Avenza releases PDF Maps 1.6 update on iTunes App Store
Written by Avenza Systems Inc
Friday, 21 December 2012
Toronto, ON, December 21, 2012 -
Avenza Systems Inc., the leading developer of cartographic software
–including MAPublisher® for Adobe® Illustrator® and Geographic Imager®
geospatial tools for Adobe Photoshop®– is pleased to announce the
release of PDF Maps 1.6, the latest version of the popular map and
navigation app on the Apple iOS platform. The PDF Maps app allows users
to explore and navigate maps offline without having to worry about
cellular data connectivity or incur data roaming charges compared to
other streaming map apps.
"The focus of this release is about enhancing existing features and
tools to allow our users to experience, navigate, and view maps on Apple
iOS devices even better" said Ted Florence, President of Avenza. "Many
of the optimizations and improvements have stemmed from user feedback.
We're listening to our users and creating tools that suit their needs.
In the end, we're making a much better product than even we
anticipated," he added.
This release of PDF Maps offers many features including:
Data collection - You can now create, import, and export attribute schemas with pick lists.
Improved organization - Added folders to the Map List and the ability to move maps between folders.
Nearby maps - Maps within 100 km will be shown when panning to the edges of a map.
Measure Tool optimization - Measure Area and Measure Direction tools
are now merged into one tool. There is also a new option to create
custom units.
New coordinate display format - Added the Degree Decimal Minutes format.
Add placemark optimization - Placemarks can now be added while following your current location.
GPS mode optimization - GPS mode is more tolerant to movements and allows adding placemarks while following your location.
Photos taken within the app are now saved to the Camera Roll.
Improved KML/KMZ file compatibility with Avenza MAPublisher and Esri software.
The PDF Maps app takes advantage of geospatial technology that allows
travelers to view and measure real world locations and attributes.
Paired together with mobile devices that utilize GPS, such as an iPhone
or iPad, the PDF Maps app provides constant access to geographic
locations and even points of interest without the risk of losing
reception due to cell tower proximity – making it the ultimate traveling
accessory for those that are enthusiastic about travel or anywhere
internet bandwidth is not available or is cost-prohibitive when roaming
internationally. In combination with the embedded map store PDF Maps
takes map use commerce into the iTunes-like digital age previously
reserved for music, books and videos.
PDF Maps is available now on the iTunes App Store free of charge for
personal use. For more information about the app and Avenza Map Store ,
visit the PDF Maps website at www.pdf-maps.com. Pricing of each map is set by the publisher and free maps remain free to users through the PDF Maps in-app map store.
More about Avenza Systems Inc.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation
that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software
tools for making better maps. In addition to software offerings for
Mac and Windows users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product
training and consulting services. For more information visit the Avenza
website at www.avenza.com.
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