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  • 13.09.2024 GIS Constructor expands spatial data display capabilities
    The KB "Panorama" has developed GIS Constructor for Qt Designer version 15.0.3 for the MS Windows operating system. The program has improved algorithms for data processing and display, refined the task of connecting to geoportals, and expanded the functionality and list of available methods in the MAPAPI interface.
    In the new version, the number of supported sheets for multi-sheet maps has increased fourfold. The accuracy of transparency calculations for vector objects and polygon objects β€” colored glass β€” has been enhanced. Algorithms for interaction with the GIS Server have been improved, including the mechanism for interacting during the editing of maps containing a small number of objects. The rendering of height and depth matrices has been accelerated with smoothing. The display of smoothed matrices has been parallelized, significantly reducing delays when working with them. For example, on a quad-core processor with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz, the rendering speed of smoothed matrices has increased by 2.5 times.
    The capabilities for displaying vector maps have been enhanced. The rendering of dashed lines has been optimized for drawing long segments at large map scales. The new functionality for automatic generalization of displayed map objects allows polygons and linear objects to be visualized as clusters when their dimensions become smaller than 48 pixels during scale changes. These new display capabilities enhance the visibility of vector maps without losing informativeness.
    The program has increased the speed of loading and displaying tiles thanks to automatic performance assessment of the computer and multithreading. Access to archived geoportal data has been added, enabling queries based on date, period, and cloud cover of images. Caching functions for the WMS protocol have been introduced to speed up access and ensure offline operation. Support for dynamic geoportals and proxies with authorization has been implemented. New geoportals and layers have been added, including data from Roskadastr and a new service "Topographic maps of the world". The ability to connect digital terrain models via the WCS protocol has also been realized.
    The tools for adding data to the main document now support graphic file formats BMP, JPEG, PNG, GeoTIFF, and TIFF.
    For the object list, functions for opening the object list file for data from the GIS Server and adding map objects to the list based on search context have been implemented. The capability for pan-chromatic merging of rasters has been realized. This allows for the enhancement of the resolution of a color raster using a higher-resolution pan-chromatic image. Multispectral data often contains a higher-resolution pan-chromatic channel, and merging it can improve the visual characteristics of the color raster. Merging can be performed in one of three ways: averaging by channels, transforming through the IHS color space, and using the Brovey method.
    Methods for editing label text have been added, including options for setting text in sub-objects with line breaks, fitting text to the dimensions of a rectangular area, and establishing overall text alignment. An MTW to TIFF export function has been implemented, allowing the setting of height format, algorithm, compression level, tile size, pseudocode value, and other parameters. Methods for displaying selected object lists with custom styles (defined by conditional symbols) in the open document have been added. This enables users to group objects into lists and assign each list its own display style. Custom styles consist of a set of conditional symbols based on localizations.
    Methods for constructing intersections of multipolygons as multipolygons and creating map objects from coordinates in a text file have been realized. Support for the WebP format, used for image compression in Mbtiles, BIR, GeoPackage databases, and geoportals, has been added. Import functions for DXF have been refined to support various code pages for correct processing of map labels. Algorithms for reading spatial data from the DBM format have been improved. Diagnostics for connecting to spatial data databases have been expanded, particularly for authorization errors. The saving of vector maps in SHP format has been optimized to account for repeating semantics, which are now combined into a single field in the DBF table. An API interface for auto-saving a full copy of the map during editing has been implemented.
    GIS Constructor is a set of geoinformation components for use in the visual programming environment Qt Designer, enabling the development of custom GIS applications. Visualization of digital map content is carried out using conditional symbols accepted for topographic, general geographic, and various special maps. The geoinformation system offers extensive capabilities for performing calculations and ensuring the display of spatial data on various graphic devices in standard and custom symbol systems. Core functions can be executed in multithreaded mode. Automatic optimization of used RAM is supported for processing large volumes of data (tens of gigabytes) on limited resources (hundreds of megabytes).
    The toolkit is adapted for operation on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, QNX, MS Windows) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, PowerPC, SPARC, ARM). The toolkit includes components for visual design of GIS applications and libraries for a cross-platform multithreaded GIS core. GIS Constructor provides a cross-platform MAPAPI interface, allowing developers to work in their preferred operating system. Developers can release GIS applications for a set of operating systems through simple builds with minimal changes to the source code.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 12.09.2024 GIS technologies from the KB "Panorama" will be presented at the conference "Digital reality: space and spatial data, processing technologies" in Minsk
    From September 16 to 19, 2024, a joint international scientific and technical conference titled "Digital Reality: Space and Spatial Data, Processing Technologies" will take place in Minsk, Republic of Belarus. The event is organized by JSC "Racurs", the State Corporation "Roscosmos", the State Property Committee of the Republic of Belarus, and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Representatives from the KB "Panorama" will give presentations on topics such as "Artificial intelligence in cartography", "Formation of a unified geoinformation space", "Spatial data. A new digital reality", and "Experience in Supporting the Federal Fund for Spatial Data, the Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region, and Corporate GIS". During the event, company specialists will share best practices in using geoinformation technologies to enhance business efficiency and innovative methods of their application.
    The international conference in Minsk will facilitate the formation of new professional connections among market participants, allowing for the exchange of experiences, regional practices, and advanced solutions in photogrammetry, geodesy, cartography, and geoinformatics. Joint discussions among experts will provide opportunities to develop effective directions for industry growth in the coming years. We invite everyone interested to attend the conference and participate. Detailed information about the upcoming event is available on the official website.

  • 11.09.2024 Training material has been prepared on the formation of combined symbols in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from the "Panorama" Design Bureau have created a video tutorial on using the "Formation of a combined symbol" mode. This mode is part of the "Map Editor" toolbar and is available to users of the GIS "Panorama" and "Panorama-Editor".
    The task "Formation of a combined symbol" is used for placing conditional combined symbols on the map. A combined symbol is a group of vector symbols that share a common anchor point and are arranged vertically. It is not recommended to use vector objects that are displayed as "Graphic Symbols".
    The video tutorial demonstrates the process of creating a combined conditional symbol consisting of two vector objects. The dialog window for this mode is divided into two parts. The lower field contains a template ruler that allows users to pre-select conditional symbols as components of the combined symbol for future use. The composition of the conditional symbol layouts is saved during the creation of the vector map with the selected classifier.
    In the upper field of the dialog, there is an option to select a conditional symbol from the classifier without adding it to the template ruler. Additionally, users can modify the attribute data of conditional symbols using the "Semantics" button and change the arrangement of the symbol's components. When placed on the map, the combined symbol is automatically grouped into a set of objects. If there are multiple open maps in the document, after activating the mode, users should select the map where the combined conditional symbol will be placed.
    You can find the training materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 10.09.2024 The "Workstation of cadastral engineer" facilitates the creation of a cadastral plan for the formation or clarification of parts of land plots
    In the KB "Panorama," version 15.3.2 of the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" has been developed. The new version has improved tools for generating cadastral documents and the Cadastral Work Database. The "Land survey plan" mode has been updated to version 9. It now includes the generation of a text report and XML document for the formation or clarification of a part of a land plot. For this type of cadastral work, an algorithm has been implemented to search and extract data from the cadastral map using the boundaries of the existing land plot. The program automatically searches for all parts within the object with the code of the existing plot and inserts information about them into the report.
    The procedure for processing multi-contour parts of land plots when generating text reports has been refined. For each part, one table is inserted, separated by a blank line for information about several contours of the part, similar to multi-contour plots. When filling out the section "Clarification of Boundaries of Adjacent Plots", consideration is given to the contour type of the adjacent plot, processing only the plots being clarified.
    Due to the extension of the validity period of the XML schema MP_v09_R03, established in Rosreestr letter No. 18-6325-TG/24 dated July 8, 2024, elements related to version MP_v09_R04 have been temporarily removed from the dialog. The path to the schema for verification has also been changed in accordance with version MP_v09_R03. A variable algorithm for searching characteristic points of cadastral objects has been implemented to establish their belonging to a cadastral object. When forming plots, it is permissible to omit checks for cadastral and accounting numbers for point markers.
    The dialog "Information from the state real estate cadastre" has been updated. Tabs that were not supported by information have been removed, and the order of sending requests has been modified based on the type of cadastral object. An analysis of the area type of the cadastral objectβ€”whether clarified or declarativeβ€”has been added. Information about the signature type is displayed in the dialog.
    The "Base of cadastral works" mode has been enhanced, adding the ability to attach files in XML and ZIP formats to documents. A new button, "Add with Copying", has been added to the main form of the mode, allowing users to add new list items by copying information from existing records in the database. This approach enables the same foundational document to be used when creating multiple different cadastral documents.
    The "Editing attributes of a cadastral object" dialog has been updated. The outdated field "Presence of real estate object" has been removed from the display of information about parts of land plots, and several field names have been changed. For land plots, the order of semantic display has been altered. When processing a multi-contour cadastral object "Part", the value from the "Contour number of the part object" field is recorded in the first column of the "Contour List" table; otherwise, the value is taken from the "Cadastral or other number or designation" field. Attributes characterizing information about the zone have been grouped together for easier input and editing.
    The "Technical plan" mode has been improved, fixing the saving of region codes into semantics and internal code arrays, as well as displaying the region name obtained from the "Address database" in the dialog. If a region code is present, the object's address is recorded in the XML file. The algorithm for searching plots within which a structure is located has been modified. Report templates have been corrected to eliminate duplication of the text "The technical plan was prepared as a result of cadastral work related to:"
    The "Map (plan) of the object land 2024" mode has been updated, correcting the recording of contour numbers (designations) for multi-contour objects in XML. The saving of attached documents defining land categories, types of permitted use, and plot addresses for reuse has been implemented. The recording of the oks_exploitation element in the XML file has been corrected.
    The "Correction of registry errors" mode has been refined. The check for the presence of an original contour for the corrected object has been changed. This algorithm ensures the processing of cadastral objects that previously did not have coordinate descriptions of boundaries. In this case, only corrected coordinates are recorded in the XML file, without the originals.
    The "Certificate of inspection of the property" mode has been enhanced with a check for the presence of an attached file when recording documents. If the file exists, an optional element AppliedFile is recorded in the XML document. If there is no file, the element is not created.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 09.09.2024 GIS "Panorama" in collaboration with the "Panorama Vision" complex recognizes buildings and structures in satellite images and aerial photographs
    The Design Bureau "Panorama" has developed GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.2 and the automatic recognition and vectorization service "Panorama Vision" version 1.1.0. The new version expands the capabilities of the "Panorama Vision" automatic recognition and vectorization complex and improves the tools for automatic interpretation of satellite images. The program includes a neural network model for outlining buildings in terrain images. The "Panorama Vision" service converts recognized building outlines into rectangular shapes and adjusts their positions to accurately match the foundations of the buildings. The resulting model ensures recognition accuracy of over 90%. To train the model, satellite images of cities in the Russian Federation were used alongside vector maps containing outlines of roofs and walls of buildings. For precise outline determination, the spatial resolution of the data must be between 0.5 to 1 meter/pixel for satellite images and 0.25 to 0.01 meters/pixel for aerial photographs. For example, recognizing building outlines in satellite images of Moscow with a resolution of 0.6 meters/pixel over an area of 25 square kilometers took 2 minutes and 20 seconds. As a result of the processing, 2,895 objects were created. The application of the new model will allow for identifying unregistered buildings and structures in conjunction with data from the Russian State Register, as well as promptly updating existing information on vector maps.
    The complex allows for processing terrain images in RSW/JPG/TIFF/PNG formats and data from open geoportals. "Panorama Vision" recognizes outlines of fields, hydrological objects (rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.), buildings, and structures. The processing results are provided to users in the form of a vector map, which can be downloaded via the WFS protocol. The complex is implemented as services that provide remote access to data interpretation. It is hosted on the internet on the servers of the design bureau "Panorama". Access to the complex is available from the list of application tasks in GIS "Panorama": Launch applications - Automatic sattelite recognition.
    The new version of the program and documentation are available on the website in the Download section.

  • 05.09.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Central African Republic
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Central African Republic, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 03.09.2024 A training video material has been prepared on the framing design of selected map fragments in the GIS "Operator"
    The specialists of the "Panorama" Design Bureau have prepared a video tutorial on the task "Slicing and bordering selected fragments", which is available in the GIS "Operator" and GIS "Panorama". The discussed mode is intended for the automatic preparation of a set of formatted map fragments in accordance with accepted conventional symbols for printing. The formatting of a fragment is carried out using standard conventional symbols for topographic maps that are accepted for the scale of the formatted map, following the samples of formatting nomenclature sheets.
    The video tutorial demonstrates an example of formatting a map fragment with a pre-selected closed linear object, which will be used as a frame for the formatted fragment. The result of adjusting the parameters for frame formatting is shown. When the following options are enabled:
    - "Decoration only", the selected fragment will be formatted; if multiple fragments are selected, frame formatting will be performed, but the cutting of fragments will not take place. Upon completion of the procedure, the formatted maps are automatically added to the open map.
    - "Without rectangular grid", elements of the rectangular grid (exits and line labels) will not be generated.
    - "Group", separate objects related to one formatting element (all exit lines of the rectangular grid, geodetic grid, points of the geodetic frame for large scales) will be grouped into one object with sub-objects. If this option is disabled, all separate strokes will be generated as independent objects.
    When formatting fragments at scales of 1:500,000 and 1:1,000,000, containing several original nomenclature sheets, square numbering can be performed either within the original nomenclature sheets or as continuous numbering from the boundaries of the fragment using the "Continuous numbering of areas" option.
    You can familiarize yourself with the educational materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 02.09.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the Spatial Data Bank geoportal
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the Spatial Data Bank geoportal, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 30.08.2024 In the GIS "Panorama Mobile" for the Aurora OS, tools for terrain map analysis have been improved
    The "Panorama" Design Bureau has developed GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.6 for the domestic mobile OS Aurora. The new version includes a search feature for map objects by name and a specified set of object criteria, along with an updated interface for viewing search results.
    The implemented functionality allows users to search for map objects based on specified criteria: by the inclusion of a specified string in the object's name (for example, the word "Mir" to find the object "Mir Street"), by object type (such as forests or lakes), by layer (such as hydrology or buildings), or by localization (for example, linear or vector). The display mode for search results has been enhanced to simultaneously show brief information about the found object and its outline on the map, allowing for interactive browsing of the list of found objects.
    The brief information display panel supports both gesture-based navigation (switching between found objects using standard swipe gestures) and button controls ("previous"/"next"). To simplify the selection of an object from a large number of found items, a list view of results is available. When selecting from the list of found objects, users can switch to a detailed view of the object's characteristics. The detailed information mode displays the object's attributes and characteristics. Additionally, users can cycle through search result objects using standard gestures and switch to the object display mode on the map. The currently active object is retained across all result display modes. Object selection for editing modes ("Delete" or "Change point") utilizes the search results display interface, allowing users to select an object based on its outline on the map or its attribute characteristics.
    "Panorama Mobile" allows users to open and edit the main formats of digital maps from the GIS "Panorama" and popular geoportals on mobile devices based on the Aurora OS. It processes information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. Users can prepare a necessary set of spatial data in one of the desktop products (GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-Editor", GIS Panorama Mini) and transfer it to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". The data processing occurs offline, without an internet connection. As the user moves, their current position is dynamically displayed based on coordinates obtained from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For convenience, there is an option to synchronize the map position with the current location. To save the coordinates obtained during movement, a track recording mode is available, which creates a separate map and marks the trajectory of movement. Basic information about all map objects is provided during work. The program is developed using the GIS Constructor toolkit, which offers components for creating mobile applications that work with digital maps in the C++ programming language using Qt.
    The Aurora OS is a Russian mobile operating system developed by "Open Mobile Platform". The operating system is designed to build a trusted mobile infrastructure and protect sensitive information in government organizations and large to medium-sized commercial companies. It contributes to ensuring the technological sovereignty of the state through a secure mobile environment and complies with all regulatory requirements in the field of national security and information protection. The Aurora OS allows for centralized management of mobile device fleets and applied mobile software through Aurora Center. The current version of the Aurora mobile OS has been certified by the FSTEC of Russia and fully meets the requirements for operating systems of type "A" with a protection class of 4 and a trust level of 4.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 29.08.2024 Specialists from the "Panorama" Design Bureau participated in the conference "Current Issues in Geodesy and Geoinformation Systems" in Kazan
    The international oil and gas chemical exhibition "TATOILEXPO" concluded in Kazan, during which the conference "Current Issues in Geodesy and Geoinformation Systems" was held. The event took place from August 26 to 28, 2024, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "Kazan Expo".
    At the conference, specialists from the "Panorama" Design Bureau presented a report on "The Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Creation of Spatial Objects". Company representatives shared their experiences and answered questions regarding the use of neural networks in the fields of cadastre, geodesy, cartography, forestry, agriculture, and other areas. During the event, the main capabilities of the automatic recognition and vectorization system "Panorama Vision", which is based on artificial intelligence utilizing deep neural networks with an attention mechanism, were demonstrated.
    Leading analysts, speakers, and industry leaders participated in the conference. The international exhibition serves as a significant discussion platform for exchanging experiences and addressing current issues in the development of geodesy, geoinformation systems, and fostering a favorable business environment.

  • 28.08.2024 In the GIS "Panorama", the list of data compression formats for creating tile pyramids has been expanded
    The "Panorama" KB has developed GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.1. The new version includes enhanced tools for managing the digital classifier RSC, formatting topographic maps, performing overlay operations, and viewing user connection statistics to the GIS Server. Support for the webp format has been added when generating tile pyramids.
    The task "Classifier Editor" has been updated. When displaying the object table in list mode, the ability to customize the display of object properties has been added. The table can be sorted by any object property in both ascending and descending order. To apply sorting by a specific column, you need to click the left mouse button on the header of that column. A repeated click on the same column header will sort the data in reverse order. The selection of displayed properties and the table view is retained when switching between tabs in the task window.
    By default, the object table is displayed as a matrix of conditional signs. To display the list of objects, you need to click the "Displaying the characteristics of objects" button at the bottom of the table. The property display settings are configured in the context menu, which opens by right-clicking in the table area. The menu allows you to add or remove columns with object properties, except for the columns indicating row selection and localization icons, as well as the "Code" and "Key" columns. Columns with additional object properties are always added to the right of the non-removable columns and to the right of the column where the context menu was invoked. If the context menu was opened outside of the table columns, the new column will appear to the right of all existing ones. The updated program saves the composition, order, and widths of the table columns and restores the table view upon reopening the Classifier Editor. Support for displaying groups of closely located small objects, such as polygons or lines, as clustersβ€”conditional signs with a count of generalized objects at corresponding pointsβ€”has also been added.
    The task "Map Editor" has been improved. In the "Merging objects" mode, the quality of stitching area objects has been enhanced: a preliminary alignment of contours has been added before stitching objects. In the "Cutting of polygon object" mode, the ability to select the saved shape of the object has been introduced. When cutting the original polygon into two or more parts, the result is saved as a single multipolygon: the outer parts of the object are recorded as one object. An option "Create Multipolygon" has been added to the context menu of the mode; when disabled, the outer parts of the cut object are saved as separate area objects.
    In the "Alignment of selected objects" toolbar, a mode for "Formation of a combined symbol" has been added. A combined symbol is a set of vector objects selected from the map classifier, sharing a common anchor point and arranged vertically. After being applied to the map, the combined symbol can be edited as a single object.
    The task "File - Export to tile pyramid - Mbtiles" has been enhanced. An option to save tiles in the webp format has been added.
    The webp format supports both lossy and lossless compression algorithms. On average, a compressed image takes up 30% less space compared to png. The webp format supports transparency like png and can contain metadata for the image.
    The functionality of the "View attributes from database" task, invoked by a button on the main panel, has been expanded.
    This task provides the display of object attributes from spatial databases connected via DBM files, as well as arbitrary attribute tables. For each table selected from the database, a tab has been added to display its contents. Up to three user-selected tables can additionally be placed under all tabs.
    A filter can be applied to select records from the table based on attribute values or through a specified SQL query. The sorted and filtered records can be saved in a text file in CSV format using the "Export to CSV" mode. The "Location on map" mode ensures synchronization between the table record and the map object, linked through the DBM file or service fields.
    ?The task "View passport" has been updated. In the "Create map" mode, when creating topographic maps, an automatic selection of the RSC classifier from the service list has been added. The list of classifiers and the correspondence between the classifier and the scale of the topographic map is stored in the file toporsclist.xml.
    In the "Current projection" mode, a button "Center of map dimensions" has been added for quick calculation of the axial meridian based on the map dimensions. The calculation is performed for the map type Topographic Universal Local.
    In the GIS Server connection dialog for users with administrative rights, a "Statistics" button has been added in the Monitoring tab. When the button is pressed, a protocol of the GIS Server's operational statistics for the current month is displayed. The protocol contains records of user connections and disconnections, indicating the current number of active users, as well as records of data opening and closing, specifying the number of users working with that data. The protocol is intended to facilitate server load analysis. The statistics request is supported on GIS Server version 11.1.3.1 and higher.
    The "Cadastral documents" task has been enhanced. The "Base of cadastral works" mode has been enhanced, allowing XML and ZIP files to be attached to documents. A button "Add with copying" has been added to the main form of the mode, enabling users to add new list items by copying information from existing records in the database. This approach allows the same foundational document to be used when creating several different cadastral documents.
    The "Land survey plan", version 9 mode has been improved. The order of processing multi-contour parts of land plots when generating text reports has been changed. Report templates have been corrected to eliminate duplication of the text "The boundary plan was prepared as a result of cadastral works related to". In "Land survey plan, version 9", XML file generation is temporarily carried out according to version MP_v09_R03 due to the extension of its validity until September 1, 2024, established in Rosreestr letter No. 18-6325-TG/24 dated July 8, 2024. Elements related to version MP_v09_R04 have been temporarily removed from the form. The path to the schema for verification has also been changed according to version MP_v09_R03. In the "Land survey plan" dialog, the outdated field "Purpose of cadastral works" has been removed from the "General data" tab.
    In the "Territory map-plan" mode, file names for geodetic construction schemes and land plot boundaries are recorded in a shortened form without specifying the full path in the XML file. When correcting boundaries for multi-contour plots (key S_PLOT_ERROR), processing of coordinates for all contours has been added, with information recorded in XML and in reports.
    The "Correction of registry errors" mode has been improved. The check for the presence of an original contour for the corrected object has been changed. This algorithm ensures processing of cadastral objects that previously did not have coordinate descriptions of boundaries. In this case, only corrected coordinates are recorded in the XML file without the originals.
    The "Geodetic Editor" task has been refined. A variable algorithm for identifying characteristic points of cadastral objects to establish their affiliation with a cadastral object has been implemented. When forming plots, it is permissible to omit checks for cadastral and accounting numbers for point markers. For cadastral objects, the recording of semantics with type TCODE has been corrected, and the order of saving repeated semantics has been changed to consider the type of cadastral object.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 27.08.2024 Training materials have been prepared for uploading Shape format files into the GIS "Panorama" for the "Astra Linux Special Edition" operating system
    Specialists from the KB "Panorama" have created a video tutorial on the task "Importing Data from Shape Format". This task is available in the GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator", and other software products from the KB "Panorama" for the "Astra Linux Special Edition" operating system.
    The video tutorial demonstrates the process of batch uploading data from the Shape exchange format using parameter settings. Files are uploaded with the application of object code composition settings and semantic characteristics according to the resource map classifier. Additionally, it shows how to establish correspondence between database table fields and semantics from the classifier.
    The configured correspondence of object code composition and database table can be saved as a project settings file (.SHI). When loading a project settings file (.SHI) obtained by exporting a map using the software products from the KB "Panorama", no additional project configuration is required. All settings are performed automatically. After selecting the output map and classifier, you can activate the execution of the process.
    You can familiarize yourself with the training materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 26.08.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Angola
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Angola, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 22.08.2024 The GIS Server SE has been developed for the domestic operating system RED OS
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have successfully completed testing that confirms the compatibility and proper functioning of the GIS Server SE in the RED OS environment.
    The GIS Server SE is a program that provides remote access to vector maps, remote sensing data, and spatial databases for users of GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator", GIS WebService SE, and other applications. Hosting data on the server protects it from unauthorized viewing, copying, modification, and printing. The GIS Server SE supports multi-level connections for distributed storage and processing of spatial data with automatic replication and backup. The GIS Server works with spatial databases managed by PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server in accordance with the OGC 06-103r4 standard: "OpenGIS Implementation Standard for Geographic information – Simple feature access – Part 1: Common architecture".
    RED OS is a Russian operating system from the Linux family for servers and workstations, providing a universal environment for using application software. The operating system is included in the registry of Russian software and is certified by the FSTEC of Russia. Legal entities are granted the right to use RED OS on a paid basis, while individuals can access the operating system without purchasing a license. The OS developer, "RED SOFT", creates comprehensive projects in the field of data storage and management based on its own portfolio of software products.
    The current version of GIS Server SE for RED OS is available for download in the Download section.

