Maps Library

All Visokio applications include a multi-layer Mercator World Map that supports the decimal latitude and longitude coordinate system. These vector maps can be installed and/or embedded in files to work offline and allow users to zoom in without loss in image quality. Multiple layers allow users of the file to selectively show or hide map detail features such as roads, towns and physical relief...with just a mouse click.

In addition to the included World Map, our Maps Library also includes free country maps for every country in the world, as well as a growing number of city maps. Unless otherwise indicated, these downloadable maps support the Mercator decimal latitude and longitude coordinate system. Some maps in the Library (those not marked with an asterisk) do not yet support this standard. Maps that do not yet support this standard require coordinates to be placed manually using the application. If you need a particular map that is not yet converted to the Mercator decimal projection, please contact us about converting it.

Data sets containing decimal latitude and longitude coordinate columns are plotted on corresponding decimal coordinate maps automatically. Depending on your data set, you may be able to use Merge Files to add geographic coordinate data to your files. Reference sources such as Google Earth and Wikipedia can be used to search for, copy & paste missing coordinates in the appropriate decimal format. Alternatively, missing coordinates can be filled in by placing records on either Visokio embedded or online Google Maps manually, allowing the application to estimate the coordinates and add the data to your file. For more information, see the Knowledge Base section on Placing Records.

In addition to embedded vector maps, which work offline, all Visokio applications support creating combined displays or overlays ('mash-ups') using Google Maps while connected to the Internet. Omniscope files can also be used together with Google Earth (experimental feature).

Adding Maps

Adding more maps to your locally-installed Visokio maps folder is simple:

1. Using an activated Omniscope and/or FeatureFinder Evaluation Edition-
2. Click on File > Open Map > Download Maps from Visokio Map Library (this page)
3. Select the relevant sub-page...Country, City or Regional
4. Click on the desired map link on the download page
5. Choose Open from the dialogue that appears
6. Selected map will download and become part of your Visokio installation
7. Before using the new map, close and re-open any open windows.

If you create and distribute Omniscope .IOK or FeatureFinder DataPlayer project files using Visokio maps, the maps can be embedded, and anyone receiving your files will be prompted to automatically download the required maps from this Maps Library. More information on using maps with Visokio applications is available in the Knowledge Base section on Maps & Coordinates.