Maptitude Learning Portal articles tagged with Beginner
You can request a free 1‑year student or educator license of Maptitude via the Maptitude Free Trial / Academic License page, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. This guide walks you through the steps to complete the request and what to prepare. Table of Contents 1. Eligibility Requirements 2. How to Submit the Request Form …
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You can show all map labels, even in crowded or overlapping areas, using map labeling software that gives you complete control over how labels appear and where they are placed. In Maptitude, you can easily allow overlapping labels and move them for clarity. This article walks you through enabling overlapping labels and repositioning them on …
You can create a nested average map, a heat map of values above and below the average, using mapping software. Nested average maps enable you to visualize how individual locations, such as ZIP Codes, counties, or customers, compare to the average value of a selected data field like sales, population, or income. In this article, …
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You can map addresses and postcodes in Europe using mapping software. This article will explain how you can geocode addresses or postcodes in Europe. Download a free mapping software trial of Maptitude Desktop or use your existing Maptitude Desktop license. Change the country package you are using to the Europe Country Package. Select New map of my …
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You can calculate drive-time rings and travel and distance time tables for multiple points using route planning software. These tools are powerful and can provide valuable insight into your business’ operations. However, it is also important to clearly understand when to use each tool and what their differences are. Key differences: Visual Representation: Drive-time rings …
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Connecticut has redefined its county structure by adopting nine planning regions, known as Councils of Governments (COGs), as county-equivalent entities for statistical and administrative purposes. This change was approved by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2022 and is set for full implementation by 2024. Historically, Connecticut was divided into eight counties, but these counties were …
You can add images to any area features in your map using mapping software. In this guide, we will explore how to create sets of centroids for each area feature and create custom icons for each set. Download and install a free trial of Maptitude mapping software, or use your own license of desktop Maptitude. Start …
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If you are having difficulty downloading Maptitude or a data Country Package via the Download Manager, you can use the ShareFile link in your download email. If there is no ShareFile link in your download email, you can contact Support to request a ShareFile link. Use the following steps to install using ShareFile. Downloading Both …
An empty message dialog box may appear when using Maptitude. This occurs when the program is running on Windows Server with a missing or incorrect WebView2 control installation. A message from Maptitude should also appear on startup to recommend you install WebView2. The Download button will redirect you to the Microsoft site to download and install …
Routing is included with all licenses of Maptitude. Under the “Method” section of the Distance and Travel Time Table menu, the Route radio option may be grayed out if your map does not have a street/line layer. This may be caused by accidentally dropping or removing a street or highway layer. To solve this, you …
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