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Update History : Version 4.0
New Features
New Publish for the Web function
This menu function exports the current Workspace for easy and fast publishing on the web using Orbit FlashMap(r). Go through a few wizard steps to create an Orbit FlashMap configuration file. This function uses EOS resources available for publishing. To publish on the web, use Orbit FlashMap®.
New Maptip Attribute behavior
Added definition of an attribute as Maptip. Maptips appear on the map view as tooltips appear on the toolbar and menu. Maptips are shown for the selected dataset only and show the maptip attribute when hoovering above an object (point and hold still).
New Hyperlink Attribute behavior
Added definition of an attribute as Hyperlink or URL. Execute hyperlink function from the object inspector and auto-execute hyperlink setting for real-time automatic execution of URL at selection of object. Merges URL syntax with attribute value.
New Dynamic Symbol Editing
Added Dynamic Symbols creation wizard. Creation and editing of symbols used on point objects by selecting a symbol from the symbols library of your choice. Dynamic registration of symbol choice, size and orientation for each object. Integrated Rotate and Scaling edit functions.
New Toolbox for Image and Vector resource processing
New Integrated toolbox with processing tools for Vector and Image resources, such as an image multiresolution maker and other useful tools.
New Pie Chart Graphics
Create Pie Charts based on attribute values or on attribute classification and specify graphic appearance as part of a legend setting. Pie charts can be generated on the fly. Combine attributes, assign colors, determine size by attribute value, choose dynamic label, and save pie chart settings in legend.
New Print Layout Template Editor
Create your own print layouts using the new Template Editor. Position map view, legend, northing, scalebar, scale, date and other items on your page layout and use the template for printing.
Added Desktop Layout preferences
Orbit now remembers and restores the placement of all windows and toolbars. You can save and recall your favorite desktop layouts.
Added Active Function display
The Status bar now shows the active function by icon and name. The Active Function determines the behavior of the cursor in the main map view.
DataSet List management
Functions added to move a dataset up/down/first/last
New Fixed Pan functions
Functions added to pan the main map view east/west/north/south by a single button.
New Annotation and Redlining tools
Added Freehand line and Note annotation objects. Easier creation and editing of annotation objects. Added Copy Object and Paste Format functions.
Enhanced Functions
Enhanced Object Selection
Dynamic adding and altered adding of objects to selection list by using Control and Shift buttons while selecting. Faster processing of large selections.
Enhanced Smart Zoom function
The Smart Zoom function now incorporates panning when holding down the Control key while dragging.
Enhanced Legend Classification tools
Legend Classification now includes easier management of rows (add/remove, up/down) and automated setting of parameters such as a color ramp, line with ramp, symbol size ramp.
Classification lists amount of objects per class.
Creation of Classes by Natural Breaks, Equal Interval and Equal Area
Enhanced and New Object Editing functions
Improved Parallel calculation, Merge And Dissolve function, Explode function, Pointlist Reverse function, Pointlist Optimization function, Rotate to construction line function, Rotate and Scale symbols function (for dynamic symbols only)
Enhanced Buffer function
Improved object selection criteria from buffered area.
Enhanced Object Inspector
Added Attribute Classification tool for range of selected objects and export of list
Added horizontal scrollbar for easier viewing of multiple attribute rows
Added real-time object information
Added 'keep single object out of list' function by shift-clicking the 'delete object from list' icon.
Enhanced Measure tool
Added measure tool for circular range.
Enhanced Resource Browser
The Resource Browser now displays your complete folder environment and drive names as usual in Windows environments.
Added Attribute Table Selection sort
The Attribute Table view now sorts by row header and by row selection.
Enhanced Resource Format Support
Improved support for very large OID image databases
Added default limited-capabilities free DXF/DWG reader
Updated versions of SID and ECW support.
Upgraded support for georeferenced JPG, BMP GIF and other image formats
Upgraded support for MIF, NTF and E00
Improved driver for SHP for faster access
The Orbit Image Database or OID system can now group a set of SID and/or ECW files and use them as single resource. Image format support now recognizes georeference extensions for JPG, BMP, and other image file formats.
New Keyboard Shortcuts
A wide range of Keyboard Shortcuts are added for fast operation.