• Create a map in your PC GIS program, or create or download standard georeferenced raster images from any number of available programs or internet download sites.
• Convert the PC georeferenced images to Tierra Mapper format using Tierra Converter (included PC tool with Tierra Mapper).
• Copy the converted maps and any database point or Shapefile point or polyline datasets you want to map on to your PPC memory card.
• Open a raster image and any point or polyline databases or Shapefiles you want to map in Tierra Mapper.
• Activate a GPS in Tierra Mapper and you are ready to map with Tierra Mapper.
• Link new point feature creation to a Visual CE application for powerful attribute data collection.

ArcGIS and MapInfo raster maps from various sources

• ArcGIS or AutoCAD raster maps with world header files.
• MapInfo raster maps with a TAB file.
• USGS DRG's with world header files.
• Maps can be downloaded from various internet sources.
• Tierra Converter PC application (included) converts raster maps to Tierra Mapper format for Pocket PC.

Shapefile (ESRI) Support

• Vector point and polyline layers are supported in Shapefile format.
• Supported by ArcGIS, MapInfo and AutoCAD.  Layers can be copied from a PC GIS or created on the PPC in Tierra Mapper.

Database Support

• PPC 2003 supports Pocket Access (.cdb)
• Visual CE support provides access to PPC Native Object Store and Pocket Access databases on both PPC 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.
• SQL CE support is scheduled for a later release.

Multi Layer GIS Mapping  

• Layer control dialog allows multiple point and polygon layers to be displayed with your raster image map. 
• Labels, visibility, symbology, and editable layers are user selectable

GPS Functionality

• Center on GPS shows current location and direction of travel.  Coordinates and elevation are displayed at the top of the map. 
• GPS points and tracks can be collected and saved in Shapefiles (tracks) or databases.
• GPS Information status screen shows GPS satellite, fix, and location information.
• Standard NMEA compatible GPS support; integrated, compact flash, bluetooth, or serial cable to most handheld GPS's.

GIS & GPS Tools

• Redline tool for free hand drawing text or graphics on the map.
• Navigation mode shows direction and distance to target (image on right).
• Zoom In, Out, Full Extents, and Previous.  Zoom In and Out at preset intervals or by user selected box.
• Measure tool shows segment and cumulative distance, and bearing to last point.
• Track tolerance can be set for collecting GPS track nodes.
• Full control over layer symbology.
• Map north mode shows current travel direction by rotating the center on GPS icon.
• Map rotation mode rotates the map so up is always the current travel direction.
• Coordinate display and map units are user selectable.
• Map sessions can be saved and opened.

Integration with Visual CE data forms

• Feature attribute collection is facilitated by seamless integration with robust Visual CE database forms.
• Form applications and Tierra Mapper share the same database.  
• Points can be displayed and labeled on a map in Tierra Mapper.
• Point locations can be created from the map (GPS or user selected) and the the Visual CE form is automatically opened for attribute collection, or points can be added with the GPS functionality in Visual CE and these points will be visible in Tierra Mapper.
• Toggle back and forth from Visual CE forms to Tierra Mapper maps.
• Map labels can be any attribute data field collected on the Visual CE form.