Introduction

In the professional standards of cartography and geospatial design, the usage of skilled Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and powerful graphic design software is a crucial chasm to overcome. Avenza MAPublisher for Adobe Illustrator is a sure driver of overcoming this obstacle alongside. This 11.1 version, representing a mature and enhanced toolset, gives the cartographer, GIS professional, and graphic designer the chance to design maps of exceptional quality by working from their beloved vector environment of Adobe Illustrator.

Overview

Likewise, MAPublisher, as an extension, is not merely an add-on; it is a full-featured and purpose-built map designer running in the Adobe Illustrator environment. On the one hand, it borrows from Illustrator’s graphic facilities, which include unique typography commands, unexpected stylizing opportunities, and amazing vector drawing options, and, on the other, it injects some brain into these lungs, which are the GIS data input plus spatial analysis skills. Data synergy is the backbone for converting real as well as online geospatial data in a user-friendly manner within a single workflow. Users can create high-quality maps suitable for web, print, and mobile by using Adobe and geospatial intelligence tools together.

Description

Beyond any doubt, it is a very effective method to convert Adobe Illustrator footage into a map-making studio with limitless capabilities. It is able to analyze geographic data in formats that are specific to the field (i.e., coordinates, projections, and attributes). The supported formats include not just the ShareFile and caitiff, but also the KML, CSV, and web map services. Thematic layers in a graphic file are not just imported graphics; they are recognized as “smart” map features or graphic objects that are linked to their respective data attributes. This connection makes it possible to make the composition of the graphic, dynamic based on values, to use the advanced forms of labeling, and also to retain the ability of calling up the data source without a new one.

Key Features

Version 11.1 of MAPublisher extends the impressively robust underlying framework with enhanced reliability and interesting new functionality:

• Enhanced Data Import and Data Linking: Bringing complex GIS data into maps is made easy while retaining the layer structure, attribute tables, and coordinate system information.
• Style Layers: Map components have reconfigured style rules, which means that the process of fashioning is automatic in GIS software. This reduces the time spent on design.
• Improved Labeling Engine: MAPublisher conveniently places your point, line, and area features, taking consideration of the rule-based labeling and preventing overlaps, which enhances visual appeal and readability.
• Vector & Raster Data Ability: Use various types of data, such as vector data (such as roads and boundaries) or raster data (including satellite photos and elevation models in a full geographical context).
• Visualization Tools: It has a specific toolbar only for this purpose. It offers immediate access to basic tools for making grids, scales, legends, and the cardinal points, which change synchronously with the map movement.
• Export PDF Maps and Avenza Maps: The highlight feature is PDF and Avenza Maps export options; therefore, maps can now be transformed into geo-referenced maps and can be viewed on mobile devices without internet connectivity.

How To Install

The installation process is easy and very straightforward.

1. Prerequisites: First, make sure to have installed a licensed and suitable version of Adobe Illustrator (check the System Requirements section below) on your computer, where it should be closed.
2. Download: Find the installer for MAPublisher 11.1 at your customer account on the Avenza website and download it. This will be available after license purchase or trial start.
3. Run the installer: Click on the file to start the setup. For Windows, this could be MAPublisher-installer-11.1.exe or .dmg on Apple computers.
4. Follow prompts: The dialog window of the wizard will be presented on the screen and guide you through each step to install the software. It will automatically scan your Adobe Illustrator installation directory and will be installed in the same directory.
5. Authorize: The first time you launch the Illustrator program, the app will ask you to approve an extra feature for MAPublisher, which you can do using your Avenza license. Simply follow the on-screen instructions on the activation to complete the task.

System Requirements

To achieve optimal performance, the following basic requirements should be met: