What's new in the CartoVista 3.5 Viewer?

Server Layers

With server layers, CartoVista 3.5 includes a new set of mapping capabilities that go beyond the limitations of Adobe Flash vectors to now enable the deployment of more complex GIS data. Working with live GIS data stored in map files (e.g. ESRI Shapes or MapInfo tables) or in relational databases (e.g. SQL Server), customers can integrate live data in their CartoVista application. With raster and vector mode rendering, server layer open up a new world of possibilities for dynamic map content.

Server layers can display complex polygon and point layers. In terms of styles, server layers can feature advanced cartographic rendering with extensive labeling options, for a high quality mapping experience. Server layers are deployed using the CartoVista 3.5 Server component, developed for the Microsoft Windows server platform.

Heatmap Thematic Analysis

Heatmaps offer a new type of thematic analysis that can be created from point data to highlight relative density in a dataset. Heatmap analysis use color to clearly depict areas of higher density on the map (e.g. red meaning more points, blue meaning less).

This new type of analysis can be created with a large number of points in a few seconds. The heatmap analysis radius can be configured in the thematic settings in pixels or using map ground units (kilometers, miles, feet, etc.).

Data Table Toolbar

The new data table toolbar now allows copying the table data in the clipboard and creating chart from the data table columns.

Enhanced Info Tool Window

The info tool window has been enhanced to properly show the feature styles and allow the end user to copy the data to the clipboard. The info tool window can also be configured to display the geographic coordinates of the point clicked.

Enhanced Selection Styles

Selection styles in CartoVista 3.5 have been enhanced to clearly depict the selected items using a halo color around the selection. The selection color can be configured in the CartoVista viewer to control how map features are rendered when they are selected.

Accessibility Enhancements

With the recent adoption of accessibility standards around the world, one must ensure that people with disabilities can access the content of websites and web applications. Creating accessible CartoVista maps is part of this challenge while creating exciting and engaging experiences on the web.

CartoVista 3.5 has been enhanced to leverage the accessibility advantages of the Adobe Flash® platform, including support for Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) and other assistive techologies. Users can now use their keyboard to navigate within the map. The challenge of accessible maps is to remove any obstacles that prevent screen readers or keyboard-only tools from functioning effectively when rendering map and related content.