  • 21.08.2024 "Panorama" Design Bureau will participate in the conference "Current Issues in Geodesy and Geoinformation Systems" in Kazan
    From August 26 to 28, 2024, the international oil and gas chemical exhibition "TATOILEXPO" will take place in Kazan, during which the conference "Current Issues in Geodesy and Geoinformation Systems" will be held. The event is organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Kazan Expo".
    At the conference, representatives from KB "Panorama" will present a report on the topic "Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Creation of Spatial Objects". During the event, specialists will share their experience in using neural networks in geoinformation systems.
    The international exhibition will bring together displays from leading experts in the oil and gas industry of Russia and Central Asia. "TATOILEXPO" serves as an effective platform for exchanging experiences and discussing current challenges in the development of geodesy and geoinformation systems. KB "Panorama" invites everyone interested to attend the conference and participate in discussions on relevant issues. Detailed information about the upcoming event is available on the official website.

  • 20.08.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cote d
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 19.08.2024 The Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information ensures the maintenance of a database of minimum absolute flight altitudes in zones according to ICAO requirements
    In the "Panorama" KB, the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.3.0 has been developed to operate under the GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator". The new version includes the dialogs "Input area minimum altitude (AMA, MORA)" and "Output area minimum altitude (AMA, MORA)", which are designed in accordance with ICAO documents Doc 8168 "Rules of Aeronautical Service. Aircraft Flight Operations" (Volume II: "Construction of Visual Flight and Instrument Flight Procedures") and Doc 8697 "Guidelines for Aeronautical Charts" (Chapter 7: "Preparation of Specific Types of Charts").
    The "Input area minimum altitude (AMA, MORA)" dialog is intended for filling out and adjusting information in the Complex database about minimum heights using input fields: name, coordinates of the point in the zone, cell size, minimum safe height, artificial obstacle (height mark), and others.
    The "Output area minimum altitude (AMA, MORA)" dialog provides for the plotting on the aeronautical chart of objects such as "AMA area signature (meters)" or "AMA area signature (feet)", "Obstacle (illuminated)" or "Obstacle (unlit)", "Altitude mark" depending on the information filled in the database. When forming the sign for the AMA (MORA) area, two sizes of numbers are used: the larger size represents units corresponding to thousands of meters (feet), while the smaller size represents units corresponding to tens of meters (hundreds of feet, if feet are used on the chart to indicate heights).
    The Document Preparation Complex for Aeronautical Information is a set of tools for maintaining a database of aeronautical data, modeling and analyzing the aeronautical situation, generating aeronautical charts, and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in the AIXM 5.1 format. The "Flight Scheme Design" task is intended for designing departure, approach, and landing routes, as well as analyzing flight safety on these routes. The "Compliance Assessment of Aerodromes with Federal Aviation Regulations" task is designed for analyzing the aerodrome and its surrounding area to determine their suitability for the operation and flight of aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 16.08.2024 In the GIS "Panorama" for Linux, tools for batch processing of geospatial data using map object lists have been implemented
    In KB "Panorama", GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.0 has been developed for the operating systems "Astra Linux Special Edition", "ALT Linux", "RED OS", and Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04). The new version includes capabilities for managing lists of map objects, expands the functionality of the map editor when working with linear coordinate systems, and introduces a task for transitioning from geodetic heights on the ellipsoid to normal heights on the geoid.
    The program has added functionality for creating lists of map objects. Object lists are formed for selected objects, providing flexible options for including various combinations of objects using all available search and selection filter options provided by the system. The settings for object lists for the current map can be saved in an OBL format file and restored in subsequent sessions as needed. The object list creation dialog interface allows for adding new lists, modifying existing lists, and deleting them. Object lists are used for automated processing of groups of objects when performing intersections and unions, constructing zones around the contours of listed objects with specified parameters, and for conducting searches.
    The ability to dynamically label objects in lists has been implemented. This new method allows labels to be placed over the map considering the current display composition and visibility of objects. Dynamic labeling is performed according to the dimensions of the client area of the window. To improve readability during map scaling, such labels are always drawn while maintaining the font height chosen by the user. When labeling a polygonal object, the label is placed within the visible part of the polygon being labeled. When moving the map image, the label automatically shifts so that its text remains entirely within the client area of the window. To enable dynamic labeling, it is necessary to specify the semantic code for the selected object list (types of objects), which will serve as the label text. After selecting object lists and displayed semantics, the option "Dynamically label objects" must be enabled. To change the color of list labels, simply select a color in the list tree. Editing additional label parameters is performed in "Assign Custom Style" mode. When changing the list formatting color, label parameters, or semantic code, label updates are applied to the map. Labeling and thematic layer display parameters are saved and restored upon application startup. Dynamic labels are always applied over all open maps, taking into account the visibility of the labeled objects.
    The task "Map Editor" has been refined. The "Linear Coordinate System" toolbar has added new modes: "Route Network Construction" and "Display Linear Measurement Value on Route". Route network construction involves calibrating routes based on a set of calibration points. The calibration mode can be executed for a selected route, a group of highlighted routes, or all routes present on the map. The affiliation of a calibration point to a route is determined by matching the value of the semantics "Route Identifier". The calibrated linear measurement values are recorded in the 4th coordinate (M) of each route point. During the calibration process, the correctness of the calibration points is monitored, and incorrect data is filtered out. The display of linear measurement values on the route is performed for pre-calibrated routes. After activating the mode and selecting a route object on the map, when moving the mouse pointer, the cursor connects to the selected route at the shortest distance, and the linear measurement value is displayed at the nearest point on the route to the cursor.
    The algorithm for the "Stake Placement" mode within the "Linear Coordinate System" group has been modified. Stake (kilometer mark) construction can be performed for a selected route, a group of highlighted routes, or all routes present on the map. Each created kilometer mark is assigned an attribute description that includes the identifier and name of the route, the linear measurement value of the mark, and the interval at which this point was constructed. Depending on the current map scale, kilometer marks constructed with different intervals are displayed at various scales.
    A task has been added to transition from geodetic heights on the global ellipsoid WGS-84 to heights on the geoid (normal heights). This task allows for converting matrices loaded from SRTM format (radar topographic survey) and other matrices in the WGS-84 geodetic height system to normal heights (mean sea level), as well as performing the reverse transformation of matrices from normal heights back to WGS-84 geodetic heights. Geoid models EGM2008 (Earth Gravitational Model) in WGS-84 coordinate system are used for height conversion. Geoid models are presented as matrices in MTW format with different cell sizes: at 1-minute and 2.5-minute intervals. Bilinear or bicubic interpolation is used to obtain height corrections from the geoid model, based on user selection.
    The GIS "Panorama" is a versatile domestic geographic information system. The program is designed for accumulating, storing, automated processing, and displaying data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial references. GIS "Panorama" contains tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools for solving specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model background, predicting consequences of emergencies at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movements, conducting geodetic and topographic works, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing displayed spatial data on various output devices, and many others.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 15.08.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of South Sudan
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of South Sudan, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 14.08.2024 A training video material has been prepared on the formation of a land management object map (plan) in the form of an electronic XML document and a textual report
    Specialists from the KB "Panorama" have prepared a video lesson on creating an XML document for the territorial zone in accordance with the XSD schema interact_entry_boundaries_v02, approved by the order of Rosreestr dated December 25, 2023, No. P/0554. The format of the textual report for the land management object map (plan) is approved by the resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 30, 2009, No. 621 (as amended by the resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 17, 2016, No. 444, effective from June 1, 2016).
    To create textual and electronic XML documents, the following technological stages must be completed: preparation of the land management object map (marking the boundaries of objects and characteristic points), adding the contract for land management work to the cadastral work database, preparing graphic files, and filling in attribute information. The map should be created according to the current classifier survey.v6.rscz. To mark the results of cadastral work on the map, objects from the "Cadastral plan of the territory" layer are used. The video lesson includes examples of establishing and modifying (clarifying) the boundaries of the territorial zone. When forming a map (plan) for boundary establishment, the boundary of the created zone must be marked on the map. For the zone, it is required to fill in the semantics of "Map Object Status" (code 999, key STATUSOBJ) with the value "New". In all nodes of the object's metrics, characteristic points should be marked with the type "Characteristic Point" (key P0040000001). The mode "Creation of titles of rotary points of object" is used for marking.
    When modifying (clarifying) information about the object, the boundary of the modified territorial zone is marked on the map. In the semantics of "Map object status", the value "Modified" is indicated. To describe the modified (clarified) sections of the object's metrics, point objects are placed: Characteristic point (P0040000001), Characteristic point to be clarified (start) (START_CHANGE), Characteristic point to be clarified (end) (END_CHANGE), Characteristic point to be deleted (start) (START_DELETE), Characteristic point to be deleted (end) (END_DELETE).
    When clarifying (modifying) or deleting a part of the boundary contour, the coordinates of existing points should be used as the first and last points of the modified section. The changes to the contour will occur within the range of points defined by START_CHANGE and END_CHANGE. The removal of a part of the contour will take place within the range defined by START_DELETE and END_DELETE.
    To initiate the procedure for generating the report and XML document on the map, it is necessary to specify the contour of the real estate object. The object-contour defines the boundary coordinates (metrics) of the land management object and its attributes (semantics). This object is used when initializing the "Map (plan) of the object land" dialog.
    The attributes of the objects are filled in using the "Editing of registration data of object (semantics)" mode. All information entered in the dialog is saved in the semantics of the map object. The "Map (plan) of the object land" dialog works in conjunction with the cadastral work database. The contract number is used to store information in the database, organized under the following tabs: customer, contractor, grounds, coordination, transfer to fund, boundary plan. The "Settings" tab displays the settings required for generating the report and XML, and also performs validation against XSD schemas. The XSD files for checking the XML document are automatically selected according to the schema specified in the header of the dialog.
    You can familiarize yourself with the training materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 13.08.2024 Specialists from KB "Panorama" presented artificial intelligence technologies at the "Army-2024" forum
    On August 12, 2024, a military scientific conference titled "Operational Processing of Remote Sensing Data" was held at park "Patriot" as part of the international military-technical forum "Army-2024", organized by the Military Topographic Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
    Representatives from research, production, and educational organizations participated in the conference. There was significant interest in the conference topics regarding the development of domestic technologies for processing remote sensing data from representatives of the armed forces' management bodies.
    Experts from KB "Panorama" showcased technologies for processing data from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their subsequent automatic recognition and vectorization using artificial intelligence.
    The product "Panorama Photo" is designed for automatic processing of UAV data, allowing for orientation and the construction of measurement models, formation of dense point clouds, height matrices, and orthophotos.
    The resulting digital terrain model, combined with data from other sources, including open sources, is used to create vector objects for hydrography, agricultural land, buildings, roads, forests, and more. The software suite "Panorama Vision" is designed for this purpose, providing automatic decoding and vectorization of terrain object boundaries. The suite processes RGB images in RSW/JPG/TIFF/PNG formats. At its core, the suite employs artificial intelligence utilizing deep neural networks based on attention mechanisms.
    The presentation "Artificial Intelligence in GIS" can be downloaded from our website.

  • 12.08.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of Sao Tome and Principe
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of Sao Tome and Principe, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 09.08.2024 In the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile" for Android OS, positioning tools have been expanded
    KB Panorama has developed GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.7 for Android OS. The new version includes a compass display, the ability to navigate to coordinates, and the option to copy the semantic values of objects.
    To simplify user orientation on the map, a compass display has been added in the new version. The main screen now features a compass in the left corner that shows the direction to magnetic north. A small round indicator informs users about the accuracy of the compass readings and can display one of several colors: green, yellow, red, or black. The visibility of the compass can be controlled in the Settings section.
    For quick and accurate positioning on the map display, a navigation feature to a point has been implemented. When tapping on the panel with the current coordinates of the screen's center, a dialog box appears that allows users to enter new coordinates for the center of the screen and specify the type of coordinates being entered. The point navigation dialog supports changing the format of user-entered coordinates and dynamically recalculates the specified coordinates when the format is changed.
    The new version also allows for copying the values of semantic characteristics of objects. This enables users to utilize information from the GIS "Panorama Mobile" application in third-party applications for information exchange or calculations.
    GIS "Panorama Mobile" allows users to open major formats of digital maps from GIS "Panorama" on Android mobile devices and process information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. Users can prepare a necessary set of spatial data in advance, compress it into a ZIP archive using standard tools, and transfer it to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". Data processing occurs offline, without an Internet connection. As users move, their current position is dynamically displayed based on coordinates obtained from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For convenience, there is an option to synchronize the map's position with the current location. To save the coordinates obtained during movement, a track recording mode is available, which creates a separate map and plots the movement trajectory on it. Basic information about all map objects is provided during operation.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 08.08.2024 User styles support for displaying published data has been implemented in GIS WebServer SE
    KB "Panorama" has developed GIS WebServer SE version 6.21.0 for Astra Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and MS Windows operating systems. The new version includes visualization and data export tools. The interaction of components in windowed mode has been improved, and the administration module has been updated.
    The cartographic component allows for the customization of styles for selected object types when obtaining WMS images. Dynamic labels configured for layers published on GIS WebService SE have been added. Users can now download maps created in flood zone construction modes, cartograms, and heat maps. A mechanism for obtaining the legend of a layer within the map window's dimensions has also been implemented.
    The program includes a report export component that allows reports to be generated in PDF, PNG, and JPG formats. The report contains an image of the map sized to the screen with customizable print density. Users can overlay a logo, legend, current position information, and coordinate grid on the map. For PDF documents, additional options include adding a custom header, stamp, and information about selected objects on the map.
    A cartographic background component has been added, allowing users to set and change the map's background image. The map editor now supports importing geometry from CSV files and selecting the source projection.
    GIS WebServer SE is used to build closed corporate systems that ensure data protection with confidentiality or commercial secrecy classifications. GIS WebServer SE is implemented using the GIS WebToolKit SE toolkit, which can be utilized in development tools using JavaScript and TypeScript.
    Based on GIS WebServer SE and other server products from KB "Panorama", the Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region (RGIS RO) has been developed. RGIS RO is a specialized multifunctional geoportal that provides interactive access to reliable information about various categories of objects. RGIS RO is accessible to a wide range of users, including government authorities, citizens, organizations, potential investors, and private companies. The Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region aids in decision-making across various areas of socio-economic development.
    The new version of the program is available for Download on the website.

  • 06.08.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 05.08.2024 Training materials have been prepared on constructing a flood zone during a hydrodynamic emergency in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have created a video lesson on the task "Modeling a breakthrough wave during the destruction of a hydraulic structure". This mode is available in the "Complex of hydrological tasks" in the GIS "Panorama". In the event of a hydrodynamic emergency, the main damaging factors are the action of the break wave and catastrophic flooding of the area. The task "Modeling the Break Wave during the Destruction of a Hydraulic Structure" is designed to calculate the spread of the break wave in case of the destruction of a hydraulic structure (dam, weir).
    The video lesson demonstrates an example of forming a flood zone in a river section during the breach of a hydraulic structure. A prepared map with pre-marked and processed objects such as "Fairway", "Control Point", and "Dam, dike" was used as the source material for constructing the flood zone. The objects were formed using the classifier monitoring.rscz, which is included in the GIS "Panorama" installation. Additionally, a map with marked hydrographic objects was utilized, with metrics calculated for heights at each node point according to the conditions for preparing hydrographic objects, along with a prepared matrix of absolute heights for the area.
    The result of this operation is the formation of a flood zone in the form of a depth matrix, a vector map with the formed flood zone, and a graph showing the movement of the break wave. The results of the analysis are used to prepare various reports and analytical notes, including assessments of the consequences of emergencies.
    Training materials can be found in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 01.08.2024 Software products from KB "Panorama" have received compatibility certificates with the operating systems "Alt Workstation 10" and "Alt SP Release 10"
    Specialists from "Bazalt SPO" and KB "Panorama" have successfully completed testing to confirm the compatibility and correctness of the GIS "Panorama", GIS Panorama Mini, GIS Operator SE, and GIS Constructor for Qt Designer with the operating systems "Alt Workstation 10" and "Alt SP Release 10". As a result of the testing, compatibility certificates No. 0137/24 and No. 0148/24 were obtained.
    The GIS "Panorama" is a universal geographic information system that provides tools for creating and editing digital maps and city plans, processing remote sensing data, performing various measurements and calculations, conducting overlay operations, building 3D models, processing raster data, preparing graphic documents in both digital and printed formats, as well as tools for working with databases. The GIS is used for cartography, land management and cadastre, geodetic surveys, and creating geoportals. It is included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computing Machines and Databases (registry entry No. 4227 dated March 29, 2018).
    GIS Operator SE is a domestic geographic information system for law enforcement agencies. The program is designed for accumulating, storing, automated processing, and displaying data, results of calculations, and forecasts with geospatial references. GIS Operator SE includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools to solve specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model background, forecasting the consequences of emergencies at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movement, conducting geodetic and topographic work, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing displayed spatial data on various output devices, and many others. GIS Operator SE is certified at level 2 for the absence of undeclared capabilities by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and is listed in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computing Machines and Databases (registry entry No. 10628 dated May 27, 2021).
    GIS Panorama Mini is a universal geographic information system designed for collecting spatial data, maintaining a spatial data database, creating and updating digital maps and plans, and developing information systems for various purposes. It is included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computing Machines and Databases (registry entry No. 7226 dated November 3, 2020).
    GIS Constructor for Qt Designer SE is a set of geographic information components for use in the visual programming environment Qt Designer, allowing users to develop their own GIS applications. The visualization of digital map content is performed using symbols accepted for topographic, overview-geographic, and various special maps. The geographic information system has extensive capabilities for performing calculations and ensuring the display of spatial data on various graphic devices in standard and custom symbol systems. Core functions can be executed in multithreaded mode. Automatic optimization of used RAM is supported for processing large volumes of data on limited resources. The GIS is included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computing Machines and Databases (registry entry No. 1934 dated September 23, 2016).

  • 31.07.2024 The Database of Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Data supports various versions of the PostgreSQL DBMS for storing digital maps and terrain models
    The KB "Panorama" has developed the Database of Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Data version 8.7.1. The program now includes support for PostgreSQL 16 and all earlier versions starting from version 9.3. This enhances capabilities for managing spatial data, load distribution, and performance analysis. The Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Database enables the creation of flexible, secure, and high-performance systems at federal, regional, and municipal levels. With this software suite, it is possible to deploy geoportals on various platforms and ensure the storage of terabytes of data.
    Data security is ensured through access rights segregation based on security features included in the operating system. Standard authentication, digest authentication, system authentication (via the web server), and domain authentication (Kerberos or Active Directory) are supported. Additional security is provided through the use of end-to-end authentication when working with the database. Connections to the database occur with the rights of the user interacting with the system. The suite is adapted to work on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, MS Windows, and others) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, Baikal). The program is registered in the domestic software registry under number 1862.
    The Database of Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Data serves as the foundation for building spatial data infrastructure at federal, regional, and municipal levels within corporate information systems. Within a unified geoinformation space, the Database of Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Data implements the collection, storage, quality control, search, and provision of spatial data in exchange formats. Spatial data selected using the program can be made available for multi-user access on the GIS Server and published according to international standards OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS on the GIS WebService SE application server. Users can access the data from both thin clients (using GIS WebServer SE) and desktop applications (GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator"). The Database of Digital Maps and Remote Sensing Data ensures the construction of a cloud storage for spatial data, provides access to this data, and automates the formation and updating of geo-coverages.
    The current state of spatial data is displayed using schematic maps, which are maintained for each type of stored data: vector maps, remote sensing data, height matrices, and terrain models. Remote storage of spatial data sets in a file repository is ensured, along with version control of stored sets, updates to data availability schematic maps, automated collection and generation of metadata, and the formation and updating of geo-coverages. The automated collection and generation of metadata are performed according to the standards ISO 19115:2003, Geographic information β€” Metadata, and ISO/TS 19139, Geographic information β€” Metadata β€” XML schema implementation. Reduced copies of data images are automatically created, checksums of files are verified, and the completeness of data sets is checked. The placement of spatial data in the file repository is carried out with integrity checks, as well as control over the structure and content of the data. The results of the operations are logged and entered into the metadata database. Automatic backup of metadata and the spatial data repository is provided with integrity checks and data recovery capabilities. A multilingual interface is supported.
    The "Spatial Data Bank" portal demonstrates the capabilities for organizing the storage, accounting, and provision of vector maps, remote sensing data, height matrices, and terrain models. The portal contains vector maps in SXF format, generated based on data from open sources (OpenStreetMap, VMap0). The spatial data includes maps of Russian Federation subjects, countries, and cities both near and far abroad. In total, there are over 400 vector maps and 6,700 raster data sets with a total volume exceeding 220 GB. Specialists from the "Panorama" design bureau update and refresh the information on the portal weekly. All published data is distributed free of charge under an open license.
    The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 30.07.2024 Specialists from KB "Panorama" presented a report and conducted a master class at the business forum "Cadastral Activities in New Realities"
    The forum "Cadastral Activities in New Realities", dedicated to the Day of the Cadastral Engineer, has concluded in Moscow. The event took place from July 24 to 25, 2024, and was organized by the association "National Association of Self-Regulating Organizations of Cadastral Engineers".
    Representatives of KB "Panorama" delivered a presentation on the topic "Technologies for Building Geoportals of Various Purposes" and held a master class on "Digital Management Based on GIS Technologies by 'Panorama'". The forum showcased the services and technologies of KB "Panorama", which ensure leadership in the geoinformation industry. Key capabilities and technical solutions used in the creation of geoportals for various purposes were demonstrated, along with discussions of challenges and solutions in building modern GIS.
    The conference featured leading analysts, top speakers, and industry leaders. The business forum serves as a significant platform for exchanging experiences, discussing current issues in the development of cadastral activities, and fostering a favorable business environment. KB "Panorama" acted as a partner of the forum, actively supporting its goals and objectives.
    Photographic materials were provided by the event organizers.

  • 29.07.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Mauritius
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of Republic of Mauritius, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m).

    Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.

