With the recent release of the Feature Data Objects (FDO) extension, Map Suite now supports more vector and raster data formats than ever before. With a running total of more than two dozen vector data formats and over 75 raster formats, chances are good that you'll be able to use Map Suite to work with the spatial data and imagery that you already have at your disposal.
Today, let's take a look at the complete rage of formats supported by the most recent versions of Map Suite Desktop, Web, Services and Silverlight Editions.
Native Data Formats
Map Suite comes built-in with native support for these formats:
Raster Formats
Vector Formats
- Mr. Sid
- ECW
- JPEG 2000
- BMP
- TIFF
- GeoTIFF
- ShapeFile
- SQL 2008
- Oracle Spatial
Vector data in PostgreSQL PostGIS format is also supported through the use of a bundled extension.
FDO Extension Enabled Data Formats
Important Note
Because the FDO extension is based on a third-party open-source code library, you may experience unexpected issues beyond ThinkGeo's control when using an FDO-supported data format.
By using the FDO extension included with Map Suite Desktop 3.0.307 or Map Suite Web and Services Editions 3.1.124 and higher, the following formats are also available to you:
Vector Formats
Raster Formats
How To Use FDO-Supported Formats in Map Suite
We've just posted a handy FDO Extension QuickStart Guide that will show you how to work with the above listed data formats in your Map Suite project, so you can easily get started right away.
If you have any questions about Map Suite's supported data formats or the FDO extension in general, feel free to post in the ThinkGeo support discussion forum for your Map Suite product edition. If you're new to Map Suite, our sales team would be happy to answer your questions -- just send us an email or call toll-free 1-866-847-7510 (outside North America, dial 1-785-727-4133).