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Using Trapeze MapMaker, you can load base map data from a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) formats into the Trapeze map database. You can then build additional data that enables Trapeze4 applications such as PASS, INFO-Agent, FX, and FLEX to quickly access spatial data.
About Editing Maps Using Trapeze MapEdit
When a Trapeze4 map is missing significant amounts of data or requires large-scale edits, you can obtain an updated map and load it using Trapeze MapMaker.
About This Guide
The MapMaker User Guide guide is intended for system administrators, schedulers, or staff who manage GIS data and are responsible for installing and using Trapeze MapMaker.
Start MapMaker to load base map data from a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) formats into the Trapeze map database.
MapMaker Screen
The MapMaker screen includes the following tabs:
Specifying a Map Data Source
Before using MapMaker, you must specify the Trapeze4 map database where you want to load, build, or export map data.
Monitoring the Progress of MapMaker Processes
When you load, build, or export map data, you can monitor the progress of the process on the MapMaker Info tab. You can also set the frequency with which MapMaker monitors processes.
Logging Off MapMaker
When you are done using MapMaker, you must exit the system.
With MapMaker, you can load base map data into the Trapeze map database for use with Trapeze4 applications.
MapMaker Import Capabilities
The following tables summarize the data formats and types that MapMaker can load into the Trapeze map database.
Preparing Map Data for Loading Using MapMaker
Before loading map data using MapMaker, you must prepare the data for loading into the Trapeze4 map database.
Loading Fixed Format Map Data
After preparing map data for loading into the Trapeze4 map database, you can load data in fixed formats.
You can load flexible format map data into the Trapeze4 map database.
Available Functions for Processing Data During Loads
The table lists functions available for transforming field values when loading data into the Trapeze4 map database.
About Specifying Data Values When Importing Flexible Format Data
When loading flexible format data, you can specify a constant to save as the value for a specific database field. For example, you could save A40 as the road type for all segments.
After loading data into the map data source, you must build Trapeze4 map data using MapMaker. You can also re-build map data if you encounter problems when viewing a map, in case the data is corrupt.
Building Trapeze4 Map Data
The steps for building map data using MapMaker varies depending on transit sites and build purpose.
Testing Maps
After loading and building Trapeze4 map data, you can test the map to ensure that it works correctly.
Using MapMaker, you can export base map data for use in other GIS software packages. You can export data from the Trapeze map data source in TIGER/Line, ArcView ESRI Shape File, and MapInfo Interchange File formats.
Exporting Data in Tiger/Line Format
Using MapMaker, you can export map data from the Trapeze4 map data source in TIGER/Line format. You can export data into TIGER/Line Record Type 1, Record Type 2, and Record Type C files.
Exporting Map Data in a Flexible Format
Using MapMaker, you can export map data from the Trapeze4 map data source in two flexible formats: ArcInfo and MapInfo.
Appendix A: Spatially-enabled data: Frequently Asked Questions
The table lists frequently-asked questions about spatially-enabled data in Trapeze4 applications.
Appendix B: Converting Map Coordinates Using the MapMaker Coordinates Tool
Using the Coordinates Tool in Trapeze MapMaker, you can convert latitude and longitude coordinates in your map data source to a different coordinate system.