    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 26.07.2024 The GIS "Operator" has expanded its capabilities for terrain analysis and special map preparation
    The new version 15.3.0 of the GIS "Operator" has been developed by the "Panorama" Design Bureau. This version introduces support for dynamic placement and display of attribute values from object lists during the visualization of vector maps and spatial databases. The range of metadata available in the "Map Manager" task has also been expanded.
    New geospatial portals have been added, including tools for viewing 3D geometry of BIM models for construction objects, buildings, structures, or complexes of construction objects, along with associated attribute information for model elements (e.g., material, article number, etc.).
    The "Lists of objects" task has been improved. It now allows for labeling objects in the list based on a selected semantic characteristic. To label the list, the "Label Objects" mode must be activated. Next to this option, a semantic code is indicated, which will be used for labeling. The selection of the semantic code is done by clicking with the left mouse button in this area. By default, the semantic code contains the last selected value. The scale for labeling objects is set within the visibility boundaries of the labeled objects. Simultaneously, thematic highlighting on the map using symbols and labeling by semantics is available for list objects. The parameters for labeling can be modified using the "Editing styles" mode.
    When changing labeling parameters or the semantic code, the labels on the map are updated (re-labeled). The labeling parameters and thematic layer displays are saved and restored when the application starts. Control over the visibility and order of the labeling layer display is managed in the "Map Legend" task, under the "General Data List" tab.
    The task for Data connection with the geoportal has been refined. New geospatial portals from Rosreestr, the National Spatial Data System, and the Federal Forestry Agency have been added. For Rosreestr services, layers such as Digital Orthophoto Plans of EECO (Unified Electronic Cartographic Basis), Digital Topographic Maps and Plans of EECO have been included. For the National Spatial Data System service, layers such as Digital Object Schemes - Open Data, EECO, EECO (Orthophoto), Orthophoto Plans 1:2000, Remote Sensing Data for the Russian Federation, Cadastral Districts, Cadastral Areas, Cadastral Quarters, Land Plots, Buildings, Structures, Incomplete Construction Objects, Boundaries of Settlements, Zones with Special Conditions, Territorial Zones, Forestry Areas, Territorial Cultural Heritage Sites, Specially Protected Natural Areas, Hunting Grounds, Special Economic Zones, Territories of Advanced Development, Boundaries of Water Bodies, and Plots Subject to Cadastral Survey have been added. For the Federal Forestry Agency service, a layer showing Boundaries of Forest Districts has been included.
    A new geospatial portal "Road Fund Control System" has been added. The following layers have been included for the geospatial portal: Automobile Roads, Sections of the Backbone Network, Road Graph, Airports, Sea Ports, River Ports, Category according to SP 42.1330, Railway Junctions, Border Checkpoints, Ferry Crossings, Regulatory Condition of Roads, Overload Sections, Diagnostic Data, Longitudinal Evenness, Strength of Road Surface, Road Activity - Five-Year Plan, Sections Under Warranty, Toll Sections, Toll Payment Points, Technical Category of the Road, Number of Lanes (units), Axle Load (tons/axle), Maximum Speed (km/h), Capacity, Traffic Intensity, Width of the Roadway (m), Width of the Embankment (m), Type of Pavement, Road Class, Bridge Structures, Tunnels, Pipes, Accident-Prone Areas, Traffic Accidents, PAVK (Traffic Safety Commission), Lighting, Kilometer Markers, Traffic Lights, Stops, Pedestrian Crossings, Road Service Facilities, and Maintenance Stations.
    In the "View" menu, a task "Viewing BIM models" has been added. BIM (Building Information Model) is an object-oriented model consisting of elements, each belonging to its own class β€” walls, ceilings, windows, reinforcement, and so on. The class of an element determines the set of properties and behavior of that element. This task supports the IFC format β€” an open standard for representing BIM data. To assign a BIM model, it is necessary to select an object on the map and use the "Object Selection" dialog in the "Semantics" tab to specify a link to the file (semantics: Link to BIM Model File). The BIM model can be viewed by double-clicking the left mouse button on the row in the table with this semantics. To view the list of BIM models in the open document, select the main menu item View - List of BIM Models - Show. In this dialog, modes for viewing the BIM model and navigating to the map object for which the model was assigned are available. To highlight (color) the list of BIM models on the map, select the main menu item View - List of BIM models - Highlight. The objects that have a filled link to the BIM model in their semantics will be highlighted on the map. The style of highlighting (symbols) for objects can be configured in the dialog View - List of BIM Models - Highlighting Options. When highlighting objects with BIM models is enabled, a quick selection of the nearest BIM model to the cursor on the map is available. By clicking the left mouse button in any area of the document, the dialog for viewing the BIM model will be called up. Control over the visibility of the thematic layer of BIM models is managed in the "Map Legend" task under the "General Data List" tab. The "View BIM Model" dialog is presented as a 3D image and a tree of model attributes. The model can be zoomed using the mouse wheel and rotated by pressing the left mouse button and moving left, right, up, or down. An element of the model can be selected both in the attribute tree and in the 3D view window of the object. Accordingly, navigation to the element will occur with subsequent highlighting in both the 3D view window and the attribute tree.
    A centralized tool for updating classifiers and XML service files (coordinate system parameters and others) on client workstations has been added when updating classifiers on the GIS Server. To this end, a "Host" field has been added in the "Placement of data" dialog, which contains the classifiers' references on the GIS Server. This field is used to set the host address where the GIS Server version 11.1.0 or higher is installed. The GIS Server Administrator must specify the location of the shared classifiers folder on the server. Classifiers placed in the shared classifiers folder on the server will be automatically updated on the client if the GIS Server host is specified. If classifiers with the same name and extensions RSC and RSCZ are recorded on the GIS Server simultaneously, only RSC will be considered. If an RSC classifier is placed on the server and an RSCZ classifier is on the client, or vice versa, an automatic replacement of the classifier type will occur based on the type on the server. To reduce network load, updates can be performed with a delay of several seconds.
    The "Map Editor" has been improved. The ability to rotate vector symbols with one metric point has been added. If the symbol is localized as "Vector", a second point is added to the object. If the symbol is localized as "Point", rotation of such symbols is performed by adding the semantics "Rotation Angle of Symbol, Insertion" (code 31017). Rotation of vector symbols is available in the following modes: Move, Scale, and Rotate (in the main toolbar of the editor); Rotate Object, Rotate Vector Object, Tilt Vector Object (in the "Point Editing" panel).
    The "Manager of maps" task has been enhanced. This task is designed to store and use information about cartographic data. The new version includes information about digital map project files and spatial database files. The project file information has been supplemented with data on the number of maps in the project, showing how many user maps, matrices, and rasters are included in the digital map. For DBM files with connection parameters to the spatial database, the connection name, host/server, port number, and database name are displayed.
    The "Setting parameters for searching or displaying map objects" dialog has been improved. In the "Semantics" tab, a check has been added for input values of semantics to ensure they match the string pattern specified in the classifier, which defines allowable characters, such as GUID, cadastral number, and others. For numerical characteristics, a check for belonging to the value range established in the map classifier is provided. If discrepancies in entered data are detected, the text of the string is highlighted in red.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 25.07.2024 In the "Workstation of cadastral engineer", the formation of a land survey plan for the creation of land plots through redistribution has been automated
    In the "Panorama", the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" version 15.3.0 has been developed. In the new version, tools for preparing the cadastral map and generating cadastral documents have been improved. In the "Land Survey Plan" mode, the filling of information about the formation of land plots through redistribution has been automated. To fill in the relevant section of the text report and the AdditionalFormation element "Additional Information on Redistribution" in the XML document, a search is conducted for map objects "Redistributed Part of the Plot". On the cadastral map, the boundaries of the redistributed parts must coincide with the boundaries of the original and newly formed plots. At the same time, the total area of all parts must equal the total area of the newly formed plots. The external boundaries of the newly formed plots must topologically coincide with the boundaries of the redistributed parts, including those from lands owned by the state or municipal entities. The generation of a text report in DOCX format and an electronic document according to the XML schema MP_v09_R04.xsd is supported. For filling out the boundary plan, general information entered in the dialog, data from the semantics and metrics of the land plot, and redistributed parts of land plots are used. When creating a ZIP archive of the electronic document, the names of graphic files and attachments are recorded in the format "File Name" and "Extension", without specifying the full path.
    The mode "Editing attributes of a cadastral object" has been improved, providing convenient input of attribute information considering the class of the cadastral object. In the new version of the program, the composition of classes has been expanded to include support for redistributed parts of plots, unified real estate complexes, and public servitudes. The class of the cadastral object is determined by the type of object from the classifier, and the necessary set of attributes is displayed in the dialog. If the class of the cadastral object is not defined, a list of all assigned semantics for the object is shown. To support changes in the structure of attributes for cadastral objects, the survey classifier has been updated. The "Address Formation" dialog has been improved to provide information about the location of a land plot or real estate object in a structured format according to the federal address system, including additional information about the location of the cadastral object.
    The mode "Map (plan) of the object land 2024" has been enhanced regarding the formation of electronic documents according to XML schemas interact_map_plan_v01_R04 and interact_entry_boundaries_v02. The filling of the geopoint_opred element has been implemented using an algorithm with variable selection of values from the semantics of characteristic points, cadastral objects, and program settings. A function has been added to extend the dimensions of the "Boundary of the Land Management Project" object for correct searching of all land plots located within the land management object. The XML file according to the interact_entry_boundaries_v02 schema now includes filling the purpose_other element with the value from the semantics "Description of the Purpose for Establishing a Servitude". Records of deleted boundary points of the land management object have been added when creating a paper report.
    In the "Base of cadastral works" dialog, a contract type has been added to the registry of contracts, ensuring the use of cadastral work database entries in various modes for forming cadastral documents: boundary plan, territory map-plan, map (plan) of the land management object, and technical plan.
    The mode and dialog "Check XML-file for compliance with XSD-scheme" have been improved. A new algorithm for checking XML files according to formats defined by XSD schemas for electronic documents has been implemented. The check is performed using the library rd-party2-2.13.1?he function for calling XML compliance checks against XSD has been modified, and the "Control" button has been removed from the dialog.
    In the mode "Information from the State Real Estate Cadastre", direct requests to the "Public Cadastral Map" service have been implemented without using third-party service APIs. The dialog "Search by Cadastral Number or Address" has been refined to accommodate changes in the "State Real Estate Cadastre Information" dialog. The program automatically determines what is contained in the input string: a cadastral number or an address. Depending on the syntax of the input string, a request is formed to the data source: map, EGRN, Yandex. When sending a request to the Yandex service, it is necessary to specify the API key. When searching in the EGRN, a search by the address of the cadastral object has been implemented. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 24.07.2024 Training material on the formation of flood zones in the GIS "Panorama" during floods has been prepared
    Specialists from the "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on the task "Creating flood zone along the fairway". The task discussed is available in the "Hydrological Tasks Complex" in the GIS "Panorama".
    The task "Construction of Flood Zones along the Fairway" is designed to create a flood matrix for an area based on linear hydrological objects and point objects with flood levels. Linear hydrological objects must contain water level values before flooding as the third coordinate of absolute height. Point objects should contain the flood level value in the specified semantics and be located at the nodes of linear hydrological objects or nearby.
    The video tutorial demonstrates an example of forming a flood zone for a section of a river. The source material used is a map with pre-marked fairway objects and cross-section points, which were created using the monitoring.rscz classifier. This classifier is included in the installation of GIS "Panorama". Additionally, an absolute height matrix for the area was used.
    In the metric of the "Fairway" object, absolute heights at each node point were formed using the task "Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices Alignment Tool". The "Cross-section Point" objects were added with values for the semantic characteristic "Flood Level at Cross-section" in meters. Only linear objects with three-dimensional metrics are subject to processing.
    When constructing the flood zone, the following parameters are taken into account:
    - Size of the quality matrix element in meters;
    - Size of the quality matrix extension in meters;
    - Neighborhood of the cell for depth calculations;
    - Code of the flood level semantics;
    - Distance of objects with flood levels in meters.
    The result of this operation is the formation of a quality matrix for the flood zone in the specified area. The obtained flood zone is used to determine its area and the number of objects in production, transportation, utility, and social infrastructure, residential and industrial buildings, and agricultural lands that fall within the flood zone during floods.
    You can find the educational materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 23.07.2024 Dynamic display tools for object attributes have been implemented in the GIS "Panorama"
    In the KB "Panorama", the GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.0 has been developed. The new version includes enhanced tools for working with linear coordinate systems, added support for dynamic placement and display of attribute values of object lists during the visualization of vector maps and spatial databases, and expanded the set of viewable metadata in the "Map Manager" task. The surface analysis tools in the "3D Analysis Complex" task have been improved, and the requirements of the Rosreestr order dated December 29, 2023, No. P/0574 "On the placement on the official website of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre, and Cartography in the information and telecommunications network Internet XML schemes used for forming land surveying plans in the form of electronic documents" have been implemented in the "Land Survey Plan" mode on the "Cadastral Documents" panel.
    In the "Map Editor" task, new modes "Route Network Construction" and "Display of Linear Measurement Value on Route" have been added to the "Linear Coordinate System" toolbar. Route network construction involves calibrating routes based on a set of calibration points. Calibration mode can be performed for a selected route, a group of selected routes, or all routes available on the map. The belonging of a calibration point to a route is determined by matching the value of the "Route Identifier" semantics. The calibrated linear measurement values are recorded in the 4th coordinate (M) of each route point. During calibration, control of the correctness of calibration points is carried out, and incorrect data is discarded. The display of linear measurement values on the route is performed for previously calibrated routes. After activating the mode and selecting a route object on the map, when moving the mouse pointer, the cursor connects to the selected route by the shortest distance, and at the nearest point on the route to the cursor, the linear measurement value is displayed. The algorithm for the "Constructing of kilometer marks" mode in the group of "Linear Coordinate System" modes has been changed.
    The construction of milestones (kilometer markers) can be performed for a selected route, a group of selected routes, or all routes available on the map. Each created kilometer marker is assigned an attribute description that includes the identifier and name of the route, the value of the linear measurement of the marker, and the interval with which this point was constructed. Depending on the current scale of the map display, kilometer markers built with different intervals are displayed at various scales.
    In the "Lists of objects" task, the ability to dynamically display specified attributes of list objects has been added. This new method allows for the display of selected attribute values (semantics) over the map, taking into account the current composition of the map display and the visibility of objects. Dynamic labeling of attributes is performed within the displayed area of the map. To improve readability when zooming in on the map, these labels are always rendered while maintaining the font size chosen by the user. When labeling a polygonal object, the label is placed in the visible part of the polygon being labeled. As the map image is moved, the label automatically shifts so that its text remains fully within the client area of the window.
    To enable dynamic labeling, it is necessary to specify the semantic code for the selected list of objects (types of objects), which will serve as the label text. After selecting object lists and displayed semantics, the "Dynamically Label Objects" option must be enabled. To change the color of the labels in the list, simply select a color in the list tree. Editing additional label parameters is done in the "Assign Custom Style" mode. When changing the list's formatting color, label parameters, or semantic code, the labels on the map are updated accordingly. The labeling and display parameters for thematic layers are saved and restored upon application startup. Dynamic labels are always applied over all open maps, considering the visibility of the labeled objects. Objects with disabled visibility are not labeled. The visibility management of dynamic labeling layers is performed in the "Map Legend" task, in the "Object Lists" panel on the "General Data List" tab.
    In the "Classifier Editor" task, on the "Libraries" tab under "Formulas," a feature has been added to view a list of formulas for each iml-library connected to the classifier. When a formula is selected, a list of classifier semantics that have the type "Programmable Formula" and use the specified formula for value calculation is populated. For each selected semantic, the objects assigned to it are displayed. Objects can be shown as a list of signs or in a table with their characteristics. To allow for more compact placement of tool panels on the screen for any tasks, an option has been added to display panels without headers. To do this, select the menu item Tasks - Custom Panels - No Header.
    The "Map Manager" task has been refined. This task is designed for storing and using information about cartographic data. The new version includes details about project files for digital maps and spatial database files. Information about the project file has been supplemented with data on the number of maps in the project, as well as the count of user maps, matrices, and rasters included in the digital map. For DBM files with connection parameters to the spatial database, the connection name, host/server, port number, and database name are displayed.
    The "Slope Surface Creation" task, which is part of the "3D Analysis Complex", has been improved. This task is intended for creating a quality matrix, where the elements contain slope values in degrees between adjacent cells of the height matrix. The new version allows for defining the creation area based on a surface or closed linear object on the map. This option for selecting the creation area ensures more precise specification of the boundaries of the analyzed terrain surface.
    In the "Geodesy Editor" task, the "Cadastral Documents" toolbar has been enhanced. The "Land Survey Plan" mode has been updated to meet the requirements of the Rosreestr order dated December 29, 2023, No. P/0574, "On placing XML schemes used for forming boundary plans in electronic document form on the official website of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography in the information and telecommunications network Internet". The XML file of the boundary plan complies with the XML scheme MP_v09_R04.xsd and is generated in Unicode (UTF-8) encoding. The electronic document consists of a set of files packed into a single ZIP archive - a package. It includes an XML file containing one or more files with extensions PDF, XML, ZIP (graphic sections, Appendix documents). The names of graphic files in XML are recorded without a full path, just the file name and its extension. When generating the XML file, general information entered in the dialog, data from the semantics of the land plot, and metrics of the land plot are used. Additionally, metrics and semantics of parts of land plots are utilized. To fill out the "Additional Information on Redistribution" section and the AdditionalFormation element, a search for new map objects "Redistributed Part of the Plot" is conducted. Support for generating a text report in DOCX format has been added. Tools for obtaining and filling in information about the location of the land plot in a structure compliant with the federal address system (in case there is no address for the land plot) have been improved, including additional information about the location of the land plot.
    For convenient input of attribute information for various types of cadastral objects, the "Editing Attributes of Cadastral Work Objects" mode has been enhanced. The program automatically determines the class of the spatial object and displays a list of semantics corresponding to the type of object. If the class of the cadastral object is not defined, a list of all assigned semantics for the object is shown. The class of the cadastral object is determined by its type from the classifier. To support changes in the structure of attributes for cadastral objects, the survey classifier has been updated. The "Object Semantics of Cadastral Works" dialog now supports processing not only objects used in forming boundary plans but also those for technical plans and land management maps (plans).
    The mode "Map (plan) of the object land 2024" has been improved. For the paper report of the map (plan), a record of deleted points has been added, with the points recorded at the end. In the XML file according to the schema interact_entry_boundaries_v02, the position purpose_other from the semantics "Description of the Purpose of Establishing a Servitude" has been included. For the schemas interact_map_plan_v01_R04 and interact_entry_boundaries_v02, as well as for the DOCX report, the filling of the position geopoint_opred from the semantics METHOD of cadastral work objects has been added in cases where the METHOD semantics is not filled for characteristic points.
    The mode "Base of cadastral works" has been enhanced. A new field "Contract Type" has been added to the contracts table. As the capabilities of using the cadastral work database in various modes of forming cadastral documents have expanded, there arose a need to distinguish which mode a specific contract relates to. The version of the cadastral work database has been changed to 5.2.
    The mode "Information from the State Real Estate Cadastre" has been improved. Direct requests to the "Public Cadastral Map" service can now be sent without using third-party service APIs. In the "Geodetic Editor" task, the dialog "Search by Cadastral Number or Address" has been refined, including adjustments based on changes in the "State Real Estate Cadastre Information" dialog. The program automatically determines whether the input string contains a cadastral number or an address. Depending on the syntax of the input string, a request to the data source is formed: map, EGRN, Yandex. When sending a request to the Yandex service, it is necessary to specify an API key. When accessing EGRN, a search by address has been implemented.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 22.07.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the islands of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 18.07.2024 The digital map and remote sensing data bank is being integrated with desktop applications and geoportals
    In KB "Panorama", the Digital Map and Remote Sensing Data Bank version 8.7.0 has been developed. In the new version, functionality for selecting and downloading data has been added to the interfaces of desktop applications and geoportals. For example, in GIS "Panorama" or federal, regional, and municipal level geoportals.
    A data selection mode based on user queries has been implemented, where parameters such as data type (maps, matrices, rasters), frame filter (in WGS84 degrees), and data format can be specified. The selection results are displayed in tabular form with the option to apply additional filters and select data for download.
    The Data Bank can be launched with a map scheme covering the entire screen width and started on a specific task: data loading, report viewing, request processing, directory work. The ability to upload digital copies of analog documents and other geodetic materials in the editing window has been implemented. The list of data groups in the editing form has been optimized, showing only available groups for each data type.
    Data security is ensured by access rights division based on security features integrated into the operating system. Regular authentication checks, digest authentication, system authentication checks (using web server tools), and domain authentication (Kerberos or ActiveDirectory) are supported. Additional security is provided by using continuous authentication when working with the database. Connection to the database occurs with the rights of the user operating the system.
    The system is adapted to work on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, MS Windows, and others) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, Baikal). The program is registered in the registry of domestic software under number 1862.
    The digital map and remote sensing data bank serve as the foundation for building spatial data infrastructure at federal, regional, and municipal levels in corporate information systems. Within a unified geoinformation space, the digital map and remote sensing data bank facilitate the collection, storage, quality control, search, and provision of spatial data in exchange formats. Spatial data selected through the program can be made available for multi-user access on GIS Server and published according to international standards OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS on GIS WebService SE application server.
    Users can access the data from both thin clients (using GIS WebServer SE) and desktop applications (GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator"). The digital map and remote sensing data bank enable the construction of a cloud storage for spatial data, providing access to this data, automated generation and updating of geocovers. The current state of spatial data is visualized through map schemes maintained for each type of stored data: vector maps, remote sensing data, elevation matrices, and terrain models.
    Remote placement of spatial data sets in a file storage, version control of stored datasets, updating map scheme availability of data, automated collection and metadata generation, geocover generation and updating are provided. Automated collection and metadata generation are carried out according to ISO 19115:2003 and ISO/TS 19139 standards. Reduced copies of image data are automatically generated, file checksums are verified, and dataset completeness is checked.
    Placement of spatial data in file storage is done with integrity checks, data structure and content control. Work results are logged and entered into the metadata database. Automatic backup of metadata and spatial data storage with integrity control and data recovery is provided. A multilingual interface is supported.
    The "Spatial Data Bank" portal demonstrates capabilities for organizing storage, accounting, and issuance of vector maps, remote sensing data, elevation matrices, and terrain models. The portal contains vector maps in SXF format based on data from open sources (OpenStreetMap, VMap0). The spatial data include maps of Russian regions, countries, cities near and far abroad. In total, there are over 400 vector maps and 6700 matrix data with a total volume exceeding 220 GB. Specialists from KB "Panorama" update and revise the information on the portal weekly. All published data are distributed free of charge under an open license.
    The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 17.07.2024 An educational video material was prepared on the formation of absolute heights of hydrographic objects in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on working with the task "Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices Alignment Tool". This mode is available to users in the "Hydrological Tasks Complex" in the GIS "Panorama".
    The task "Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices Alignment Tool" is designed to form absolute heights at the nodes of hydrographic objects considering flow directions based on height matrices with subsequent correction of matrices. Hydrographic objects are processed using the hydrolay.xml file, which is added to the GIS "Panorama" installation. The video tutorial demonstrates the setup of data processing modes, which include one or multiple stages:
    - Preparation of hydrographic objects/ Hydrographic objects are aligned with each other.
    - Placement of absolute heights of objects/ For linear hydrographic objects, heights are decreased from the first point to the last, and heights are adjusted based on the object's direction. Otherwise, the program automatically changes the object's digitization direction. For area hydrographic objects with constant height, the height is calculated as the arithmetic mean of heights in matrices falling within the object. For area hydrographic objects with variable height, point heights depend on heights in matrices and heights of adjacent hydrographic objects.
    - Correction of height matrices. At this stage, heights from hydrographic objects are transferred to the matrix. Heights are smoothed near hydrographic objects if a smoothing radius is specified.
    The result of completing the task is the formation of absolute height at each nodal point of the hydrographic object depending on the object type. When selecting the height matrix correction mode, a height matrix with corrected heights is generated. Educational materials can be found in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 15.07.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Lesotho
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Lesotho, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 11.07.2024 GIS WebService SE implements tools for dynamic display of object attributes
    In KB "Panorama", GIS WebService SE version 15.8.0 has been developed. The program includes intelligent algorithms for automatic placement of labels associated with object attributes. The new features minimize label intersections and overlays, ensuring map readability even with numerous objects present. Users can set various settings for label appearance, including fonts, colors, sizes, and text styles, allowing for visually appealing and well-structured maps. The service considers potential conflicts between labels and automatically repositions them to avoid overlaps with other map objects, crucial for creating information-dense maps. All settings are configured in GIS "Panorama" and then imported into the service for implementation of changes. The new service capabilities are utilized in GIS WebServer SE for displaying layers with geospatial data, providing convenient tools for terrain analysis.
    The program now includes data export to MIF/MID format. Users can export data to MapInfo Interchange Format (MIF/MID), expanding compatibility with various mapping systems. Support for searching multiple user objects in a single query has been implemented. This innovation significantly speeds up and simplifies the process of searching for information on the map. Layer transparency settings have been added to blend and display multiple layers simultaneously. This function allows adjusting the transparency level of layers, providing a more visual representation of data. Displaying the last transaction number on the map when searching for objects has been implemented. This enhancement enables showing the last transaction number, useful for tracking changes and managing data.
    The new version can create layers from data in text files in CSV, TXT, XYH formats, expanding data input options and simplifying integration into the system. A limitation on the maximum size of the file issued in the GetFeature request has been introduced, allowing for system load management and improving performance. A request for issuing and building a vector tile when working with vector data has been added. GIS WebService SE supports all international standards (OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS, WPS) for transmitting and displaying spatial data. The program features the ability to issue tiles in any user or local coordinate system. The application is developed for Windows and Linux platforms, compatible with Apache, IIS, and nginx web servers.
    The new version of the program and documentation are available on the website in the Download section.

