OPERATION - Quick Start Data Extract

To extract a DEM file from the supplied World or USA database on disc, the Convert utility allows you to select a specific area and take the compressed PSB data file and output DEM format for selected latitude and longitude area..... more details

OPERATION - Quick Start Map Rendering

Open the MapRender3D application. Select the relief color scheme by Opening Settings and selecting one of the .REL files, initially NATURAL.REL or CLASSIC.REL might be most suitable for a first pass. Select the DEM file...... more details

OPERATION - Additional Rendering Styles

There are two options - with a little concentration you can create your own Style by taking a template style and modifying the values...... more details
Alternatively you can download a collection of ready-made Styles that Digital Wisdom developed for various projects. Styles Collection in regular Zip format; Styles Collection in WinZip .exe self-extracting format.

OPERATION - Additional DEM Resouces

Various DEM datasets can be obtained from the US Geological Survey and many other sites over the Internet...... more details

OPERATION - Working with Vector Maps

Maprender3D relief maps can be matched to Geocart vector maps - see our separate discussion on this topic on this topic....... more details

INPUT & DATA IMPORT

Issues and FAQ's relating to data import....... more details

OUTPUT & IMAGE EXPORT

Issues and FAQ's relating to image export....... more details

MAP PROJECTION

Issues and FAQ's relating to map projections....... more details

MAPRENDER3D OPERATIONS

Issues and FAQ's relating to running the MapRender3D application....... more details