Course Overview

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

The course is aimed at those who have gained some experience in the use of MapInfo data and the software and are ready to further their knowledge. The aim is to give the MapInfo trainees confidence to use their own data within the MapInfo environment, learn how to map external data sources, perform basic analysis and produce themed maps from their data.

Software

Prerequisites

• • Delegates must also have some understanding of MapInfo – use of layers, browsers, map tools, etc or have attended the MapInfo Introduction course
  • Delegates must be confident in the use of the Windows operating system functions such as copying, deleting & moving files, navigating to a file or folder, use of Mouse and Keyboard.

Course Content

• Mapping your Data (1) - Existing digital data

  Handling existing data - Excel files, Access DBs. Pros and Cons of both data sources. Saving copies, dos and don’ts.
  Creating points - from co-ordinate values in the data, projections and styles
  Creating points - from address data (e.g. postcodes), look up databases, solving common data issues

• Mapping your Data (2) - Creating New Data Layers

  New table structures - adding columns, defining field types, projections, etc.
  Plotting data - adding information to the map, drawing techniques and tips
  Editing objects - moving points, reshaping polygons and polylines
  Adding attribute data - adding text and data to the browser or via the info tool
  Batch updates - using update column function, copy and paste, grabbing spatial information, updates from a separate layer

• Spatial selection methods

  Selection tools - select, marquee select, polygon select, radius select. Boundary select.
  Using queries - adding as a new layer, managing queries
  Buffers - creating buffers, multiple buffers, cosmetic layer or new layer

• Basic SQL

  Browser filters and sorting - basic SQL functions directly through the browser, different results than a query
  An overview of the SQL dialogue box - what goes in each box, what drop down list value can be used in each box
  Querying for text, dates and numbers - query structures and types, what’s different in each type of query
  Wildcard searches - how to find data from only a part match
  Operators - AND, OR, LIKE. How they work and what they do.
  Database joins - linking data together through database values. Saving workspaces with join queries.

• Thematic Maps

  What is a thematic map? - what data structure requirements are there and when to create a thematic
  Numerical and text based maps - ranges or individual. Examples of both main types.
  Modifying thematic styles and legends - changing colours, symbology and the legend descriptions
  Saving thematics and thematic templates - dynamic data via a workspace or templates within the Thematic dialogue box.

Included with this course

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