  • 10.07.2024 KB "Panorama" will participate in the business forum "Cadastral Activities in New Realities"
    From July 24 to 25, 2024, a business forum "Cadastral Activities in New Realities" will take place in Moscow to commemorate Cadastral Engineer Day. The event is organized by the Association "National Union of Self-Regulatory Organizations of Cadastral Engineers". Specialists from KB "Panorama" will present a report on the topic "Technologies for building geoportals for various purposes" and conduct a master class on the topic "Digitization of management based on GIS technologies "Panorama".
    The forum is a significant platform for exchanging experiences and discussing current issues in the development of cadastral activities in new realities. KB "Panorama" is a partner of the forum, actively supporting its goals and objectives. We invite all interested parties to visit our booth and participate in discussions and the master class. Detailed information about the upcoming event is available on the official website.

  • 08.07.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Congo
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Congo, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 05.07.2024 KB "Panorama" obtained a license from the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) to carry out activities related to the creation of information security tools
    KB "Panorama" has completed organizational and technical measures for licensing activities in the field of technical information security. Following a special examination conducted by an authorized certification center, a license from the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control of Russia was obtained for carrying out activities related to the creation of information security tools, Series SS No. 0281, number 014137, registration number 3767 dated June 26, 2024.

  • 04.07.2024 In GIS WebServer AGRO, the work with an agricultural database containing several thousand producers has been optimized
    KB "Panorama" has developed GIS WebServer AGRO version 3.2. In the new version, the construction of a hierarchical tree of field passports data and switching between elements in the list of arable land plots have been improved. The performance of displaying information has been enhanced when dealing with a large number of field passport records in the agricultural database. The functionality for working with cartographic projects of producers has been expanded in GIS WebServer AGRO, and their automation has been implemented in the administration module.
    The management of field treatment accounting using plant protection products (PPP) has been optimized by utilizing information from a unified directory of pesticides and agrochemicals. A periodic check for connection to the remote data publication server has been added in case the remote server was unresponsive when opening a layer. This allows for connection restoration and retransmission of necessary requests. The data display speed during geospatial portal publication has been increased. Improved support for reading large maps (tens of gigabytes and above) on slow hard drives during simultaneous multi-user editing of these maps has been implemented.
    GIS WebServer AGRO utilizes GIS WebService SE as a spatial data source. Synchronization of cartographic information described in the "Panorama AGRO" agricultural database and information published on GIS WebService SE is automatic. For collaborative data work, digital maps of agricultural lands and enterprise infrastructure are hosted on the GIS Server. Its application enables synchronization between desktop "Panorama AGRO", web applications, and mobile clients. Desktop applications such as GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of agronomist", and others can connect to the GIS Server. This allows mobile clients working through the web to process the same data jointly with desktop clients.
    To see an example of GIS WebServer AGRO in action, visit the "Agroportal" demonstration project page. The new version of the program is available for download on the website.

  • 03.07.2024 An educational video material was prepared on creating a map (plan) of the object land in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents of 2024
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have developed a video tutorial introducing the dialogue "Map (Plan) of the Object Land 2024". The instructional material provides descriptions of the types of objects created for generating a textual report in the form of a map (plan) of land management objects and XML documents based on XSD schemas interact_entry_boundaries_v02 and interact_map_plan_v01_R04. Government Resolution No. 1532 of December 31, 2015, establishes rules for submitting documents to the Unified State Register of Real Estate. These rules involve providing information on 21 types of land management objects in the form of electronic XML documents. Requirements for the form and content of the XML document are set by the schemas interact_entry_boundaries_v02 and interact_map_plan_v01_R04, approved by the order of Rosreestr No. P/0554 dated December 25, 2023. For 8 types of objects, the formation of a textual report in the form of a map (plan) of land management objects is required. The report format is approved by the Government Resolution of the Russian Federation No. 621 dated July 30, 2009.
    Preparing a map of land management objects involves delineating the boundaries of objects on the map. The map must be created according to the current classifier survey.v6.rscz. Objects from the "Cadastral Plan of the Territory" layer are used to plot the results of cadastral work on the map. To initiate the report and XML document generation procedure on the map, the contour of the real estate object must be specified. The object contour defines the coordinates of the boundaries (metrics) of the land management object and its attributes (semantics). This object is used when initializing the dialogue "Map (Plan) of the Object Land". At the top of the dialogue, a toolbar with a set of screen buttons is placed. Below are tabs for displaying information included in the report and XML: general information about the object, map (plan), and settings.
    Attributes of objects are filled in using the "Editing attributes of a cadastral object" mode. All information entered in the dialogue is saved in the semantics of the map object. The dialogue "Map (Plan) of the Object Land" works in conjunction with the cadastral work database. The contract number is used to store information in the database, organized under tabs such as customer, performer, basis, approval, transfer to the fund, boundary plan.
    The "Settings" tab displays data necessary for report and XML generation, and checks for compliance with XSD schemas are performed. XSD files for checking the XML document are automatically selected according to the schema specified in the dialogue header.
    Educational materials can be found in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 01.07.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Uganda
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of Republic of Uganda, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 28.06.2024 In the GIS "Panorama", tools are employed for creating realistic 3D models using neural networks
    KB "Panorama" has developed version 15.2.4 of the GIS "Panorama", which introduces a novel approach to crafting lifelike three-dimensional object models. The fundamental principle of KB "Panorama's" technology in terrain modeling involves dynamic construction based on a two-dimensional map using standard 3D object libraries. This enables the swift creation of volumetric models for any terrain. Now, there exists the capability to personalize these models further. Standard object models, such as buildings, come with conventional texturing. By generating bespoke realistic textures through the application of neural networks, these objects can be made distinctive and recognizable. Through neural networks, it is possible to create and transform new textures for 3D models based on standard textures or generate images from textual descriptions. This technology is utilized to produce high-quality images. Users can specify image parameters using text commands, select styles, and generate images based on existing ones, including blending and augmentation. Users can determine aspects like aspect ratio, style, quality, level of detail, and photorealism in a single request. Image creation services utilizing neural networks allow users to define image resolution, provide a "prompt" detailing what should be in the image, and a "negative prompt" outlining what should be avoided. Various modes enable users to adjust the neural network's impact on the image. Each request allows for the simultaneous generation of multiple image variations.
    Textures created in this manner must be integrated into the map data set and individually linked via semantics like "Registered File Type Name" to specific objects. In a 3D object model, one must select a reference to this semantics if such a link does not already exist in the standard model. For a detailed understanding of this new approach, refer to the documentation titled "Applied Tasks. Building a 3D Model". The example dataset for Noginsk in the GIS "Panorama" installation has been enhanced using this approach. The new method of creating personalized 3D models with neural networks aids in routine tasks and sparks new ideas and concepts. The outcome of this work yields striking and intricately detailed images.
    The latest version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 27.06.2024 In the GIS "Panorama" for Linux, the tools for automated creation of topographic maps based on the semantic characteristics of objects have been enhanced
    In KB "Panorama", the GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.2 has been developed for the operating systems "Astra Linux Special Edition", "Alt Linux", "RED OS", and Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04). The new version implements the task of creating object labels based on semantics, and adds the ability to export maps to DXF format files. The map editor modes have been enhanced to enable the rotation of vector and point objects. Additionally, the capability to create labels when importing data from KML files has been expanded, along with the inclusion of new geoportals.
    The task of generating object labels based on semantics is designed for the automatic creation of labels for objects on vector maps. Labels are generated for selected objects, requiring the map on which label construction is performed to be editable. Point, linear, vector, and area objects are processed using flat rectangular coordinates in meters or kilometers, or geodetic coordinates in degrees. Heights are derived from the object's metric or interpolated. Settings allow for precision and formatting adjustments of labels, addition of prefixes and suffixes, alignment to object edges or center with vertical and horizontal offsets. Text rotation angle can be specified in degrees, either fixed or extracted from object data. Labels can be positioned relative to anchor points, along lines, at polygon centers, or following object curves. Label text is generated based on object characteristics or manually added, simplifying label creation for improved readability and accuracy.
    The task of exporting maps to DXF format enables the conversion of GIS "Panorama" map data into AutoCAD files. The DXF file contains planar coordinates of objects in meters and height for 3D objects. Users can adjust coordinate precision and include semantics recorded in DBF files. To work with semantics, the operating system settings require a period as the decimal separator. Layer names in the DXF file can be assigned using various methods such as layer number, object key, and others. Object display modes include "Fill", "Outline", or "Scheme", with options for creating line styles. The active map name is automatically entered in the "Map Name" field, while the output file name can be manually modified. Graphic representation of objects is based on GIS "Panorama" symbolic signs, with the option to use D14 sign format files. Code files allow for changing layer names in the DXF file. Using filters, users can select whether to convert the entire map or specific objects. Conversion results are saved in a protocol text file and a layer number correspondence file.
    Map editor modes have been enhanced to allow for object rotation within the map. The ability to rotate vector symbols with a single metric point has been added. For symbols localized as "Vector", a second point is added to the object. For symbols localized as "Point", rotation is achieved by adding semantics "Symbol Rotation Angle, Insertion" (code 31017). Rotation of vector symbols is available in modes such as Movement, Scaling, and Rotation (in the main editor panel); Object Rotation, Vector Object Rotation, Vector Object Tilt (in the "Edit Point" panel).
    In the task of connecting geoportals, a new geoportal "Road Fund Control System" has been added, featuring a multitude of new layers such as "Roads", "Airports", "Maritime and River Ports", "Road Infrastructure and Diagnostics Data", "Hazardous Areas", and others. Additionally, new geoportals from Rosreestr, the National Spatial Data System, and the Federal Forestry Agency have been included, comprising layers of orthophoto plans, topographic maps, cadastral data, territorial zones, cultural heritage objects, and forest district boundaries.
    GIS "Panorama" is a versatile domestic geoinformation system designed for the accumulation, storage, automated processing, and visualization of data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial referencing. The software includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with instruments to address specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model backdrop, predicting emergency situations' consequences at hazardous sites, monitoring aircraft movements, conducting geodetic and topographic surveys, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing spatial data on various output devices, and more.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 26.06.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Senegal
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Senegal, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 25.06.2024 In GIS WebServer SE tools for creating objects and analyzing spatial data have been expanded
    In KB "Panorama", GIS WebServer SE version 6.20.0 has been developed for Astra Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and MS Windows operating systems. The new version includes enhancements to data editing and viewing tools. For authorized users, the storage of map states and components on the server has been implemented.
    In the map editor, object creation mode now includes geometry import from MIF/MID, SHP, DXF, and GeoJSON files. To correctly add an object, the file must specify the source projection.
    A document viewing component has been added, allowing the opening of images (png, bmp, jpeg), video files (supported browser formats such as 3gp, mov, mp4, mpeg, qt, webm), and BIM models (ifc). The source can be either a map object with attached data or files from the user's device. When viewing BIM models, characteristics of selected elements are displayed.
    A user bookmarks component has been implemented, enabling users to save map states and share them with others. The "Map Composition" component now displays the map legend in tree mode. Map publishing has been enhanced to allow users to use their own graphic styles instead of a classifier.
    The "Map Legends" component now includes a list display mode for all maps and the ability to view legends in tree form. In the "Relief Profile" component, interaction between the chart and map has been expanded. Labels added on the map also appear on the chart and vice versa. Users can now edit the profile line on the map. Interface settings now include an option for compact component view.
    GIS WebServer SE is used in building closed corporate systems to secure data with confidentiality or commercial secrets. GIS WebServer SE is implemented using the GIS WebToolKit SE toolkit, which can be applied in development tools using JavaScript and TypeScript.
    Based on GIS WebServer SE and other server products of KB "Panorama", the Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region (RGIS RO) has been implemented. RGIS RO is a specialized multifunctional geoportal, the interactive capabilities of which provide access to reliable information about objects of various categories. RGIS RO is available to a wide range of users - government authorities, citizens, organizations, including potential investors and private companies. The Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region helps in decision-making in various areas of socio-economic development.
    The new version of the software is available on the website in the Download section.

  • 24.06.2024 Specialists from KB "Panorama" delivered a presentation at the XV International IT Forum with the participation of BRICS and SCO countries
    From June 18 to 20 in Khanty-Mansiysk the XV International IT Forum took place with the participation of BRICS and SCO countries. The event was organized by the government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Ugra with the support of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Urals Federal District, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.
    Experts from KB "Panorama" participated in the panel discussion "Spatial Data: A New Digital Reality" with a presentation on "Enhancing the Efficiency of Spatial Data Utilization". The presentation covered modern approaches to implementing technological processes for creating, storing, processing, and analyzing spatial data. It highlighted the significant volume of spatial data accumulated in various information systems by now and emphasized the need for deeper integration mechanisms among these systems and the utilization of data created for all participants in such inter-system interactions.
    By deeply integrating spatial data platform solutions, some tasks related to enhancing their functionality can be addressed through GIS tools under market conditions. To achieve this, developers need quality documentation on API and SDK systems, access to a test environment for debugging new features and services is essential.
    Expanding information interaction capabilities must consider security issues. Any software, including open-source software, should ensure secure operation and stable performance. During information exchange, there should be no possibility of issuing commands to block software operation or engage in undeclared data copying. A complete transition to security-certified software without undisclosed functionalities is necessary.
    This year marked the jubilee XV International IT Forum, which brought together over 5,000 participants from 47 countries and 61 regions of the Russian Federation. Throughout the forum, specialists discussed the application of cutting-edge technologies in economics, social spheres, education, artificial intelligence development, and other crucial tasks.
    Photographic materials were provided by the event organizers.

  • 21.06.2024 The Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information supports database management using PostgreSQL version 16
    In the KB "Panorama", the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.2.9 has been developed under the management of GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator". The new version implements the ability to use PostgreSQL 16 DBMS when working with the Complex. The aeronautical database is built on the AICM (Aeronautical Information Conceptual Model). The database structure allows storing and processing elements of aviation activities, creating aeronautical maps, thematic Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs), charts, and compilations of aeronautical data.
    The "Administrative panel" dialog has been enhanced. A new tab "Update Log" has been added to display information about operations performed to update the database: version number of the Complex database, username, update date, PostgreSQL DBMS version number.
    The Complex for preparing aeronautical information documents is a set of tools for maintaining an aeronautical database, modeling and analyzing the aeronautical situation, creating aeronautical maps, and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in the AIXM 5.1 format. The "Designing of the airfield routes" task is used for designing departure, approach, and landing routes, as well as for analyzing flight safety on them. The "Compliance Assessment of Airports with FAR Requirements" task is intended for analyzing the airport and its surrounding area for suitability for operation and aircraft flights in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 19.06.2024 In the GIS "Panorama" version 15, tools for building flood zones have been updated
    The KB "Panorama" has developed the "Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices Alignment Tool" for GIS "Panorama" version 15. The new version includes a mode called "Creating flood zone along the fairway". This mode facilitates the creation of a quality matrix describing the flood zone along rivers, based on water level readings at observation points.
    According to the resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation dated April 18, 2014, No. 360 "On the Determination of Flood and Submersion Zone Boundaries", it is envisaged to create a graphical description of the location of these zones' boundaries, indicating a list of coordinates of characteristic boundaries of such zones in the coordinate system established for maintaining the Unified State Real Estate Register. Various input data are used to forecast the sizes of flood and submersion zones. These include: data from surveys to identify flood-prone areas; data on water level readings of characteristic water levels at points of the state observation network; data on water level readings of characteristic water levels from archival materials of hydrological and hydrogeological surveys; calculated parameters of floodplain boundaries of rivers, determined based on engineering-hydrological calculations, and others.
    In addition to the mode "Creating flood zone along the fairway", the Hydrological Tasks Complex contains other modes for calculating parameters and boundaries of flood zones: "Construction of flood zone by target method", "Construction of flood zone by depths points", "Construction of flood zone at this point". Various types of input data are used in mathematical model calculations. The mode "Creating flood zone along the fairway" uses a map containing linear hydrographic objects and adjacent point objects with water level rise values in semantics as input data. In general, point objects should correspond to hydrometric stations located along the river, and water level values to readings of their measuring devices. Calculations are carried out based on a height matrix for the same territory. The mode "Harmonization of Hydrographic Objects and Height Matrices" is intended for preparing a hydrologically correct height matrix.
    The mode "Creating flood zone along the fairway" allows processing an entire network of hydrographic objects supplied with water level rise data at once. In the mode dialogue, you can adjust construction parameters to achieve better results in problematic areas if the result is unsatisfactory with basic parameters. The mode "Creating objects-polygons of homogeneous matrixes zones" is intended for outlining the boundaries of the flood zone based on a quality matrix describing such a zone. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 18.06.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Canary Islands
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Canary Islands, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data.
    Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 17.06.2024 GIS WebService SE provides operational preparation of images for printing according to specified parameters
    In KB "Panorama", the GIS WebService SE version 15.7.0 has been developed. The new version includes the ability to display arbitrary map images, rasters, matrices at a specified resolution (DPI - dots per inch). To prepare data for printing, the option to generate images "on the fly" with custom user styles has been added. SLD styles allow dynamically changing the image for the user without altering the classifier. Styles and object filters can be applied in requests for thematic mapping. Styles can be sent in display requests. The same object can be displayed differently using preset or custom user styles.
    Various objects can be grouped into categories. Each category of objects can have its own drawing style assigned. An example category could be all pipelines with a capacity of 100 Gcal/hour and a length of less than 10 km. Sending an SLD style in the object creation request allows creating graphic objects on the map whose symbolic representation is independent of the map's classifier.
    The new version includes the ability to generate a map legend considering semantic filters, object types, and localizations, as well as taking into account an area defined by an arbitrary object or drawing dimensions. The program supports data export and import in formats such as DXF, SHP, KML, and MIF/MID.
    GIS WebService SE complies with all international standards (OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS, WPS) for transmitting and displaying spatial data. The program offers tile issuance based on any user or local coordinate system. The application is developed for Windows and Linux platforms and is compatible with web servers such as Apache, IIS, and nginx.
    The new version of the program and documentation can be found on the website under the Download section.

  • 14.06.2024 The certification tests for GIS Operator SE and GIS WebService SE for the "Astra Linux Special Edition" operating system in the information security certification system have been completed
    KB "Panorama" has received certificates of compliance for the software products GIS Operator SE (No. 6971 dated May 24, 2024) and GIS WebService SE (No. 6972 dated May 24, 2024), operating under the 64-bit Astra Linux Special Edition operating system versions 1.6 and 1.7. The programs are certified in the information security certification system of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for compliance with the requirements of the guidance document of the State Technical Commission of Russia, including control over the absence of undeclared capabilities and for compliance with real and declared functionality in the documentation.

    GIS Operator SE is a versatile domestic geoinformation system for security structures. The program is designed for accumulation, storage, automated processing, and visualization of data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial reference. GIS Operator SE includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools to solve specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model, forecasting the consequences of emergencies at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movement, conducting geodetic and topographic work, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing spatial data on various output devices, and many others.

    GIS WebService SE is designed to process requests on the TCP/IP network. The service allows for serving vector and raster spatial information. It searches for objects based on semantic characteristics, creates and edits vector maps, performs calculations based on the map, constructs surfaces and road graphs, converts object coordinates from one system to another, creates map legends, and fulfills other requests. The service includes the GIS Application Service for creating tile pyramids based on spatial data. It enables transaction operations to create new objects, update or delete existing objects in the service's datasets, serve spatial data in GML format, retrieve metadata, and provide information on terrain relief.

  • 13.06.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Namibia
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Namibia, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 12.06.2024 "Workstation of cadastral engineer" generates a map (plan) of the land management object in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents of 2024
    In the KB "Panorama", the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" version 15.2.4 has been developed. The program includes updated tools for creating cadastral documents. A new mode called "Map (plan) of the object land 2024" has been developed, enabling data preparation, generation of a textual report, and electronic XML document maps (plans) of land management objects in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents from 2024. To activate this mode, a cadastral map with land management objects marked on it is used. The digital classifier survey.v6 has been updated to maintain the cadastral map, incorporating necessary map objects and semantic characteristics that implement the provisions of Article 32 of the Federal Law of 13.07.2015 No. 218-FZ "On State Registration of Real Estate" (as amended, effective from 01.05.2024). When selecting a map object, the program reads information about the type of land management object and displays only those elements in the dialogue box that correspond to the object type. The values of the semantic characteristics of the object are displayed on the "Object Information" tab. If necessary, a dialogue box "Semantic Characteristics of Cadastral Works Object" can be called to adjust the relevant values. Additionally, the dialogue box contains a "Map (Plan)" tab where values necessary to fill out the map (plan) form are entered.
    The generation of a textual report is implemented in Office Open XML format as per the form introduced by the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 30.07.2009 No. 621 (as amended on 17.05.2016) "On Approval of the Form of Map (Plan) of Land Management Object and Requirements for its Compilation". Two types of XML documents are generated: 1) according to the XML schema interact_entry_boundaries_v02, used for generating XML documents sent to the registration authority by state authorities, local self-government bodies in terms of interdepartmental information exchange regarding boundaries, zones, territories for entry into the Unified State Real Estate Register in electronic document form; 2) according to the XML schema interact_map_plan_v01, used for generating an XML document sent to the registration authority by state authorities, local self-government bodies in terms of interdepartmental information exchange regarding the presentation of the map (plan) of the land management object in electronic document form.
    The "Land Survey Plan" mode version 9 has been enhanced with the implementation of recording elements NewOrdinate and OldOrdinate in the XML document section EntitySpatial for the clarified parts of the land plot instead of Ordinate. This improvement enables simultaneous processing of multiple adjacent clarified land plots, each with a clarified part. Information on the document details for access to the land plot has been supplemented, and for the name of the attached file, the element AppliedFile is now generated instead of AppliedFilePDF.
    The "Base of cadastral works" mode has been updated. In the block for editing information about an individual, fields for "Taxpayer Identification Number (INN)" and "Individual Entrepreneur Certificate Number (OGRNIP)" have been added. In the group for information about a cadastral engineer, fields for "Legal Entity OGRN" and "Legal Entity Contact Phone" have been included. On the tab for information about legal entities (performers and clients), government authorities (clients), and foreign legal entities (clients), the option to delete a previously associated representative has been added. The structure of information on cadastral works has been updated: a "Legal Entity Contact Phone" field has been added to the "Performers" table, and a "Signing Date" field has been added to the contract and client relationship table.
    In the "Technical building plan" mode, the procedure for generating an XML document according to version 7 schema has been updated. When recording information about characteristic points of real estate object boundaries, sequential numbering of points on external contours is used. The point numbering methodology in XML corresponds to the order and rules of numbering in the text report. Sequential numbering of points is used for all types of contours of a multi-contour object, including forming, existing, and removed.
    The task "Geodesy Editor" has been enhanced with standardization of dialog appearances such as "Calculate coordinates (direction corner and distance)", "Calculate coordinates (an angular resection(notch))", "Calculate coordinates (linear resection)", "Calculate coordinates (rotary corner and distance)", "Calculate coordinates (linear resection from three stations)", "Calculation of coordinates (method of normals)", and "Calculate coordinates (method of stvors)". Data input fields have been organized to simplify data entry, removing unnecessary elements. In the "Sign Turning Points of Object" mode, when the flag for "copying semantics of the original object to points" is set, copying of service semantics, the values of which are formed based on settings in the dialog, has been eliminated. Now, names of points used for writing to the XML file attribute PointPref are recorded in semantics with code 9 "Own Name". The dialog for "Saving an Image of a Selected Map Fragment" has been optimized for processing selected fragments with a large amount of complex geometry metrics.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 11.06.2024 The GIS "Panorama" for Linux enables the processing of spatial data using neural networks
    In the KB "Panorama", a GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.1 has been developed for operating systems such as "Astra Linux Special Edition", "Alt Linux", "RED OS", and Ubuntu (20.04, 22.04). The new version includes a task for automatic recognition and vectorization of data from satellite images, aerial photographs, and UAV data. The complex operates on artificial intelligence (AI) utilizing trained neural networks. The task sends a request for image decryption of a selected area or object to the "Panorama Vision" automatic recognition and vectorization service. Initially, the system can recognize the contours of fields, rivers, lakes, seas, and ponds. The task allows processing terrain images in RSW, JPG, TIFF, PNG formats. Original images should have spatial resolution ranging from 2 to 10 meters/pixel. Recognition can be done using both user images and data from open sources. After data processing by the "Panorama Vision" automatic recognition and vectorization service, a layer with a vector map is generated and sent to the client via the WFS protocol. The task is accessed from the Run any Application - the Automatic Creation of Object section.
    GIS "Panorama" is a versatile domestic geographic information system designed for accumulating, storing, automating processing, and displaying data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial referencing. It includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools for specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model, predicting emergency consequences at hazardous sites, monitoring aircraft movement, conducting geodetic and topographic work, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing spatial data on various output devices, and more. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 10.06.2024 GIS Constructor for the Android OS supports exchange formats for vector data
    In KB "Panorama", GIS Constructor for Android version 1.3.0 has been developed. The new version introduces the capability to import exchange formats of vector data, optimizes working with geospatial portals and functioning under limited available RAM, and includes an additional demo example.
    GIS Constructor for Android supports the import of popular exchange formats. To achieve this, a library of functions has been added to the toolkit, enabling the creation of work areas from vector data in exchange formats (e.g., SXF, TXF, DIR, SHP, DXF, MIF, S57). These functions are utilized for defining work areas on specific territories using a mobile application or exporting data into common exchange formats.
    The updated task of connecting geospatial portals enhances the display of popular third-party spatial data sources (OpenStreetMap, Yandex, KB "Panorama", and others) on mobile devices. Users will experience reduced loading and tile display times. The GIS core automatically assesses device parameters such as core count, RAM size, network bandwidth, to form a thread pool for loading, processing, and displaying acquired information. Multithreaded loading reduces delays when navigating the screen, zooming the map, and executing spatial queries to the geospatial portal.
    In the new version, the functionality of developed mobile applications has been enhanced for scenarios where the data used cannot be accommodated in RAM. When embedded devices or specialized tablets are used, often there is a need to operate the program under limited resource conditions. In cases of memory shortage, the GIS core activates a buffer with limited memory capacity and performs data operations using only this buffer, significantly reducing memory consumption by the GIS application. The program now includes the ability to explicitly set memory usage limits for opening data; upon reaching this limit, this mode will be forcibly activated.
    The demo example included showcases ways to utilize new functional capabilities of GIS Constructor for Android. To facilitate feature expansion, an architecture for asynchronous task handling has been added. This allows synchronous use of screen forms or user interaction handlers, waiting for responses and continuing code execution only after receiving user actions. Users can explore the demo example to understand the implementation of creating, editing, and deleting vector map objects, importing exchange formats, as well as the principles of dynamically updating spatial data from GIS Server or OGC WMS geospatial portals.
    The toolkit includes libraries that implement functions of the MAPAPI interface. Through the cross-platform capability of the MAPAPI interface, a programmer can develop and test GIS applications on a desktop operating system using GIS Constructor available for a set of Linux systems. After debugging on the desktop system, the developer can build the application for the Android OS with minimal changes to the program's source code. The libraries providing access to digital maps within GIS Constructor for Qt Designer are implemented in C++. This allows for creating applications based on them using various programming languages and frameworks, such as Qt or Java.
    GIS Constructor includes the source code of the GIS application "Panorama Mobile", which a developer can use as a foundation when creating their own mobile application. Users of "Panorama Mobile" for the Android OS can collectively display vector maps (topographic, operational situation, marine navigation, aeronautical), matrix, and raster data (Earth remote sensing data). When selecting an object on the map, users can view information about its name, length, area, and characteristics. Users are provided with the ability to determine their current location by coordinates obtained from a GPS/GLONASS receiver. As the user moves, the map window on the mobile device can automatically center on the point with the current coordinates. To record coordinates obtained during movement, there is a track recording mode that creates a separate map and plots the movement trajectory on it. Data with movement records can be copied from the mobile device for further processing in GIS "Panorama" or GIS Panorama Mini.
    GIS Constructor and GIS "Panorama Mobile" for the Android OS are available for download in the Download section.

