surface. The USGS provides these data sets and associated maps
as a part of its National Mapping Program. The LULC mapping program
is designed so that standard topographic maps of a scale of
1:250,000 can be used for compilation and organization of the land
use and land cover data. In some cases, such as Hawaii, 1:100,000
scale maps are also used. Global Mapper currently supports the GIRAS
format of these files. The grid cell (CTG) format is not yet
supported
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
USGS Geographic Data Download Pag
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VPF (VMAP0, VMAP1, DNC) Files
Description:
VPF (Vector Product Format) files are used for vector data sets such
as VMAP (Vector Map of the World) and DNC (Digital Nautical Chart).
To load a VPF database, either select the dht file at the root of
the VPF database tree or select the lht file at a lower level to
load just one coverage from the database (the latter option is
usually useful for DNC charts). Global Mapper v6.00 and above can
load files in this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
NGA Raster Roam - VMAP Downloads
NGA Digital Nautical Charts
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Vulcan3D Triangulation (.00t) Files
Description:
The Vulcan3D Triangulation file format is used by the Maptek Vulcan
application for working with triangulated terrain surfaces. Vulcan3D
files can be imported to and exported from Global Mapper v9.03 and
above.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Maptek Vulcan Home Page
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WAsP .MAP Format
Description:
The WAsP .MAP format is an ASCII format using by the WAsP (Wind
Analysis and Application Program) for representing elevation contour
and terrain roughness data. Global Mapper v8.01 can both import and
export this format.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
WAsP Home Page
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XTF (eXtended Triton) Format
Description:
The XTF format is used to store bathymetric data and side-scan sonar
data. Global Mapper v11.01 and later can load data in this format,
although currently only point features for each sonar ping are
loaded, with attributes detailing the ping strength for each angle.
Web Pages and FTP Sites:
Wikipedit Page on XTF
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