Course Overview

We offer MapInfo training on a private course basis only. This course is not available as a public scheduled event.

The one-day SQL course is designed for users with a good knowledge of MapInfo, but who have difficulty getting to grips with query building and the management and use of queries.

It’s for those using any version of MapInfo Pro and is run as a hands-on session. Training notes are provided for back-up and revision purposes.

The course’s aim is to give the user the ability to use SQL within MapInfo and allow them to textually and spatially analyse data.

Course Content

• The SQL Select dialogue box

  Overview, with explanations of drop-downs and boxes What data goes in which box Grouping data by column Sorting data by column Selecting columns and formatting an answer Browser shortcuts for all the above

• Operators

  Mathematical Logical Spatial

• Aggregates

  What they do and how they work Count(*), SIGMA and calculating statistics SUM(), AVG(), MIN(), MAX() and weighting

• Functions

  What they do and how do they work Maths functions Date and time functions String functions Geographic functions

• Joining Data

  Why join data? Spatial operators and geographic joins Text based joins – inner or outer joins Using data from joins

• Saving queries: Pros and cons

  Saving query templates Saving via a workspace Saving queries as tables Working with queries Explanation of error messages

Included with this course

• • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
  • Comprehensive course materials and exercises