  • 07.06.2024 In the Aeronautical Information Documents Preparation Complex, the tools for formatting aeronautical charts have been revised in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization
    In the KB "Panorama", a Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.2.8 has been developed under the management of GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator". In the new version, the mode of creating frame design for aeronautical charts has been improved in accordance with the requirements of ICAO Doc 8697 ("Aeronautical Chart Manual") and the AIP of the Russian Federation.
    The dialog "Interface for formation of marginal (out border) design and maps of section AD" has been updated. The mode of creating instrument landing system approach charts has been improved. The ability to build a profile for the approach for left or right turns depending on the value of the runway course number has been added. The templates for "Approach" charts included in the Complex have been updated. Template files (R_tmpIAP.sitx, E_tmpIAP.sitx) are user maps in *.sitx format created based on the dfc.rscz classifier. To populate the templates with information from the PostgreSQL database in feet and meters (for example, aerodrome elevation, transition altitude, threshold elevation, minimum safe flight altitude in the sector), corresponding keywords contained in the semantics of objects "Own name, signature text" have been updated. The complete list of keywords is presented in the document "System Programmer's Guide". An object "By ATC" has been added to the templates to fill in information about the default transition level, and the programmable sign "Minimum Safe Altitude Sectors of the Aerodrome" has been updated.
    Aeronautical classifiers have been revised in accordance with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization. For the "Holding pattern (left)" and "Holding pattern (right)" objects, a property prohibiting signature rotation has been added. This property is set in the vector symbol editing dialog for text elements. When placing a vector symbol on the map with any angle of inclination containing text elements with a prohibition on rotation, the signature is drawn from left to right for horizontal text and from bottom to top for vertical text.
    The complex for preparing aeronautical information documents is a set of tools for maintaining an aeronautical database, modeling and analyzing the aeronautical situation, creating aeronautical charts, and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in the AIXM 5.1 format. The task of "Designing of the airfield routes" is used for designing departure, approach, and landing routes, as well as analyzing flight safety on them. The task of " Assessment of compliance of aerodromes with the requirements of the FAR" is intended for analyzing the aerodrome and its surrounding area for suitability for operation and aircraft flights in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 06.06.2024 Educational material on object classification in the classifier editor in the GIS "Panorama" has been prepared
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on creating classes in the "Classifier Editor" task in GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist", and other software products. Classes refer to sublayers, which allow grouping objects by purpose within a layer. Classifying objects within layers enables quick search and highlighting of groups of objects on the map. Additionally, it facilitates the swift selection of an object from the classifier for mapping. To create classes in the classifier editor task, a "Classes" mode has been added to the toolset.
    The tutorial demonstrates creating a class in the specified layer. When filling in the fields of a new class, there is control over the entered information with red highlighting. The methods for transferring objects to the selected class are shown. Examples of object classification within layers can be viewed on the maps of Noginsk and Podolsk, which are included in the GIS "Panorama" installation as sample data.
    Educational materials can be accessed in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 05.06.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Djibouti
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Djibouti, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 04.06.2024 The tools for maintaining digital vector map classifiers and terrain analysis have been updated in the GIS "Panorama"
    In the KB "Panorama", the GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.4 has been developed. The new version expands the tools of the "Classifier Editor" task for creating a series of objects with automatic changes in symbol appearance based on semantic values. Added support for new geoportals, updated the task of displaying statistical data by countries, supplemented the tools of hydrological tasks, and implemented the requirements of regulatory documents for 2024 in the complex of cadastral tasks.
    In the "Classifier Editor" task, the ability to create a series based on selected objects has been added. This allows for faster and more convenient formation of necessary types of object series in the classifier. On the "Objects" tab in the table of classifier objects, users can select objects whose appearance and semantics they want to copy to create a new series. The selected objects should have the same localization but can belong to different layers and classes. To create a series, all selected objects are copied. The external code and keys of the new objects are generated automatically to maintain their originality. The overall semantics of all objects in the series is composed of the original semantics of all copied objects. Then, it is possible to edit the necessary characteristics of the series and objects and save the created series. In this process, all copies of objects that were not used in creating the series will be automatically deleted. If the series is not saved, all copies of selected objects will be removed. The originals of the selected objects remain in the classifier after creating the series. If they are not needed, they must be manually deleted.
    In the "Object group of classifier editing" mode, the option to select a "Numerical Formula" type as the semantics of the series has been added. This expands the possibilities of displaying objects on the map in various ways depending on their current characteristics and calculated parameters. This approach is especially relevant for displaying the results of statistical data processing on a map.
    On the "Objects" tab, a "Clasifiers editor" mode has been added to the toolbar. It allows for simultaneously editing various properties of a group of selected objects: moving them to another layer or class, giving them a common name, adding, deleting, changing the semantics status, editing visibility scales, digitization direction, sign size change limits, and others. To do this, on the "Objects" tab, select the necessary objects in the classifier object table.
    If the object table displays only object symbols, you can select the current object by simultaneously pressing Ctrl+left mouse button. If the object table is presented in a string format, object selection is done by checking the box in the far-left column of the table. Next, choose the "Clasifiers editor" mode. Only the selected objects remain in the object table. In this mode, like without it, properties of the currently selected object are displayed. However, when editing any property, it is edited for all selected objects. If a property is highlighted with a yellow background or labeled "different", it means that it differs among selected objects. Properties that cannot be edited at once for all selected objects are locked from editing. When saving edited properties, they are saved for all selected objects. To exit the editing mode, release the "Editing Selected Objects" button. To reset selected objects or select all currently filtered objects, press the "Reset Selected Objects" button. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional views of objects do not have common editing for selected objects.
    The task "Data connection with the geoportal" has been improved. A new geoportal, "Road Fund Control System", has been added. Layers have been included for the geoportal: Roads, Support Network Sections, Road Graph, Airports, Seaports, River Ports, Category by SR 42.1330, Railway Nodes, Border Crossings, Ferry Crossings, Road Normative State, Overloading Sections, Diagnostic Data, Longitudinal Evenness, Road Surface Strength, Road Activity - Five-Year Plan, Warranty Sections, Toll Sections, Toll Payment Points, Road Technical Category, Number of Traffic Lanes (pcs), Axle Load (tons/axle), Maximum Speed (km/h), Capacity, Traffic Intensity, Roadway Width (m), Earthwork Width (m), Surface Type, Road Class, Bridge Structures, Tunnels, Pipes, Weighing and Dimensional Control Point, Accidents, Road Safety Audit, Lighting, Kilometer Markers, Traffic Lights, Bus Stops, Pedestrian Crossings, Road Service Objects, Car Service Stations.
    The "Show Statistics" task has been enhanced. This task enables the creation of thematic maps by countries of the World and regions of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, India, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other countries based on built-in maps of administrative boundaries of regions. Statistical data should be presented in a table format in CSV. The table can consist of two or more columns, one of which is key and should contain the names of countries, regions of countries, or municipal districts within the selected region. In the dialogue box, the option to select colors for the minimum and maximum values of the characteristic used for building the thematic map has been added. The selected colors are saved in an ini-file that is written to the folder with the statistics file (CSV). The task is launched from the main menu: File - Show Statistics.
    Within the "Complex of hydrological tasks", a mode for "Creating flood zone along the fairway" has been developed. This task is designed to determine the flood zone along riverbanks. The input data includes information about the terrain relief, rivers, hydro posts, as well as recorded or forecasted water level rises. The algorithm visualizes the flood zone with depths on the map. Flood depths are calculated first in close proximity to rivers and gradually moving away from the riverbed. This calculation method allows for mapping flood zones for rivers with many bends and branches. This new mode enables processing an entire network of hydrography objects at once using data on water level rises and terrain relief. This tool will be useful for local government bodies to prepare proposals for establishing flood zone boundaries in various territorial management documents.
    When importing from KML, there is now an option to create a label from the KML file by recording in the format: Arbitrary label textspan multiple lines. The "Editing passport" task has been improved - a button to select an RSC classifier file from the shared classifier folder has been added. The button is active if paths to the shared classifier folder are configured in the program under Options - Placement of Data.
    The task "Cadastral Documents" has been enhanced. A new mode, "Map (Plan) of the Object Land 2024", has been developed to prepare data, generate a textual report, and create electronic XML documents of the map (plan) of land management objects in accordance with the requirements of regulatory documents for the year 2024. To access this mode, a cadastral map with land management objects marked on it is used. The digital classifier survey.v6 has been updated for maintaining the cadastral map, incorporating necessary map objects and semantic characteristics that implement the provisions of Article 32 of Federal Law No. 218-FZ of July 13, 2015, "On State Registration of Real Estate". When selecting a map object, the program reads information about the type of land management object and displays only those elements in the dialogue box that correspond to the object type. The values of the semantic characteristics of the object are displayed on the "Object Information" tab. Two types of XML documents are generated: 1) based on the XML schema interact_entry_boundaries_v02, used for creating XML documents sent to the registration authority by state authorities and local self-government bodies for interdepartmental information exchange regarding boundary information for inclusion in the Unified State Real Estate Register in electronic document form; 2) based on the XML schema interact_map_plan_v01, used for creating an XML document sent to the registration authority by state authorities and local self-government bodies for interdepartmental information exchange regarding the presentation of the map (plan) of land management objects in electronic document form.
    The "Base of cadastral works" mode has been updated. In the personal information editing block, fields for "TIN" and "PSRNIE" have been added. In the cadastral engineer information group, fields for "OGRN of a legal entity" and "Contact phone of a legal entity" have been included. The tab for information on legal entities (performers and clients), state authorities (clients), and foreign legal entities (clients) now allows for the removal of previously linked representatives.
    In the "Technical building plan" mode, the procedure for generating an XML document according to version 7 schema has been updated. When recording information about characteristic points of real estate boundaries, consecutive numbering of points on external contours is used. The point numbering methodology in XML corresponds to the order and rules of numbering in the textual report. Consecutive numbering is used for all types of contours of multi-contour objects, including: forming, existing, and to be removed.
    The task "Geodesy Editor" has been enhanced with standardization of dialog appearances such as "Calculate coordinates (direction corner and distance)", "Calculate coordinates (an angular resection(notch))", "Calculate coordinates (linear resection)", "Calculate coordinates (rotary corner and distance)", "Calculate coordinates (linear resection from three stations)", "Calculation of coordinates (method of normals)", and "Calculate coordinates (method of stvors)". The dialog for "To keep the image of the allocated fragments of a map" has been optimized for processing selected fragments with complex geometric metrics.
    The task "Export territorial planned data in GML" has been improved. The new option "Control by scheme" allows for additional verification of attribute values, their completeness, and filling sequence in created GML files according to the XSD schema accepted in Order No. 174 of March 26, 2024, by the Ministry of Economic Development. Additional validation helps check GML files before uploading them to the State Information System for Urban Planning and reduces time spent on finding and correcting attribute filling errors. Automatic correction of numerical parameters with fractional parts has been added. If integer value requirements are specified in the schema for certain object types, automatic rounding is performed. For values between 0 and 1, rounding is done to 1 (for example, a population number in thousands: 0.3 will round up to 1).
    The new version of the software is available for download in the Download section.

  • 03.06.2024 The Imagery Service provides integration of spatial data from various sources and prompt generation of tile pyramids
    In KB "Panorama," the Imagery Service version 11.3.0 has been developed. The new version features an improved user interface responsible for project preparation and tile generation. A connection dialog and data selection on the GIS Server have been added. The service automatically connects to specified servers and provides a list of available data for tile cutting.
    The new version includes a dialog for establishing connections to databases and for forming a dbm layer for tile cutting. The dialogs match data from database tables with objects on the map. Connection to the database is made through a configured dbm file (project) created in the service administrator. The DBM file contains the description of parameters of a digital vector map, which will display the dataset from the database (table, view, or SQL query result). Parameters include: a conditional map name; an RSC classifier file containing a library of conditional symbols; a coordinate system code (standard EPSG code or a custom code from the crslist.xml file); map scale at which conditional symbols are displayed in a unit scale (as specified in the classifier).
    The service monitors changes in the database and rebuilds only those tiles where changes have occurred. The Imagery Service allows setting schedules for updates by day of the week and at specified hours. In the new version, a dialog has been added to select geoprotals for tile generation. The list of available geoprotals can be expanded by adding layers from the wmslist_ru.xml settings file.
    The program enables tile generation in JPEG, PNG, PNG8, Mbtiles, BIR, and GeoPackage formats according to the international standard OGC WMTS 07-057r7 version 1.0.0, TMS standard, and OGC 12-128r15 GeoPackage version 1.2.1. Tiles generated by the Imagery Service are used by GIS WebServer SE and GIS WebService SE software products to provide high-speed spatial data display over extensive areas with simultaneous access by a large number of users. The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 30.05.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Chad
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Chad, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 28.05.2024 The Federal State Information System for Urban Planning has updated the XSD schema for generating XML documents for territorial planning
    The updated schema fgistp-10-izm-698.xsd is available on the website of the Federal State Information System for Territorial Planning. This schema clarifies the composition of attributes and directories in accordance with the provisions of the order issued by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia on January 9, 2018, No. 10 (as amended by the Order No. 698 dated October 6, 2023). The changes made to the xsd schema eliminate errors that may have occurred previously during the preparation and verification of data to comply with the requirhttps://fgistp.economy.gov.ru/panorama/schemas/xsddownload/fgistp-10-izm-698.xsdements of Order No. 698.
    KB "Panorama" has released an updated lineup of GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.3. In the new versions of the software, Professional GIS "Panorama", Professional Vectorizer "Panorama Editor", and "Workstation of the urban-planner" an updated xsd schema is included. This schema is used for generating XML documents for territorial planning in the form of electronic files.
    In the task "Export territorial planned data in GML" in the "Control by scheme" mode, fewer errors are displayed when checking attribute values, their completeness, and the sequence of filling in the created GML files according to the updated xsd schema. Automatic correction of fractional numeric parameter values has been added. If the schema specifies a requirement for integer values for certain types of objects, automatic rounding is performed. For values between 0 and 1, rounding is done to 1 (for example, a population number in thousands: 0.3 will be rounded to 1).
    The updated versions of the programs are available for download in the Download section.

  • 27.05.2024 The Digital map and remote sensing data bank has been enhanced with tools for presenting geodetic documents in digital and analog form
    In KB "Panorama", a Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data version 8.6.0 has been developed. The new version introduces a correlation between digital and analog geodetic materials and regulatory documents. When the metadata of analog documents matches the metadata of digital ones, it becomes possible to download the digital version of the analog document. This correlation is established automatically when the digital document is uploaded to the repository.
    The program provides spatial data search based on the nomenclature of topographic maps. By enabling the display of nomenclature sheets on the map, users can select all datasets that fall within the specified nomenclature. A more user-friendly data loading process has been implemented. In the loading dialog, data groups are automatically selected based on the current loading mode.
    The functionality to work with online documentation in the absence of a local copy has been added. The most up-to-date version of the document is always opened. The ability to specify multiple coordinate systems and heights for each document in a group of analog geodetic materials has been implemented. The boundaries of Russian Federation subjects on the address map and point settlements have been updated.
    Enhancements have been made to the control of input parameters when configuring data groups. The list of diagnostic messages and error messages has been expanded. All errors are logged in a journal, and for easier access, a new error log file is created every day.
    Data security is ensured through access rights differentiation based on security features provided by the operating system. Regular authentication, digest authentication, system authentication (using web server tools), and domain authentication (Kerberos or Active Directory) are supported. Additional security is provided through integrated authentication when working with the database. Connection to the database is made with the privileges of the user operating the system. The software is adapted to work on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, MS Windows, and others) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, Baikal). The program is registered in the registry of domestic software under number 1862.
    The database of digital maps and remote sensing data serves as the foundation for building the infrastructure of spatial data at the federal, regional, and municipal levels, as well as in corporate information systems. Within the unified geoinformation space, the database enables the collection, storage, quality control, search, and retrieval of spatial data in exchange formats. Spatial data selected through the program can be shared for multi-user access on the GIS Server and published according to international standards such as OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS on the GIS WebService SE application server. Users can access the data from both thin clients (using GIS WebServer SE) and desktop applications (GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator").
    The database facilitates the construction of a cloud storage for spatial data, providing access to this data, and automating the generation and updating of geocoverages. The current state of spatial data is displayed using map schemas maintained for each type of stored data: vector maps, remote sensing data, elevation matrices, and terrain models.
    Remote placement of spatial data sets in a file storage, versioning of stored sets, updating of map schemas indicating data availability, automated collection and generation of metadata, and formation and updating of geocoverages are ensured. Automated collection and generation of metadata are performed according to ISO 19115:2003 standards (Geographic Information - Metadata) and ISO/TS 19139 (Geographic Information - Metadata - XML schema implementation). Reduced copies of data images are automatically generated, file checksums are verified, and data set completeness is checked.
    Placement of spatial data in a file storage is carried out with integrity checks, control of structure and content of the data. The results of operations are logged and recorded in the metadata database. Automatic backup of metadata and spatial data storage with integrity control and data recovery is provided. Multilingual interface is supported.
    The "Spatial Data Bank" portal demonstrates capabilities for organizing storage, accounting, and provision of vector maps, remote sensing data, elevation matrices, and terrain models. The portal contains vector maps in SXF format based on data from open sources such as OpenStreetMap and VMap0. The spatial data includes maps of Russian Federation subjects, countries, cities both near and far abroad. In total, there are over 400 vector maps and 6700 matrix datasets with a total volume exceeding 80 GB. Specialists from KB "Panorama" update and maintain the information on the portal on a weekly basis. All published data is distributed free of charge under a free license.
    The new version of the software is available for download on the Download page.

  • 25.05.2024 The mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile" for the Android operating system supports the import of topographic maps in the exchange format SXF
    The GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.6 for Android OS has been developed at KB "Panorama". The new version includes the ability to import files in SXF format. The import process is similar to the desktop version of the GIS "Panorama". The classifier can be selected from the set provided with the mobile application installation or can be provided by the user. The import is done into the internal storage for further use within the application. The data loading process runs independently of the main application process, allowing the user to continue working with the application while the import is being executed.
    The required set of map data for a specific area of interest can be prepared in one of the desktop products (GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-Editor", GIS Panorama Mini) using a wide range of applied tasks and then transferred to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile".
    GIS "Panorama Mobile" allows opening major digital map formats of the GIS "Panorama" on Android-based mobile devices and processing information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. The user can prepare the necessary set of spatial data in advance, pack them into a ZIP archive using standard tools, and transfer them to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". The data processing is performed autonomously without an Internet connection. When the user moves, their current position is dynamically displayed based on coordinates obtained from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. To enhance usability, there is an option to synchronize the map position with the current location. A track recording mode is available to save the obtained coordinates during movement, creating a separate map with the recorded trajectory. Essential information is provided for all map objects during the working process.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 24.05.2024 An educational material has been prepared on the utilization of custom libraries in the classifier editor within the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists at KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on creating non-standard types of objects using custom libraries in the classifier editor in GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist", and other software products. For maps with complex types of symbols, the ability to connect special libraries in the classifier editor has been added. Such libraries must have the extension IML. To connect custom libraries, the "Libraries" tab in the classifier editor is used.
    The video tutorial demonstrates the configuration of parameters and the display of the programmable symbol of the library shape.iml, which is included in GIS "Panorama", specifically the "Symbol with a leader line and text". The symbolic sign is formed using a combination of primitives and assigning semantic characteristics to generate text. Additionally, the method of creating an object displaying the X and Y coordinate values from the metric of the first point of the object is shown. When moving such a type of symbolic sign on the map, the label of the point's coordinates changes according to the metric coordinates.
    Examples of creating non-standard types of objects can be found in the installation package of GIS "Panorama". Educational materials can be accessed in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 22.05.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Malawi
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Malawi, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 20.05.2024 In GIS "Panorama", there is built-in validation of compliance of GML documents for territorial planning with the XSD schema specified in the order of the Ministry of Economic Development No. 174 dated 26.03.2024
    In the KB "Panorama", the line of GIS software "Panorama" has been updated to version 15.2.3. In the new versions of the software, the Professional GIS "Panorama", the Professional vectorizer "Panorama Editor", and the "Workstation of the urban-planner" have enhanced the task of "Export territorial planned data in GML". The new option "Control by schema" allows for an additional check of attribute values, their completeness, and the sequence of filling in the created GML files in accordance with the XSD schema specified in the order of the Ministry of Economic Development No. 174 dated 26.03.2024, "On organizing work on placing territorial planning schemes on the official website of the federal state information system of territorial planning on the Internet". GML files are generated by the program based on information presented on maps using the digital classifier terrplan.v7.rscz. The validation results are output in a text protocol in a dialog window.
    The additional validation allows checking GML files before uploading them to the FGIS TP, reducing the time spent on searching for and correcting attribute filling errors. The digital classifier for creating territorial planning schemes terrplan.v7 is prepared in accordance with changes specified in the order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation dated 06.10.2023, No. 698, and complies with the schema fgistp-10-izm-698.xsd.
    The updated versions of the software are available for download in the Download section.

