Ortelius 1.1 improves Library Manager, workflow options
updated 03:15 pm EDT, Tue July 27, 2010
Map-making software adds export options, bugfixes
Mapdiva has released an upgrade of its map design software, Ortelius 1.1. The vector-based app serves a variety of uses, such as creating map graphics and designing land maps, floor plans, landscape plans and scaled drawings. It incorporates royalty-free maps of the world, and has a collection of drawing tools. Other features include WYSIWYG map labeling, calibrated color support and layer management. Amongst compatible file formats are JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF and ERSI.
Version 1.1 launches with a completely rewritten Library Manager, which manages cartography symbols and styles and now integrates Ortelius's upgraded symbol creator. Symbols can be created using double-click actions in the rewritten Symbols & Styles palette, which now sports 1,700 items. Also present in the software are expanded options for working with file formats, for instance in export. The update adds over a dozen bugfixes and some smaller changes.
Ortelius 1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.5 and a graphics card with support for Core Image. A 2GHz processor is also recommended. The app costs $100.
