SuperPad 3 Beta launch in early May

06 May 2009, 9:53am

After launching SuperGIS Image Server Beta version in the end of April, SuperPad 3, SuperGeo's latest mobile geographic information system (GIS) software for field mapping and data collection will be available in early May.

SuperPad 3 is using SuperGIS Mobile Engine 3.0 as its development core so that many functions of SuperPad 3 can be compatible with functions provided by SuperGIS 3. In respect of function, SuperPad 3 has new usability and performance enhancements to increase productivity and help users manage their GIS projects more efficiently. SuperPad 3 includes a whole new user interface so that new icons and toolbars occupy less screen real estate than in previous versions. In respect of customization, SuperPad 3 allows developers to develop the self-developed plug-in extensions, such as self-developed layer formats, legends, GPS protocol and toolbar buttons or so to meet more users’ request and improves efficiency and expansion of field surveying.

Whole new user interface

The information of GPS position shows on GPS status bar. SuperPad 3 gives more flexibility on its applications, allowing the application to be performed in wider and more categories, and can be the first choice of Global Mobile GIS Software. The features of SuperPad 3 new functions are stated as below:

1. With brand new .NET CF core components, it is able to run in any device that supports .NET CF (WinCE/Smart Phone/Desktop) such as PDA, smart phone, etc.

2. Brand new toolbar design gives users more user-friendly and convenient manipulation.

3. Legends of SuperGIS Desktop and SuperPad 3 are exchangeable, which can improve the usability of graphic data.

4. Screen Lock function can reduce the risk of changing map by accidentally touching during manipulation.

5. The transparent setting of layer display has improved the display and harmony of overall screen.

6. Brand new editing tools, such as Undo and Redo, and writing in all editing actions at a time, can improve the entire access performance.

7. Brand new photo layer management combines image and GPS information, so the creation of photo layer can be rapidly done. Then photos can be opened by hyperlink on the map, making users feel like in the scenery.

8. As GPS function is activated, the current latitude and longitude of GPS position will be displayed on the GPS status bar at the bottom of the screen, allowing users to catch the correct coordinate all the time.

9. Brand new PC version Image Rectification 3.0 supports to export to JPEG format (*.jpeg), and the rectified image layer can be used in SuperGIS series software.

10. The developer can self-develop plug-in extensions to enlarge the SuperPad practical utility. Developers can use SuperPad Builder to customize the needed functions, for example customization of Sketch Labeling function can sketch labels on mobile device.

11. The map files for SuperPad and SuperWebGIS are exchangeable.

12. The map file (*.spm) of SuperPad 2 is readable in SuperPad 3.

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