  • 20.05.2024 An educational video material on creating user tool panels in the GIS "Panorama" has been prepared
    Experts at KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on working with the "Setup of panels" task in the GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist", and other software products. The discussed task is essential for creating toolbars and populating them with commonly used modes from various applied tasks. The video tutorial demonstrates the setup of a custom panel.
    In the "Toolbars customizer" dialog, there is a field called "Tasks and Scripts" listing libraries containing panels with buttons and supporting the setup interface. The "Python scripts" line provides access to choosing a script from a list, which must be previously configured and verified in the "Run applications" dialog (under the "Scripts" tab). When new applied tasks are integrated into the GIS, the list can be edited using the "Add" and "Deleting" buttons.
    At the bottom of the dialog, there are fields labeled "Available Toolbars " and "Available Buttons", which contain lists of panels for the current task and buttons within these panels. The "Custom Toolbars" field lists user-created tool panels and their content. New custom panels can be created sequentially without closing the main dialog.
    Educational materials can be found in the "Video Lessons" section for further reference.

  • 17.05.2024 In GIS Toolkit, tools for creating, searching, and viewing digital map objects have been updated
    In the KB "Panorama", a toolkit for developing GIS applications called GIS ToolKit version 15.0.5 has been developed. In the new version, the component for accessing the map object classifier file (TMapRsc) has been enhanced. The "Objects" and "Semantics" tabs now feature the ability to simultaneously filter/search by all characteristics (name, code, key, number, directory). This type of search is set as default. A list has been added to the search bar where entered search strings from successful searches are saved. Selecting a string from the list allows for quick return to previous searches and their results. In the "Vector sign editing" dialog, a property to prevent label rotation has been added for text elements. When placing a vector sign on the map with any inclination angle containing text elements with rotation prevention, labeling is drawn from left to right; for vertical labels, it is drawn from bottom to top.
    The component for selecting search/display conditions (TMapSelectDialog) has been enhanced. In the "Semantics" tab, validation of entered semantic values against the specified template string in the classifier, defining allowable characters like GUID, cadastral number, and others, has been added. For numerical characteristics, validation against the range of values set in the map classifier is provided.
    The component for connecting to geospatial portals (TMapWMSPopupDialog) has been enhanced. Portals from Rosreestr services, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the Federal Forestry Agency have been added. For Rosreestr services, layers such as Digital Orthophoto Plans EECO (Unified Electronic Cartographic Basis), Digital Topographic Maps and Plans EECO have been included. For the National Spatial Data Infrastructure services, layers like Digital Object Schema - Open Data, EECO, EECO (orthophoto), Orthophoto Plans 1:2000, Remote Sensing Data for the Russian Federation, Cadastral Districts, Cadastral Regions, Cadastral Blocks, Land Plots, Buildings, Structures, Unfinished Construction Objects, Settlement Boundaries, Special Territorial Conditions Zones, Territorial Zones, Forestry Offices, Cultural Heritage Territorial Objects, Specially Protected Natural Areas, Hunting Grounds, Special Economic Zones, Areas of Advanced Development, Water Object Boundaries, Plots Requiring Surveying have been added.
    The GIS ToolKit toolkit consists of visual components, classes, and API functions of GIS core for full-fledged spatial data handling. The toolkit is designed for developing client-server and desktop 32-bit and 64-bit applications requiring spatial data processing and visualization. GIS ToolKit classes and components are intended for use in Embarcadero RAD Studio XE5 and higher (Delphi and C++ Builder) programming environments and come with source codes. The components can be likened to "semi-finished products," using which one can quickly and relatively easily develop their own geoinformation application. The GIS core of the GIS ToolKit toolkit can be used not only in the Embarcadero environment but also in any development environment with any compiler supporting WINAPI function calls.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 16.05.2024 In GIS Constructor, tools for visualization and quality control of spatial data have been improved
    In the KB "Panorama", a GIS Constructor for Qt Designer SE version 15.0.3 has been developed. The program features updated libraries for programmable symbols, improved quality control of vector maps, and the ability to save vector maps in SHP format. The list of supported geospatial portals has been expanded.
    The library of programmable symbols shape.iml64 has been updated. A symbol called "Polygon with proportional filling" has been developed. This symbol is designed for styling area structures with simple contours (without sub-objects). The symbol parameters include a description of the centerline, central vector symbol, and 4 area fill parts. When entering parameters for the 1st part, the conditional filling of half of the polygon is done, bounded by half of the contour (from the first to the center point) and the centerline. Entering parameters for the 2nd part fills the second half of the polygon. If there are parameters for the 3rd and/or 4th parts, filling is done with conditional quarters. The order of filling quarters corresponds to the order of parameters for the 4 parts, starting from the first point, considering the contour numbering direction. Contours with fewer than 5 or more than 255 points, or those with sub-objects, are filled according to the parameters of the 1st part.
    Quality control of the vector map has been improved. When checking object overlaps with the sheet frame, a verification of points extending beyond the frame has been added. Aligning the contours of area and end points of linear objects has been unified into a single algorithm. Segments with points extending beyond the sheet frame are trimmed. Contour points located inside the sheet frame are extended to the frame at the nearest distance within the "Frame Exit Threshold" tolerance. Points within the "Frame Consistency Threshold" tolerance are considered extended (lying on the frame). The unified processing method helps minimize the likelihood of contour misalignment during point extension.
    The task of saving a vector map in SHP format has been enhanced. When processing the attributes of map objects, the presence of repeating semantics is taken into account. The values of such semantics are concatenated into a string with a ";" delimiter and stored in a single field of the DBF table format. This allows for the correct display of repeated characteristics during further processing of the resulting files.
    Support for opening geoservices portals from Rosreestr, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the Federal Forestry Agency has been added. New layers have been connected to the Rosreestr geoservices portal - Thematic Maps. The following layers have been added: Cadastre Land Value, Land Categories, Types of Permitted Land Use.
    GIS Constructor is a set of geoinformation components for use in the Qt Designer visual programming environment, enabling the development of custom GIS applications. Visualization of digital map content is carried out using conventional symbols adopted for topographic, overview-geographic, and various special maps. The geoinformation system has extensive capabilities for performing calculations, ensuring the display of spatial data on various graphic devices in standard and custom symbol systems. Primary functions can be performed in a multi-threaded mode. Automatic optimization of the memory used for processing large data volumes (tens of gigabytes) on limited resources (hundreds of megabytes) is supported.
    The toolkit is adapted to work on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, QNX) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, PowerPC, SPARC, ARM). The toolkit includes components for visual GIS application design and libraries of multi-platform multi-threaded GIS core. GIS Constructor provides a cross-platform MAPAPI interface, allowing the programmer to develop in their preferred operating system. Developers can release GIS applications for a set of operating systems by simply building with minimal changes to the program's source code.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 15.05.2024 At the 11th International IT Conference "Stachka" in Ulyanovsk, specialists from KB "Panorama" delivered presentations
    The 11th international IT conference "Stachka" has concluded in Ulyanovsk. At this conference, specialists from KB "Panorama" presented two reports in the "GIS" section. The first report on import substitution in the GIS field, presented by Denis Vitcko, shared our company's accumulated experience and useful advice on implementing tasks for transitioning to GIS independent of imports, in accordance with Federal Law No. 491-FZ dated 04.08.2023.
    The second report on the application of neural networks in digital cartography sparked lively interest among conference participants. In his report, PhD in Engineering Petr Sotnikov shed light on all areas of integrating artificial intelligence into GIS: from choosing a neural network to programming the server-side of geoservices, utilizing GPU capabilities, and frontend development. These reports are available on our website: "GIS Import Substitution" and "Artificial Cartographer: Image Decryption Service based on Neural Networks".
    All reports from the 11th international IT conference "Stachka" are now available for viewing on the official event website. To access the reports, one needs to purchase an offline attendee ticket.
    On September 27-28, "Stachka" will take place in St. Petersburg (COSMOS Pribaltiyskaya). A special 10% discount promo code "для_Π΄Ρ€ΡƒΠ·Π΅ΠΉ10" is valid for purchasing recordings of all reports and all ticket categories for the conference in St. Petersburg. You can follow "Stachka" on social media platforms such as VKontakte and Telegram. KB "Panorama" looks forward to seeing you at the "Stachka" conference in St. Petersburg!

  • 14.05.2024 "Workstation of the urban-planner" supports the management of classes of spatial objects in the urban planning activity support information system"
    In the KB "Panorama," the "Workstation of the urban-planner" version 15.2.3 has been developed. The new version introduces the "Spatial Objects of the Urban Planning Information System" mode, expands the list of directories and classifiers of the information system, and implements a mechanism for synchronizing the attributes of spatial data sets with the semantics of the digital map classifier.
    The registry "Spatial Objects of the Urban Planning Information System" is designed to maintain thematic sets of spatial data used in recording information in the urban planning activity support information system. The data sets include information on classes of spatial objects in vector model in relation to associated documents and attribute data. The structure of thematic data sets and the composition of used directories are implemented in accordance with the technical requirements for maintaining registers of state information systems supporting urban planning activities, as per the order of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation dated August 6, 2020, No. 433/pr.
    Developed according to the order, the urban.v2.rsc classifier enables the creation of a multi-layer digital map and its application in preparing documents for urban planning zoning, territorial planning documents, creating consolidated plans of surface and underground communications and structures. The classifier systematizes code designations of capital construction objects, engineering infrastructure networks, electrical networks, communication networks, elements of layout structure, zones with special land use conditions, and lists features characterizing the properties of these objects. Each thematic data set contains its immutable set of attributes. Unified directories and classifiers of the information system supporting urban planning activities are used to systematize attributes. Object class attributes are synchronized with the semantics of the urban.v2.rsc classifier. To establish spatial-logical connections between documents recorded in the Urban Planning Information System and information with spatial map objects, an attribute "Spatial Data Class" has been added. This is a systematized group of data indicating belonging to a thematic data set. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 13.05.2024 An educational video tutorial has been prepared on methods of editing map objects in GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" in collaboration with students from MIIGAiK have prepared a video lesson on working with the "Group of modes Point" and "Topology subpanel" modes. The educational material showcases the capabilities of point and object editing tools, as well as moving, deleting, and aligning objects. These modes are accessed from the "Map Editor" task panel and are available to users of GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-editor", GIS Panorama Mini, and other software products.
    The video tutorial demonstrates methods of changing an object by editing its points: adding or removing points on an object; capturing a node or any point on a straight object; changing the direction from the starting point of the object to the endpoint, and other actions. It also illustrates ways to create copies of object sections, create intersection points, and align multiple objects. To access the educational materials, visit the "Video lessons" section.

  • 11.05.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Benin
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Benin, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 09.05.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Burundi
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Burundi, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 07.05.2024 An educational material has been prepared on performing calculations of semantic characteristics values for groups of objects in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists at KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on working with the task "Calculation of values of semantics for incoming objects" in the GIS "Panorama". This task allows for analyzing the distribution of a group of objects within selected polygons (area objects) and filling in the semantic characteristics of the polygons based on the results of the analysis. The values of the polygon semantics are determined based on a set of corresponding values of characteristics of the analyzed objects that are either fully or partially within the polygons. This task operates in two modes: semantic calculations and copying semantics from incoming objects to selected polygons.
    The video tutorial demonstrates the functional feature of the task "Calculation of values of semantics for incoming objects". Using an example of an Administrative-Territorial map, the total value of a specified object characteristic inside each polygon is calculated, taking into account the correction coefficient for the inclusion of analyzed objects in the selected polygon. The copying of semantics from incoming objects to polygon objects is performed according to established characteristic codes. In the example data, values of semantic characteristics are copied from point objects to polygon objects (area objects). The tutorial also shows how to use tools for clearing cells and deleting rows in the semantics table through a right-click context menu in the table row.
    Educational materials can be found in the "Video lessons" section.

  • 06.05.2024 The Panorama software generates spatial planning schemes in GML format according to the new scheme outlined in Order No. 174 issued by the Ministry of Economic Development on March 26, 2024
    In KB "Panorama", a GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.3 has been developed. In the new version, dialogs for object search, thematic mapping, data coordinate system management have been improved, editing tools for maps and quality control have been added, and the task of exporting territorial planning schemes has been updated. In the "Select geoservice from the list" menu, geoservices from Rosreestr, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the Federal Forestry Agency have been added. For Rosreestr service, layers have been added: Digital orthophoto plans of the Unified Electronic Cartographic Foundation (UECF), Digital topographic maps and plans of UECF. For the National Spatial Data Infrastructure service, layers have been added: Digital object schema - open data, UECF, UECF (orthophoto), Orthophoto plans 1:2000, Remote sensing data on the Russian Federation, Cadastre districts, Cadastre regions, Cadastre blocks, Land plots, Buildings, Structures, Unfinished construction objects, Settlement boundaries, Areas with special territory conditions, Territorial zones, Forest districts, Cultural heritage territorial objects, Specially protected natural areas, Hunting grounds, Special economic zones, Areas of advanced development, Water body boundaries, Parcels requiring surveying. For the Federal Forestry Agency service, a layer - Forest district boundaries has been added.
    In the "Map Object Search" dialog under the "Semantics" tab, a validation check has been added for entered semantic values to match the pattern string specified in the classifier, defining acceptable characters such as GUID, cadastral number, and others. For numerical characteristics, a check for belonging to the range of values set in the map classifier has been implemented. In case of mismatch in the entered data, the text string is highlighted in red.

    In the "Lists of Objects" dialog, a feature has been added to label objects in the list based on a selected semantic characteristic. To label the list, the "Label Objects" mode must be activated. Next to this option, the semantic code for labeling is indicated. The selection of the semantic code is done by clicking the left mouse button in that area. By default, the semantic code contains the last selected value. The labeling scale of objects is set within the visibility boundaries of the labeled objects. Objects in the list can simultaneously have thematic highlighting on the map with symbols and labeling based on semantics. Parameters of labeling can be modified using the "Assign a Custom Style" mode.

    When changing labeling parameters or semantic codes, labels are updated (re-labeled) on the map. Labeling parameters and display of thematic layers are saved and restored upon application startup. Management of visibility and display order of the labeling layer is carried out in the "Map Legend" task, under the "General Data List" tab.

    The task of "Exporting Territorial Planning Schemes to GML" has been enhanced. The generated GML undergoes validation against an XSD schema specified in Order No. 174 of the Ministry of Economic Development dated 26.03.2024 regarding organizing works for posting XSD schemas on the official website of the federal state information system for territorial planning on the Internet, used for creating XML documents of territorial planning in electronic form.
    When setting parameters in the "Current Projection Parameters" dialog, information about the current coordinate system of the active document is displayed in the top status bar of the application. By default, the current coordinate system corresponds to the coordinate system of the main map of the document. In the top left part of the status bar, information is shown: "Map Coordinate System". The context menu of the status bar allows for adjusting any projection parameters. If the document contains data (maps, rasters, matrices, geoportals) with different coordinate systems, the menu lists the names of data with different coordinate systems (e.g., "Noginsk", "Google Map"). The new menu enables quick switching to the projection of the selected data type. When selecting an item from the menu, the projection parameters of the selected data type are applied to the document. Information about the selected projection is displayed in the status bar: "Geoportal Coordinate System" or "Raster Coordinate System". The context menu for changing the coordinate system in the document is accessed by right-clicking in the top status bar of the application. The menu also includes options for "Reset Current Projection" and "Set Projection Current".

    In the Map Editor task, a feature has been added to rotate vector symbols that have a single metric point. If a symbol's localization is "Vector," a second point is added to the object. If the symbol's localization is "Point", rotation of such symbols is achieved by adding the semantics "Angle of symbol rotation, insert" (code 31017). Rotation of vector symbols is available in modes such as Move, Scale and Rotate, Rotate Object, Rotate Vector Object, and Tilt Vector Object.
    The task "Creation of passages in settlement" within the automated topographic map generalization complex has been enhanced. This task is designed to create additional linear roadways (streets) on the map in urban areas. The roadways are created in gaps between adjacent blocks and street sides. The new version of the task allows for aligning the created roadways with the boundaries of urban areas. This alignment enhances the quality of subsequent block generalization during the process of trimming blocks with the created roadways. The automated topographic map generalization complex enables automated cartographic compilation of digital topographic maps ranging from 1:50,000 to 1:1,000,000 based on source maps of larger scales.

    In the vector symbol editing dialog for text elements, a property to prevent label rotation has been added. When applying a vector symbol with any tilt angle containing text elements with rotation prevention to the map, the label is drawn from left to right for horizontal labels and bottom to top for vertical labels. The mechanism for selecting symbol elements in the table has been improved: multiple elements can be selected by clicking the left mouse button in the first column. Clicking in other columns selects a single element.

    In the Quality Control of Vector Maps task, a check for points extending beyond the sheet boundary has been added when verifying object exits on the sheet border. Standardizing the extension of linear object contours has been unified into a single algorithm. Segments with points extending beyond the sheet boundary are trimmed. Contour points inside the sheet boundary are extended to the boundary at the nearest distance within the "Frame Exit Threshold" tolerance. Points within the "Frame Consistency Threshold" tolerance are considered extended (lying on the boundary). This unified processing method minimizes the likelihood of contour misalignment during point extension.

    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 03.05.2024 In Pridnestrovie, the development of the state information system "Electronic Land Cadastre" is ongoing
    In Pridnestrovie, at the President's instruction, the "Electronic Land Cadastre of Pridnestrovie" has been developed - an information system that covers the entire complex of land plots in Pridnestrovie in digital format and contains a list of information about land plots that are mandatory to be reflected in inventory documents. The "Electronic Land Cadastre" is built on the basis of the "Panorama" geoinformation platform.
    The absence of a centralized information system containing information about land plots of all categories hindered the effective management of land resources. The creation of the state information system "Electronic Land Cadastre" helped to address this issue. After filling the system with necessary information, it will allow government authorities, as well as citizens and legal entities, to promptly use cadastral information for the purpose of managing land resources, protecting lands, establishing land payments, forming the land market, protecting the rights of landowners, land users, tenants, and other rights holders.
    The working group, led by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Sergey Obolonik, was developing a targeted program for the implementation of an automated state land cadastre. It included representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media, as well as city and district administrations of the republic. The head of the Ministry of Digital Development, Alexander Dimitroglo, noted that intensive work on creating a GIS started in May 2021. At the initial stage, they encountered some problems. One of them was software. The choice was between developing their own software, which would prolong the system preparation process, or purchasing ready-made software. The decision was made in favor of the latter.
    The geoinformation platform "Panorama" allows for collaborative use of the desktop client GIS Panorama, server components GIS Server and GIS WebService SE, and the web client GIS WebServer SE, significantly expanding user access to information. Depending on the user's permissions, it is possible to access either the full range of cadastral information or specific data: information on land plot boundaries, land plot category details, and cadastral number information.
    For initial data input into the system, the GIS "Panorama" is used, which has an extensive toolkit for working with land cadastre documentation, preparing plans, drawings, schemes, acts, etc. It allows for attaching necessary documents, customizing the list of information to be entered. Additionally, GIS "Panorama" enables the creation of a variety of thematic maps essential for land cadastre management.
    In late 2023, a completed electronic product was presented on the Minсifra platform. The work was evaluated by a government commission for the acceptance of the GIS led by Vice Prime Minister Victor Taranov. Members of the government commission for the acceptance of the GIS "State Land Cadastre" highly praised the results of the work of the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other entities involved in the preparation, presentation, and content filling of the GIS.
    Currently, active data filling of the GIS and digitization of cadastral records are underway. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, information on 33.7 thousand objects that require editing and transfer to the map of the republic is stored electronically. In addition, primarily concerning lands in populated areas, there is information on 3 thousand objects per district in the archives of state administrations in paper form. Simultaneously, work is being done to populate the system with information on primary formations of land plots and current changes in land cadastral documentation details. Currently, the GIS "Electronic Land Cadastre" is being updated with information on the natural, economic, and legal status of lands.

  • 02.05.2024 Photo from the archive of KB "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on working with the task "Automatic Recognition Sattelite" in the GIS "Panorama". The task "Automatic Image Recognition" is designed for recognizing and vectorizing data on satellite images, aerial photographs, and UAV data. The application sends a request for image decryption based on the selected area or object to the automatic recognition and vectorization service "Panorama Vision". The video tutorial demonstrates the stages of forming objects according to the type of loaded model and the selection of the output area. To start the processing process, you need to "Send Requisition" for data processing. During the recognition process, in the management dialogue for recognition settings, information is provided about the request status, completion time, processing stage, completion time, and readiness. During recognition, images are automatically uploaded to the server. After data processing is completed, a link to the generated map appears in the "Layer Identifier" field. When opening the map through the request, it automatically appears in the list of available user layers in the geospatial portal list for further use. The layer is provided via the WFS protocol as a vector map. The obtained map can be copied or edited, as well as converted to other formats. Educational materials can be found in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 01.05.2024 An educational video material has been prepared on the tools for viewing three-dimensional models of construction objects in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have created a video tutorial on the capabilities of viewing BIM models in the GIS "Panorama". The mode "List of BIM models" presented in the video material is included in the GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-editor", and other software products from KB "Panorama".

    The discussed task is designed for a detailed view of the 3D geometry of a construction object or a complex of construction objects and the related attribute information of model elements (such as material, article, etc.). BIM (Building Information Model) is an object-oriented model consisting of elements, each belonging to its class - walls, floors, windows, reinforcement, and others. The class of an element defines the set of properties and behavior of the element. In this task, the IFC format is supported - an open standard for representing BIM data.

    To assign a 3D view to a construction object, it is necessary to select the object on the map and, using the "Object Selection" dialog on the "Semantics" tab, specify a link to the file by adding a value to the service semantics "Link to BIM model file". Viewing the BIM model is done by double-clicking on the value of this semantics or using the "List of BIM models" mode.

    Educational materials can be accessed in the "Video Lessons" section.

