LocalConnect

LocalConnect, version 1.1.20, developed by Cogent3D, is an essential tool for anyone looking to efficiently manage and convert GIS data. Falling under the Internet & Network category and specifically the Download Managers subcategory, LocalConnect stands out for its robust functionality. This application is designed to work on Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11, making it versatile for a broad range of users.

The primary advantage of LocalConnect is its ability to handle a multitude of formats for various data types. It can automatically convert Elevation data in DTED, DEM, ARCGrid, GEOTIFF, SRTM, XYZ Grid, and BIL formats. For imagery, it covers MRsid, ECW, IMG, GeoTIFF/TIFF/BIGTIFF, JPG2K, JPG, DOQQ, and NITF (RPF) formats. Additionally, it supports vectors in Shapefiles and MapInfo formats. Users will find the program file LocalConnect.exe particularly straightforward for initiating these conversions.

Moreover, the software includes tools for developing custom forms, enhancing the display of data attribution in a more user-friendly manner. One of its key updates in the latest version is the ability to load directly converted files into WebConnect, streamlining the data integration process considerably.

The application also supports importing shapefiles and raster GIS data while allowing for the exporting of collected or modified shapefiles. Previous versions, including 1.1, and 1.0, laid the groundwork for this versatile tool, but 1.1.20 brings it to a new level of efficiency and ease of use. More

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