  • 28.04.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Madagascar
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Madagascar, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 25.04.2024 "Panorama Vision" provides processing of remote sensing data using neural networks
    In "KB Panorama" developed a Complex of automatic recognition and vectorization - "Panorama Vision". The complex is based on artificial intelligence (AI) using trained neural networks. The complex is designed for automatic recognition and vectorization of data on satellite images, aerial photographs, and data from UAVs. "Panorama Vision" allows to recognize the contours of fields, hydrographic objects (rivers, ponds, lakes, and others). In future versions, recognition of vegetation, road network objects, structures, and determination of building heights are planned to be added. The complex can be accessed through a client module in the professional GIS "Panorama". The client application submits requests for data processing to the server part of the complex located on the technical facilities of KB "Panorama". User images or data from open sources are used for recognition. The spatial resolution of the data should be at least 10 meters/pixel. As a result of image processing, a vector map with contours of recognized objects is created, for example, with the boundaries of agricultural fields. When using the service, the total volume of processed data for the user is limited by the paid recognition area. Increasing the available area is possible by purchasing processing rights.
    To perform processing, the user needs to take several actions: open raster images in GIS "Panorama" (own images of the area) and/or connect geospatial portals with satellite images; in the client module "Panorama Vision" select an area of interest; start the recognition process by submitting a request. As a result of data processing by the complex, a layer with a vector map published according to the WFS protocol is obtained. The user can copy or edit the received map, as well as convert it to other formats. The "Panorama Vision" complex performs semantic segmentation of objects in images using deep neural networks based on the attention mechanism. For training the model for decoding the boundaries of agricultural lands, satellite images of regions in the middle zone of the Russian Federation were used together with a vector map containing plow contours. The total data volume is over 100 GB.
    The accuracy of contour recognition on test images is about 90%. To generate field contours, the classifier agro10t.rscz is used, objects are created with code 79000002 - agricultural land boundaries. To generate contours of hydrographic objects, the classifier map10000.rscz is used, objects are created with code 31410000 - rivers, streams. For example, to generate contours of fields with a total area of 452 sq. km and raster data volume of 112 MB, it took 2 minutes. As a result of processing, 758 unique fields were created. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 24.04.2024 The tools for creating flight charts in the holding pattern area were expanded at the Aeronautical Information Documents Preparation Complex in accordance with ICAO Doc 8697
    In the KB "Panorama", the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.2.8 has been developed under the management of GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator". In the new version, a dialog "Output holding procedure" has been added, developed in accordance with ICAO Doc 8697 "Aeronautical Chart Manual" and ICAO Annex 4 "Aeronautical Charts". The dialog is designed to display a list of holding patterns on the aeronautical chart in aerodrome areas and air routes. A symbolic "racecourse" scheme is used for holding patterns, with filled values of bearing accurate to the nearest degree (including the degree sign) and time in minutes. If necessary, a checkpoint is additionally created to base the scheme on. Filters are provided for route type and symbolic route name, as well as checkpoint name.
    The task panel "Preparation of aeronautical information documents" has been updated. The ability to call the "Display of Holding Patterns" dialog has been added, and buttons for Import/Export dialogs from ARINC and AIXM formats have been moved to a new additional panel. The program contains two types of export/import dialogs, the functionality of which depends on the connection settings to the Complex database.
    The Document Preparation Complex of Aeronautical Information is a set of tools for maintaining a database of aeronautical data, modeling and analyzing aeronautical situations, creating aeronautical charts, and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in AIXM 5.1 format. The "Designing of the airfield routes" task is used for designing departure, approach, and landing routes, as well as analyzing flight safety on them. The task "Assessment compliance of aerodromes with FAR requirements" is intended for analyzing the aerodrome and its surrounding area for suitability for operation and aircraft flights according to Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 23.04.2024 GIS "Panorama" for Linux now supports the display of 3D models of structural elements of construction objects
    At the KB "Panorama", GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.0 has been developed for the OS "Astra Linux Special Edition". The new version includes the ability to view three-dimensional models of structural elements of construction objects. The map editor has been enhanced with tools for creating a linear coordinate system of map objects. Additionally, the library of programmable symbolic signs displaying signs of area structures with fractional polygon filling has been improved.
    A new task called "Viewing BIM model" has been developed. This task allows for a detailed examination of the 3D geometry of a construction object or a complex of construction objects and the related attribute information of model elements (such as material, article, and others).
    BIM (Building Information Model) is an object-oriented model consisting of elements, each belonging to its class - walls, floors, windows, reinforcement, and so on. The class of an element determines the set of properties and behavior of the element. In this task, the IFC format is supported - an open standard for representing BIM data. To assign a BIM model, you need to select an object on the map and use the "Object Selection" dialog on the "Semantics" tab to specify a link to the file (semantics: Link to the BIM model file). This dialog provides modes for viewing the BIM model and navigating to the map object to which the model has been assigned. There is a thematic highlighting (coloring) feature for the list of BIM models, where objects on the map with a filled link to a BIM model in the semantics will be highlighted. When objects with BIM models are highlighted, a quick selection of the nearest BIM model to the cursor on the map is available. Clicking the left mouse button anywhere in the document will bring up a dialog to view the BIM model closest to the cursor. The "View BIM Model" dialog is presented as a 3D image and a tree of model attributes. Scaling of the model is done using the mouse wheel, and rotation is achieved by pressing the left mouse button and moving left, right, up, or down. An element of the model can be selected either in the attribute tree or in the 3D view window. Upon selection, the corresponding element will be highlighted in both the 3D view window and the attribute tree.
    The "Map Editor" task has been enhanced with the addition of the "Linear Coordinate System" panel. It combines modes for creating linear coordinate systems of objects, converting flat rectangular systems into linear coordinates, and vice versa. The linear coordinate system (LCS) measures the linear coordinate along the object's contour from the first point of the object to a specified point. This measurement is in meters along an axis passing sequentially through all contours of a linear object from the first point of the first contour. The definition of a linear coordinate system is done relative to established calibration points located along the object's contour. Calibration points are typically based on real point objects located along the linear object's contour. For example, compressor stations along a pipeline have passport values of linear coordinates on the pipeline from its beginning. Kilometer posts along a road have passport distance values from a conditional start point on the road.
    The library of programmable symbols shape.iml64 has been enhanced. The "Polygon with fractional filling" symbol has been developed. This symbol is designed for styling area structures with a simple contour (without subobjects). The symbol parameters include a description of the average line, central vector symbol, and 4 parts of area filling. When entering parameters for part 1, the conditional filling of half of the polygon is performed, bounded by half of the contour (from the first to the middle point) and the average line. When entering parameters for part 2, the filling of the second half of the polygon is performed. If parameters for parts 3 and/or 4 are present, the filling is done with conditional quarters. The order of filling the quarters corresponds to the order of parameters for 4 parts, starting from the first point, taking into account the direction of contour numbering. Contours with less than 5 or more than 255 points, or contours with subobjects, are filled according to the parameters of part 1. Sometimes contours containing more than 5 points may intersect with the average line of the polygon. To exclude this effect, it is necessary to select an object on the map, go to the "Metrics" tab, select a contour point, click on the "Make current point first" button, and save the symbol. It is recommended to choose a point closest to the center of the symbol. Examples of new symbols are included in the shape.sitx map, which can be opened in the main menu: File - Sample Data - select the map in the folder: /usr/Panorama15/Data/shape.
    The GIS "Panorama" is a versatile domestic geographic information system. The program is designed for the accumulation, storage, automated processing, and display of data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial reference. The GIS "Panorama" includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools to solve specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model, predicting the consequences of emergencies at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movement, conducting geodetic and topographic surveys, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing spatial data on various output devices, and many others.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 22.04.2024 New video materials have been published from the educational course "Geoportals and Distributed Geoinformation Technologies"
    A master class prepared by specialists from KB "Panorama" has been dedicated to a practical session within the course. This session focuses on the installation and configuration of server software products from KB "Panorama": GIS Server, GIS WebService SE, and GIS WebServer SE.
    The educational program "Geoportals and Distributed Geoinformation Technologies" was developed for students of the Faculty of Geoinformatics and Information Security at the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography (MIIGAiK). It serves as a comprehensive introduction to modern geoinformation system technologies. The course, consisting of a series of lectures and practical sessions, has become an integral part of the master's program at the Department of Geoinformation Systems and Technologies.
    The learning process is conducted by experienced educators with high qualifications in geoinformation technologies. Students gain access to up-to-date knowledge and practical skills necessary for working with modern software in the field of geoinformation systems and geoportals. The presentation material is complemented by video recordings of lectures, providing a convenient format for learning and assimilating the material.
    Currently available for viewing and downloading are lectures on the following topics:
    - "General Characteristics of Geoportals" (lecture and presentation);
    - "Data Organization in Distributed Geoinformation Systems" (lecture and presentation);
    - "Architecture of Distributed GIS" (lecture and presentation);
    - "Software for Geoportals. Part 1" (lecture and presentation);
    - "Software for Geoportals. Part 2" (lecture and presentation);
    - "Software for Geoportals. Part 3" (lecture and presentation).
    Lecture materials on the topic of "Geoportals" are available for review in the sections "Video lessons" and "Presentations".

  • 19.04.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 17.04.2024 An educational video material has been prepared on the methods of adding objects to a map and editing them in the GIS "Panorama"
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" in collaboration with students from MIIGAiK have created a tutorial on the capabilities of creating and editing objects using the "Map Editor" mode. All users of desktop products from KB "Panorama" (such as the Professional GIS "Panorama", the Professional vectorizer "Panorama-editor", GIS "Operator" for the military forces, GIS Panorama Mini, "Workstation of cadastral engineer" and others) can utilize this mode. The video tutorial covers the ways of adding objects of various types (point, line, area, labels) as well as the specifics of creating and editing semantic characteristics.
    Creating a map object involves defining its type (symbol), coordinates on the ground (metrics), and characteristics (semantics). The selection of the object type is done through a special dialog where you can also specify the method of creating the object (manual or semi-automatic vectorization from raster, entering coordinates from the keyboard or file, and others). The video demonstrates tools for quickly finding the desired object by its name or classification code.
    Educational materials can be found in the "Video lessons" section for further reference.

  • 16.04.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Eswatini
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Kingdom of Eswatini, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 15.04.2024 In the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile" for the Android operating system, tools for editing vector data have been implemented
    In the KB Panorama, a GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.5 for the Android OS has been developed. The new version includes the ability to create, edit, and delete objects on vector maps, undo previously performed actions. Support for the dark theme of the OS has been improved and data management tools have been expanded.
    The GIS "Panorama Mobile" implements functionality for creating and editing objects on vector maps. To create an object, the user sequentially performs several steps: selects the type of object to be created from the classifier, specifies the metric information of the object on the map, and adds text if the created object is a label. A dialog is developed for selecting the type of object to be created, allowing the user to filter available objects by object localization or by classifier layer. Placing an object on the map is a universal action that allows adding points of the object at any location within the object's contour, moving them, and deleting them. Similarly to creating an object, the functionality for editing the metrics of an object is implemented. To prevent accidental placement or editing of an object, the action is confirmed by pressing a button. In case of a mistaken action, the user can undo the last operation or revert a mistakenly undone action.
    In the new version, support for the dark theme of the operating system has been improved. The functionality of the data list has been expanded. Now, the user can control the visibility of individual document layers to obtain the most clear image for working with cartographic information. If the user needs to switch to an open document, they can use the "Go to" option in the context menu of data list elements.
    GIS "Panorama Mobile" allows users to open major GIS "Panorama" digital map formats on mobile devices running on Android and process information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. Users can prepare the necessary set of spatial data in one of the desktop products (GIS "Panorama", "Panorama Editor", GIS Panorama Mini), pack them into a ZIP archive using standard tools, and transfer them to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". Data processing is done autonomously, without the need for an internet connection. As the user moves, their current position is dynamically displayed on the map based on coordinates received from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For user convenience, there is an option to synchronize the map's position with the current location. To save the coordinates obtained during movement, there is a track recording mode that creates a separate map and plots the movement trajectory on it. Basic information is provided for all map objects during operation.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 12.04.2024 A complex of tasks was developed for the analysis of materials from Environmental Monitoring and Analytics
    At KB "Panorama", the Environmental monitoring and Analytics version 15.2.1 has been developed for processing and analyzing data obtained from monitoring measurements of the terrain at a network of observation points. The complex is installed in addition to the professional GIS "Panorama" and provides an operational assessment of the current state and development of the observed process, phenomenon, or event using retrospective analysis of spatial data.
    Monitoring measurements can be carried out at a network of stationary observation points or in the form of field measurement tours. During observation, several indicators can be simultaneously recorded, providing a comprehensive characterization of the observed object. A flexible system of settings allows grouping indicators with reference to the monitoring direction, including pollution of atmospheric air, water bodies, soils, subsurface conditions, biological resources, radiation situation, lands, permafrost, waste management from production and consumption, coal dust content, wildlife objects, surface waters, soils, and others. To assess the state of the observation point network for monitoring indicators, a visualization of the observation network scheme is provided, visually displaying the current status of the point using special symbols against the background of a topographic map.
    Formalized monitoring indicators, recorded in numerical values using measurement tools, are used to determine the numerical values of indicators related to the assessment of the territorial development of the observed phenomenon, event, or process. The capabilities of "Panorama Vision" can be utilized for this purpose. For example, to determine the area of flooding resulting from a flood, this product, based on neural networks and artificial intelligence technology, enables the decryption of photos (satellite, aerial, from UAVs) and recognition of the boundaries of the flooded area. "Panorama Vision" is a cloud-based platform solution that allows for quick and efficient object recognition tasks on images in the form of a digital service.
    The incoming monitoring indicators are stored with a time reference to the measurement moment, allowing for the reconstruction of the indicator field based on a set of several observation points in the form of grid models - matrices. Prior to constructing monitoring indicator matrices, filtering and noise removal in measurements are performed using mathematical statistical methods. Isolines and homogeneous zones - areas are constructed to evaluate changes in indicators based on matrices.
    Matrices, isoline maps, and areas associated with different time points are combined into datasets - temporal data series. Tools for retrospective analysis of monitoring indicators provide simultaneous display of temporal data series of matrices, isoline maps, area maps, and graphs showing changes in indicators at specified observation points. Reports and analytical references can be generated to document the analysis results.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 11.04.2024 In the "Workstation of the urban-planner", the tools for analyzing spatial data obtained from various sources have been enhanced
    In the KB "Panorama", the "Workstation of the urban-planner" version 15.2.1 has been developed. The new version includes tools for managing the display composition of the map based on selected objects, an expanded set of connected data sources from the Rosreestr geospatial portal. The tools for generating and analyzing lists of objects have been updated, and the process of initial user authorization when connecting to the urban planning database has been changed.
    A new item "View - Selected Objects" has been added to the main menu of the program. It allows launching modes designed to establish the map composition based on selected objects. These modes include "Show Only Selected Objects", "Hide Selected Objects" and "Reset Display Parameters of Map Objects". Using the modes on the main panel "Arbitrary marking of object" and "Marking of objects for equivalent image (type)", individual objects or categories of objects can be chosen. Modes for managing the display of selected objects include "Show", "Hide" and "Reset". The set display conditions for map objects can be saved in an MPT map project.
    The ability to connect additional layers of the "Public Cadastral Map" service has been added, including: Cadastre Value of Land Plots, Land Categories, Types of Permitted Land Use, Lands for Construction, Lands for Tourism. When managing territories, accounting for land plots and real estate objects, and planning urban development activities, these thematic layers allow visually assessing urban and rural areas.
    An important set of GIS specialist tools for creating infrastructure maps is processing lists of objects. In the new program version, the corresponding dialog has been updated. The ability to cut and split objects belonging to complex lists containing objects from one or several maps opened in one window has been added.
    The algorithm for connecting to the urban planning database with multiple open map windows has been changed. A separate instance of the Complex of Urban Planning Tasks is launched for each open window, which connects to the database. In the program, access to the urban planning database is requested only for one active window.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 10.04.2024 An educational video material was prepared on the formation of linear coordinate systems of objects in the GIS "Panorama" by specialists from KB "Panorama"
    The video tutorial covers the operation modes of the "Linear Coordinate System" panel in the "Map Editor" task, which is part of the GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-Editor", and other software products of KB "Panorama".
    A linear coordinate system (LCS) is a system for measuring linear coordinates along the contour of an object from the first point of the object to a specified point. A linear coordinate is a measurement in meters along an axis that passes sequentially through all the contours of a linear object from the first point of the metric of the first contour. The definition of a linear coordinate system is performed relative to established calibration points located along the object's contour. The main purpose of calibration points is to facilitate the transition from flat rectangular coordinates to linear coordinates along the object and vice versa. Calibration points are typically created based on real point objects located along the contour of the linear object.
    The educational film demonstrates the application and creation of linear routes, calibration points, linear and point events. It shows the placement and saving of pickets as point symbolic signs, and analyzes the correctness of the values of the linear coordinates of the calibration points on the route.
    To access the educational materials, please visit the "Video lessons" section.

  • 09.04.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cabo Verde
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cabo Verde, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 08.04.2024 The digital classifier for creating territorial planning schemes in the Russian Federation has been updated in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Economic Development order No. 698 dated October 6, 2023
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared a new version of the digital classifier for creating territorial planning schemes terrplan.v6.rscz. The digital classifier complies with the requirements of the order of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation dated October 6, 2023, No. 698, which came into force on April 1, 2024. Based on the requirements of the order, changes have been made to 81 layers: "Educational and Scientific Objects", "Recreation and Tourism Objects", "Railways", "Roads", "Electric Substations", "Power Transmission Lines", "Wildlife Protection Objects", "Areas at Risk of Emergencies", "Other Zones with Special Usage Conditions", "Objects of the Unified State System for Prevention and Elimination of Emergencies", "Water Transport Objects", and others. 135 objects have been added to the classifier, the appearance of symbolic signs and color palette has been updated, and lists of values of classified attributes have been supplemented. Changes have been made to conditional and mandatory attributive characteristics of objects. The digital classifier terrplan.v6.rscz is included in the GIS "Panorama" for mapping objects of federal, regional, and local significance necessary for preparing territorial planning documents of the Russian Federation, subjects of the Russian Federation, and municipal entities. The updated classifier is available for download in the "Classifiers" section.

  • 05.04.2024 Educational materials on performing operations on sets of objects in GIS "Panorama" were prepared
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on working with the "Lists of objects" mode, which has been added to the "Map Legend" task in the GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist", and other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The "Lists of objects" task is designed to save the criteria for selecting objects from all open maps and is divided into modes for creating and editing object lists, operations on lists, and creating and editing thematic layers. The formed object lists are saved in a file with the extension OBX.
    The video tutorial demonstrates the functional features of each tab and provides examples of operations on object lists, such as:
    - "Building a buffer zone around list objects", which allows you to create a zone around the selected list and record the result as an object on the map. This mode enables processing of objects of area, linear, point, and vector localization.
    - "Finding intersections" is designed to search for and highlight objects from two or more lists by selecting intersection conditions or searching by distance between objects in the lists.
    - The "Union/crossing of the sets" mode allows for building intersection areas of lists. The results of the constructions can be placed on a separate map.
    - The "Cutting objects from the list" mode allows for cutting area objects from the list out of area objects. In the dialog, there is an option to specify whether to align or not align the points of edited objects with the points of reference objects during the operation.
    - "Splitting objects by the list" is designed to cut area, linear closed, and open objects with linear objects from the list.
    - The "Find nearest neighbors for list objects" mode searches for the nearest object from a control list for each object in the analyzed list. The search results can be recorded on a separate map.
    The video tutorial demonstrates ways to create and assign views for thematic layers of object lists: default view, which is generated with the option to replace colors; custom view, which is set using the "Assign a custom style" mode.
    Educational materials can be found in the "Video Tutorials" section.

  • 04.04.2024 The map of the Administrative-territorial Division was updated on the "Spatial Data Bank" geospatial portal
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have prepared and placed on the "Spatial Data Bank" geospatial portal a map of the Administrative-Territorial Division of the Russian Federation, including new regions. The map includes the territories of federal districts, subjects of the Russian Federation, administrative districts, administrative regions, inter-settlement territories, rural and urban settlements. The OKATO, OKTMO, and GAR codes correspond to the data of Rosstat and FIAS. The map can be used for analysis and assessment of the territory of the Russian Federation and its subjects, assessing the length of borders, and as a basis for creating thematic and special maps.
    The map was created using OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m) and saved in a packaged project (MPTZ). The MPTZ project includes a digital map of the region's territory (country, federal subject, administrative district), a map of the administrative-territorial division of the region, and a digital classifier. Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 03.04.2024 The GIS "Panorama" facilitates the search, systematization, and viewing of volumetric BIM models and their attributes in a specified area
    In the KB "Panorama", the GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.1 has been developed. The new version includes tools for viewing the 3D geometry of a BIM model of a construction object, building, structure, or complex of construction objects and the associated attribute information of model elements (such as material, article, and others). BIM (Building Information Model) is an object-oriented model consisting of elements, each belonging to its class - walls, floors, windows, reinforcement, and so on. The class of an element defines its set of properties and behavior. The IFC format is supported in this task - an open standard for representing BIM data. To assign a BIM model, it is necessary to select an object on the map and, using the "Select object" dialog on the "Semantic" tab, specify a link to the file (semantics: Link to BIM model file). BIM model viewing is done by double-clicking the left mouse button on a row in the table with this semantics. To view the list of BIM models in the open document, select the option from the main menu - View - List of BIM-models - Show. In this dialog, modes for viewing the BIM model and navigating to the map object to which the model has been assigned are available.
    To thematically highlight (colorize) the list of BIM models on the map, it is necessary to select the View - List of BIM-models - Select item from the main menu. Objects on the map will be highlighted, which semantically have a filled link to the BIM model. The style of highlighting (symbolization) of objects can be configured in the View - List of BIM-models - Selection options dialog. When object highlighting with BIM models is enabled, quick selection of the nearest BIM model to the cursor on the map is available. Clicking the left mouse button anywhere on the document will bring up the BIM model viewing dialog. Control of the visibility of the thematic layer of BIM models is performed in the "Map Legend" task on the "General data list" tab.
    The "View BIM model" dialog is presented as a 3D image and a tree of model attributes. Scaling of the model is achieved using the mouse wheel, and rotation is done by pressing the left mouse button and moving left, right, up, or down. An element of the model can be selected either in the attribute tree or in the 3D view window of the object. Accordingly, transitioning to the element will result in its subsequent highlighting in the 3D view window and attribute tree.
    In the new version of the GIS, the library of programmable symbols shape.iml64 has been enhanced. The sign "Polygon with proportional filling" has been developed. This sign is intended for decorating area structures with a simple outline (without sub-objects). The parameters of the sign contain a description of the average line, central vector sign, and 4 parts of area filling. When entering the parameters of the 1st part, filling of the conditional half of the polygon is performed, bounded by half of the contour (from the first to the middle point) and the average line. When entering the parameters of the 2nd part, filling of the second half of the polygon is performed. If there are parameters for the 3rd and/or 4th parts, filling is done with conditional quarters. The order of filling quarters corresponds to the order of parameters of the 4 parts, starting from the first point, considering the contour numbering direction. Contours with less than 5 or more than 255 points, or with sub-objects, are filled according to the parameters of the 1st part. Sometimes contours containing more than 5 points may intersect with the average line of the polygon. To exclude this effect, it is necessary to select an object on the map, go to the "Metric" tab, select a contour point, click "Set first point", and save the sign. It is recommended to choose a point closest to the center of the sign. Examples of new signs are contained in the shape.sitx map, which can be opened in the main menu: File - Example data - select the map in the folder: c:\Users\Public\Documents\Panorama\Panorama15\data\shape.
    The signs "Circular diagram" and "Bar diagram" have been improved. Usually, a legend of
    the diagram is drawn to the right of it, containing color samples and labels with values. To exclude drawing the legend, a rule has been introduced: when entering a label height of less than 1 millimeter in the parameters of these signs, drawing the legend is disabled. Examples of such signs are also included in the shape.sitx map: "Simple сircular diagram" and "Simple bar diagram".
    A tool for centralized updating of service XML files (coordinate system parameters, quality control parameters, and others) has been incorporated into client workstations for updating or adding these files on the GIS Server. For this purpose, in the Data placement dialogue, the Host field must be filled in with the reference classifiers on the GIS Server. In this field, the host dress is set, where the GIS Server version is not lower than 11.1.0. In the GIS Server Administrator, the Shared folder for classifiers on the server must be filled in. The XML files that will be placed in he shared folder for classifiers on the GIS Server will be automatically updated or added on the client if the GIS Server host is specified. To reduce network load, updates may be delayed by tens of seconds.
    The control of the vector map has been refined. When checking object exits to the sheet frame, the range of allowable values for the alignment threshold with the frame has been extended to 0.00001 millimeters of the map. The default value of the alignment threshold is retained at 0.01 mm. Lowering the threshold value enables an improvement in map quality: when conducting control in "Editing" mode, automatic correction of detected errors is carried out.
    The task "Correction of objects metrics", which is part of the task group "Check and correction of data", has been improved. In the mode of "Line interpolation with a specified step", the capability to remove original nodes of the object has been added. Following the processing, the object will only contain nodes located at the specified distance from the previous one.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 02.04.2024 In the GIS "Panorama," the tools for constructing a hydrologically accurate terrain model have been refined
    In the KB "Panorama", the Complex of Hydrological Tasks version 6.3.5 has been developed for GIS "Panorama" 15, designed for modeling hydrological conditions, constructing flood and drainage zones. The complex has been updated with a set of tools for processing vector objects and digital elevation models (DEM). A mode called "Alignment of Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices" has been developed for automatically obtaining hydrologically correct DEMs. The concept of hydrological correctness of DEMs includes the following principles: DEMs should not contain fictitious flow points; flow lines (thalwegs) on DEMs should coincide with the original segments of the river network; the elevation values of DEMs along the flow line should monotonically decrease. When constructing a hydrologically correct DEM, not only relief information but also data on river networks and closed depressions should be taken into account.
    The mode "Alignment of Hydrography Objects and Elevation Matrices" processes the hydrography objects of a topographic map as a unified hydrographic network. To obtain a hydrologically correct DEM, the following operations are sequentially performed: searching for nodal points of hydrography objects; dividing hydrography objects at network nodes; stitching hydrography objects that do not have matching nodes at junctions of the network; setting heights for boundary points of linear hydrography objects; setting heights for area hydrography objects with constant elevation (lakes); aligning heights of network nodal points of hydrography; calculating heights of linear hydrography objects; calculating heights of area hydrography objects with variable elevation (rivers). In the absence of elevation coordinates for hydrography objects, values from the DEM are used as initial information for modeling.
    A hydrologically correct vector model is used to adjust DEM elevation values. Elements of the matrix receive values from hydrography objects. The height from the metric is transferred to each matrix element that coincides with a point on a linear hydrography object. Heights in matrix elements between metric points are calculated using linear interpolation. Heights in matrix elements within objects with constant water level receive elevation from the object. Heights in matrix elements within area hydrography objects with variable water levels are calculated based on heights of nearest DEM elements with weighted averaging using four directions for interpolation. Subsequently, smoothing of the matrix near hydrography objects is conducted. Only matrix elements related to linear objects and boundaries of area objects are used for smoothing. For each matrix element within the smoothing radius, all matrix elements with aligned heights are found, and their weighted arithmetic mean is calculated based on inverse distances between points as weights. The closer a point with corrected height is to a point with smoothed height, the more influence it exerts on it.
    A hydrologically correct DEM is a fundamental element for determining morphometric and hydrographic characteristics of rivers and their basins, including modeling of flooding. Modes for analyzing flooding are included in the complex: "Construction of flood zone by target method", "Construction of flood zone by depths points", and "Construction of flood zone at this point".
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 01.04.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 31.03.2024 The GIS Server facilitates centralized storage and updating of map classifiers, system coordinate parameters, and other service files
    In the KB "Panorama", a GIS Server version 11.1 has been developed for the operating systems Astra Linux SE, Ubuntu 18.04, CentOS 8, CentOS 7 and MS Windows. The new version of the program includes support for centralized storage on the server and updates of digital classifiers RSC and service files XML (system coordinate parameters and any other program settings) at client locations. To store files, it is necessary to set up a shared folder for classifiers on the GIS Server using administrative tools and place RSC and XML files there, which will be updated on the client side. Files can be grouped in subdirectories or placed in a single directory. On the client workstation, in the GIS settings, it is necessary to set up a shared folder for classifiers and specify the hostname or IP address of the GIS Server from which RSC and XML files will be updated. Whenever files are updated on the server, the client's GIS will be updated during client operation. To reduce network load, updates can be delayed from several tens of seconds to several minutes based on client settings.
    Support for reading and writing shared object lists on the server (files *.obx) has been added for searching, performing overlay operations between lists, and preparing reports. The composition of diagnostic messages has been expanded, and the view of monitoring protocols for the GIS Server's operation status has been enhanced. The procedure for loading data into the Database as part of folders has been improved. When loading folders with the same name but different sets of data, a unique name for the set is generated, including the folder name and the main dataset name.
    The GIS Server provides remote access to vector maps, remote sensing data, and spatial databases. Hosting data on the server ensures protection against illegal viewing, copying, modification, and printing. The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 28.03.2024 The "Workstation of agronomist" provides access to thematic data from the Rosreestr geospatial portal
    In the KB "Panorama", the software complex "Workstation of agronomist" version 15.2 has been developed. In the new version, the range of third-party data sources has been expanded. Additional layers from the Rosreestr geospatial portal are connected - Thematic Maps: Cadastre value of land plots, Land categories, Types of permitted land use, Lands for construction, Lands for tourism.
    During land management, thematic maps allow for a quick visual assessment of a particular territory. For example, the map of cadastre value of land plots has 5 gradations: up to 3 million rubles, from 3 to 15 million rubles, from 15 to 30 million rubles, from 30 to 100 million rubles, and over 100 million rubles. Land category map - 8: not established, agricultural lands, forest fund, water fund, specially protected areas, settlement lands, industrial lands, reserved lands. The map of types of permitted land use contains over 220 gradations.
    An important set of tools for a GIS specialist in creating infrastructure maps for agriculture is processing lists of objectslists of objects. In the new version of the program, the corresponding dialog has been updated. The ability to cut and split objects belonging to complex lists containing objects from one or several maps opened in one window has been added.
    To ensure consistency of symbol libraries on client machines, support for centralized updating of classifiers from the GIS Server has been added. Classifiers located on the server will be automatically updated on the client.
    For more flexible data preparation for printing, in the "Map Composition" dialog on the "Numbers" tab, the ability to set a unique object number that will temporarily not be visible on the map has been added.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Downloadsection.

  • 27.03.2024 In GIS WebServer SE, tools for viewing and interacting with information models of construction objects have been implemented
    At KB "Panorama," GIS WebServer SE version 6.19.0 has been developed for Astra Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and MS Windows operating systems. The new version expands the tools for interacting with maps. The BIM Viewer component allows viewing object-oriented models used in the construction industry. It uses an open .ifc file format as a source, enabling data exchange between various CAD applications. Interaction with a 3D model and layer visibility management have been implemented. The ability to load BIM files with map object binding has been added.
    In the Routes component, history saving, route export, and the ability to build routes using Yandex.Maps service have been added. An Overview Map component has been added for evaluating the current map window location and quick navigation across the terrain. The administration module now includes the capability to change the application's logo.
    GIS WebServer SE is used in building closed corporate systems with data protection classified as secret or commercial secrets. GIS WebServer SE is implemented using the GIS WebToolKit SE toolkit, which can be used in development tools utilizing JavaScript and TypeScript.
    Based on GIS WebServer SE and other server products from KB "Panorama," the Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region (RGIS RR) has been implemented. RGIS RR is a specialized multifunctional geoportal with interactive features providing access to reliable information about objects of various categories. RGIS RR is available to a wide range of users including government authorities, citizens, organizations, potential investors, and private companies. The Regional GIS of the Ryazan Region helps in decision-making across various socio-economic development areas. The new version of the program is available on the website in the Download section.

  • 26.03.2024 In the "Workstation of cadastral engineer," tools for processing field measurements and cadastral data have been updated
    In KB "Panorama," the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" version 15.2.0 has been developed. The new version includes expanded tools for processing spatial data to prepare cadastral documents.
    Considering changes in land management and cadastral legislation, the composition of screen buttons in several panels has been modified. Screen buttons activating modes for creating outdated document forms have been removed: "Layout of the land plot on the cadastral plan", "To insert in WORD the picture of selected fragments of map" and "To generate out-of-frame representation of DCM (duty cadastral map)". The button "Information from the State Real Estate Cadastre" has been moved to the "Cadastral Documents" module. The placement of buttons on the panels "Constructions along the object", "Modification of geometry of objects", "Formation of reports", and "Processing of attributes of objects" has been optimized. The button relocations were done with the refinement of the functional purpose of individual modes in mind.
    In the dialog "Editing attributes of a cadastral object", when entering and editing document information, the ability to copy the "Permitted Use" document into the "Category" document (as they often coincide) has been added. Additionally, document sorting and search by the first letters of a word in the list have been implemented. In the "Basic Information" tab for land plots with a single land use type the field "Cadastral Number" has been added to enter the cadastral number for a single land use.
    The "Land Survey Plan" mode has been updated, and XML file generation according to schema version 9 has been improved. A variable selection of formula values from semantics or program settings has been added for filling in elements such as "Accuracy of position of characteristic points of land plot boundaries", "Accuracy of position of characteristic points of part boundaries", "Accuracy of area determination of land plots", and "Accuracy of area determination of parts of land plots". Inaccuracies in filling in elements UrbanDistrict, ChangeBorder, Formula, and information about characteristic points of subordinate contours of multi-contour plots have been corrected.
    In the "Technical building plan" dialog, insertion of characteristic point attributes containing height mark values for elements N1 and N2 with rounding to 0.1 in the XML file has been added. In the structured address retrieval dialog using the "FIAS Address" button, address retrieval has been corrected for regions with codes 1-9, and the region directory version has been updated.
    In the "Correction of registry errors" mode, recording of the RegNumbBorder element in the XML document has been improved. In the mode dialog, when filling in the table "Geodetic Base Information," calling the "Base of cadastral works" dialog with activation of the "Geopoints" tab has been implemented. Reading geopoint information and filling in data on the form have been added. Reading the semantics code "Correction Feature" has been corrected. When generating a text report, filling in new markers #ZONE#, #BUILDS#, #KADNUM_L# has been added. The marker #KADNUM_DOP# has been removed. Recording of deleted points has been corrected, and functions have been added to remove empty lines between report sections. An unnecessary line in the report is removed if there is no original object in EGRN for the object. When inserting images into the report, calculation of image width and height based on graphic file dimensions and allowable image insertion area has been added. The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 25.03.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of South Africa
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of South Africa, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 21.03.2024 Specialists from KB "Panorama" will share their experience in developing GIS at the IT conference "Stachka" in Ulyanovsk
    The largest XI International IT conference "Stachka" will take place in Ulyanovsk from April 12 to 13, 2024. The event will be held at the Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University.
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" will present two reports in the "GIS" section. The first report will focus on import substitution in the field of GIS (speaker - Denis Vitcko). It will be useful for architects, project managers, and customers facing the task of transitioning to GIS that are independent of imports, including in accordance with Federal Law No. 491-FZ of August 4, 2023. The second report on the application of neural networks in digital cartography will be presented by Candidate of Technical Sciences Petr Sotnikov. The report will cover a wide range of topics: from choosing a neural network to programming the server part of the geoservice, utilizing GPU capabilities, and developing the frontend.
    "Stachka" includes six directions: development, digital marketing, management, IT in industries, design and content, startups. The conference will feature over 200 reports from specialists with high grades and extensive experience in the IT industry - they will share knowledge and real cases. In addition, the "Stachka" program includes networking zones, master classes, masterminds, round tables, a video game exhibition, and a vibrant afterparty.
    Tickets for the event are available for purchase on the organizer's website nastachku.ru/buynow. A 10% discount on tickets is provided for our users and friends using the special promo code "Panorama." We look forward to seeing you at "Stachka"!

  • 20.03.2024 GIS "Panorama" expands the application of linear coordinate systems
    KB "Panorama" has developed GIS "Panorama" version 15.2.0. In the new version, tools have been added for creating and applying a linear coordinate system for various categories of linear objects: pipelines, road networks, and others. A linear coordinate system is a system for measuring the linear coordinate along the contour of an object from the first point of the object to a specified point. The linear coordinate is a measurement in meters along an axis that sequentially passes through all the contours of the linear object from the first point of the metric of the first contour. The definition of a linear coordinate system is carried out relative to established calibration points located along the object's contour. The main purpose of calibration points is to facilitate the transition from flat rectangular coordinates to linear coordinates along the object and vice versa. Calibration points are usually created based on real point objects located along the contour of the linear object. For example, compressor stations along a pipeline have passport values of linear coordinates on the pipeline from its beginning. Kilometer posts along a road have passport values of distance from the assumed start of the road. The first point of the object may have a non-zero linear coordinate in the label. The linear coordinates of calibration points must strictly increase along the linear object. The number of calibration points for an extensive linear object can be arbitrary.
    In the "Map Editor" task, a new panel "Linear Coordinate System" has been added. It combines modes that allow for the creation of a linear coordinate system for objects, converting flat rectangular systems to linear coordinates and vice versa. The new panel includes the following modes: - Adding a point event - creating a point or vector object at a specified linear coordinate on a given route. - Adding a linear event - adding a linear object to the map based on the minimum and maximum values of the linear coordinate on a specified route. - Placing milestones - creating a sequence of point or vector objects along the route axis with a specified step from a given point and up to a specified maximum distance. - Creating routes - automatically generating routes of the linear coordinate system based on selected object types. - Creating a route - interactively adding calibration points to routes based on selected or chosen point objects that have corresponding values in their semantics. - Creating calibration points - interactively adding calibration points to routes at specified locations. - Deleting calibration points - removing specified existing calibration points from the route. - Moving calibration points - changing the position of a calibration point on the route within the neighboring points without changing its linear coordinate value. - Displaying linear coordinates - visualizing all existing calibration points on all routes with their linear coordinate values labeled. - Route control - analyzing the correctness of the linear coordinate values of calibration points on the route. The mode button "Calls dialog viewing results of check" has been moved to the group of modes "Measurement and results of check".
    In the modes of cutting and slicing objects based on lists, the ability to process objects belonging to complex lists has been added. The lists of reference and editable objects can contain objects from one or several maps opened in a single window. The cutting and slicing modes based on lists are located in the "Group of modes Cut and combine" editor panel and in the "Lists of objects" dialog, which is accessed from the main program panel.
    The task "Automated Generalization of Topographic Maps" has been improved to transform a map of the original scale into a map of a finer (derived) scale. The process of map transformation consists of a series of sequential stages initiated by buttons in the automated generalization complex panel. In the new version, the ability to start the entire generalization process with a single button "Execute Generalization" has been added. This mode can be executed with minor adjustments to the generalization parameters for repeated execution of the entire procedure to obtain ready map sheets for a specified area.
    The task of connecting geoportals has been enhanced. New layers have been added to the Rosreestr geoportal - Thematic Maps. The following layers have been added: Cadastre Value of Land Plots, Land Categories, Types of Permitted Land Use.
    The task "Automatic Label Placement" has been improved to increase processing speed and accuracy of label placement relative to objects. On test examples, the number of created labels has increased by 15% due to more compact placement.
    A tool for centralized updating of classifiers on client workstations when updating classifiers on the GIS Server has been added. For this purpose, a "Host" field with classifiers etalons on GIS Server has been added to the "Placement of data" dialog. The host address where the GIS Server version is not lower than 11.0.8 is set in this field. The GIS Server Administrator should specify the placement of the shared classifier folder on the server. Classifiers placed in the shared classifier folder on the server will be automatically updated on the client if the GIS Server host is specified. If classifiers with the same name and extensions RSC and RSCZ are simultaneously recorded on the GIS Server, only RSC will be considered. If an RSC classifier is placed on the server and an RSCZ classifier is on the client, or vice versa, automatic replacement of the classifier type based on the server type will be performed. To reduce network load, updates can be delayed by tens of seconds.
    The task of saving a vector map in SHP format has been improved. When processing object attributes on the map, the presence of repeating semantics is taken into account. Values of such semantics are combined into a string with a ";" delimiter and entered into a single field in the DBF table format. This allows for correct display of repeating characteristics for further processing of the resulting files.
    The main menu of the application now includes a "View - Selected Objects" option, containing submenus: "Show only selected objects", "Hide only selected objects", and "Reset the set display parameters of map objects". This mode allows you to set the map composition based on selected objects. For example, using the modes on the main panel "Select arbitrarily specified" and "Select by conditional sign", you can choose individual objects or categories of objects and then hide them from view through the menu item "View - Selected Objects - Hide selected objects". To save the set display conditions of map objects in the project, select the menu item "File - Save As - Map Project (MPT)".
    The "Map Composition" dialog has been enhanced. A feature has been added on the "Numbers" tab to set a unique number for an object that will temporarily not be visible on the map. After reopening the map or clicking the "Reset" button in the dialog window, the object's visibility will be restored. The object hiding mode is applied, for example, when preparing various reports for printing.
    Vector map control has been improved. When checking map attribute data, control of the number of "Map Frame" objects has been added, as well as checking the closure of the frame contour and the correctness of the number of frame points. For maps with projections other than Gauss-Kruger, frame control is simplified: closure and presence of at least four contour points are checked. For topographic maps with Gauss-Kruger projection, a check for compliance with the nominal meridian has been added.
    The "Cadastral Documents" task has been improved. A button for the "Information from the State Real Estate Cadastre" mode has been added to the panel. In the "Boundary Plan version 9" mode, the generation of the XML file has been improved. When forming land plots for the created parts, the recording of the Formula node in the area details of the part has been corrected. When creating the ChangeBorder node for clarified points, the filling of the NumGeopoint attribute has been corrected. When generating the XML file of the boundary plan, a variable selection of formula values from semantics or program settings has been added to fill in the following elements: "Accuracy of the position of characteristic points of land plot boundaries," "Accuracy of the position of characteristic points of land plot parts boundaries," "Accuracy of determining the area of land plots," "Accuracy of determining the area of land plot parts." In the "Registry Error Correction" mode, the recording of the RegNumbBorder element has been corrected when generating the XML document. In the "Registry Error Correction" dialog, when filling in the "Geodetic Base Information" table, a dialog for "Cadastral Survey Database" is called and the "Geopoints" tab is activated. Reading of geopoint information and filling in data on the form have been added. When generating a text report, filling in new markers #ZONE#, #BUILDS#, #KADNUM_L# has been added. The #KADNUM_DOP# marker has been removed. When inserting images into the report, calculation of image width and height based on the graphic file dimensions and allowable image insertion area has been added. In the "Technical Plan" mode, insertion of semantic attribute values 1318 and 1319 into the XML file has been added when filling in elements N1 and N2 with rounding to 0.1. In the "Semantic Editing" dialog, when entering and editing document information, the ability to copy a document on permitted use into a category document and sorting and searching documents in the list by type (first letters of words can be entered) have been added. A check for data changes when closing the dialog without saving has been added. The "Cadastral Number of Object" element is displayed on the "Basic Information" tab for entering the cadastral number value of unified land use if the parcel type is unified land use.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 18.03.2024 In the Aeronautical Information Documents Preparation Complex, directories have been updated to maintain the database in accordance with ICAO requirements
    At KB "Panorama," a version 8.2.7 of the Aeronautical Information Documents Preparation Complex was developed under the management of GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator". In the new version, the directory "Approach Route Type" was updated in accordance with the requirements of ICAO Doc 8168 ("Flight Procedures". Volume II "Visual Flight Procedures and Instrument Procedures") and ICAO Circular 353 on transitioning from RNAV, GNSS, RNP APCH to RNP in approach chart designations. This directory is used when entering information in the landing route database using the "Enter Landing Routes" dialog and when creating frame design of aeronautical charts in the "Create Frame Design of Aeronautical Charts" dialog.
    The lists of elements in the directories "Type of Final Approach Segment" and "Overflight Condition at Altitude" have been expanded for maintaining databases of relative and absolute obstacle overflight heights on airport approach courses and for forming a list of route maneuvers.
    Aeronautical classifiers (dfc.rscz and dfc_en.rscz) have been improved according to the requirements of ICAO Doc 8697 ("Aeronautical Chart Manual") and the AIP of the Russian Federation. The appearance of objects has been updated: "Approach Path Line" and "Second Circuit Departure Path Line".
    The Aeronautical Information Documents Preparation Complex is a set of tools for maintaining aeronautical data, modeling and analyzing aeronautical situations, creating aeronautical charts, and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in AIXM 5.1 format. The task "Flight Scheme Design" is used for designing departure, approach, and landing routes, as well as for flight safety analysis. The task "Assessment of Aerodrome Compliance with FAP Requirements" is intended for analyzing the aerodrome and its surrounding area for compliance with operational and aircraft flight requirements according to Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 15.03.2024 In the GIS "Panorama" for Linux, tools for creating specialized symbols for digital maps and city plans have been enhanced
    In the KB "Panorama", a GIS "Panorama" version 15.1.1 for the "Astra Linux Special Edition" operating system has been developed. In the new version, editing modes for vector maps have been expanded, and an auto-save task for maps has been implemented. Modes for importing data from DXF format and opening data in DBM format have been improved, and a set of template files for preparing maps for publication has been updated.
    In the "Subpanel Autoshapes" panel of the "Map Editor" task, new modes have been added: "Create double bergstrich on the closed contours", "Building an expanding zone", and "Fairway creation".
    The mode "Create double bergstrich on the closed contours" allows for overlaying two hachures on closed horizontals. Their placement on the horizontal is determined automatically (in places furthest from the geometric center of the selected object). If an unclosed object is selected, one hachure is formed. Its placement is determined by the cursor position at the time of object selection. If there are selected objects on the map when the mode is activated, the program prompts to process all selected objects. In this case, paired hachures will be applied to all selected closed objects. The metric formation of the created object is automatically perpendicular to the selected object to the right of the digitizing direction of the chosen horizontal. The length of the created object is calculated according to the dimensions specified for it in the digital classifier.
    The "Building an expanding zone" mode is used to display on transport map schemes the ways of servicing trains on sections where locomotives and locomotive crews operate. The expanding zone is a zone around a linear object, the radius of which increases uniformly from zero to a specified value set in the map editor parameters. The radius value can be changed during the mode operation from the menu that appears with the right mouse button. The type of object to be created is selected from the classifier in the standard "Create Object" dialog box.
    The "Fairway creation" mode is used to build a centerline based on the metric of an elongated area object, such as a river, lake, reservoir, and others. When the mode is activated, a dialog box appears to choose the type of object from the classifier, the symbolic representation of which will show the constructed centerline (fairway) on the map. When selecting a map object, the centerline will be built along the length of the entire selected object.
    A new mode "To set register for the text of selected labels" has been added. This mode allows you to choose one of the following options for adjusting the label: the first letter of the label is uppercase, the rest are lowercase; all letters in the label are uppercase; or all letters in the label are lowercase. After setting the mode, you need to select a "Label" type object on the map that will be adjusted according to the chosen method. The mode also supports batch processing of selected labels on the map.
    In the "Map Editor" task of the "Group of modes Cut and combine" panel, a new mode called "Formation of common external border" has been added. This mode is designed to create a common external boundary for a group of selected objects on the map. For example, this mode can be used to create the boundary of a region in the Russian Federation based on the selected administrative districts within it. A similar result can be achieved by stitching together the selected districts, but stitching is a noticeably longer process. The results of these modes also differ. When stitching, all sub-objects that were part of the original objects are retained. When creating a common external boundary, the metrics of the original objects used to create the boundary remain unchanged, but a new object is created that follows the outer contour of the selected original objects. Certain restrictions are imposed on the original data when creating a common external boundary. Each object used to create the boundary should not overlap with segments of other selected objects. Additionally, the original objects must be topologically consistent, meaning that points on the boundary fragment of the external contour of each boundary object must have corresponding points on neighboring boundary objects. To perform the process, select a group of objects to be combined on the map, activate the mode, and choose the type of object to create the external contour (linear or area).
    The "Creation under scenario" mode of the "Map Editor" task has been improved. This mode allows for quickly creating a specific set of objects by selecting a creation scenario from the dialog box "Scenario choice". By choosing the desired scenario and clicking " Backspace," the user can quickly place a group of objects on the predefined map, guided by prompts in the bottom left corner of the window. The data and order of creation are pre-defined and stored in scenario files, which are text files named after the map classifier file. Scenario files can be created or edited using any text editor. The created file can also be edited in the "Editing of the scenario" dialog.
    In the new version of the program, a mechanism for autosaving a full copy of the map during editing has been implemented. To automatically save locally stored maps on the user's computer, it is necessary to add the map to the list of maps for autosaving in the "Autosave maps" dialog and set the frequency of creating copies. The user specifies the number of hours after which autosaving is performed in case of any changes, or the number of changes since the previous copy was created, upon reaching which the data saving operation is executed. Copies are created in the local or network folder (storage) specified by the user. For each map, a subdirectory is created with the name of the map and a GUID identifier. If a GUID was not set in the map, it will be filled automatically. Inside this subdirectory, directories are created with the year number, current date, and copy number for the current date. A specified number of copies can be saved per day. If conditions for creating new copies arise when the maximum specified number already exists, intermediate copies closer in time to neighboring instances are deleted. The remaining copies are sequentially renumbered. When copying the map, all data files and service files are saved. The copy creation log includes a record with the copy creation time, path to the original map, and path to the created copy.
    The task of importing from DXF format has been improved. Support for various code pages set in the DXF file has been added for correct processing of labels on the map. Algorithms for reading spatial data in DBM format from GIS Server have been improved. Diagnostics of the process of connecting to spatial data bases and handling error messages in case of authorization failure have been expanded. GIS "Panorama" is a versatile domestic geographic information system. The program is designed for accumulating, storing, automated processing, and displaying data, calculation results, and forecasts with geospatial reference.
    GIS "Panorama" includes tools for displaying and processing vector, raster, and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools for solving specialized tasks such as modeling the movement of special objects against a 3D model, predicting consequences of emergencies at hazardous facilities, monitoring aircraft movements, conducting geodetic and topographic work, processing data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing displayed spatial data on various output devices, and many others.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 14.03.2024 In GIS WebService SE, tools for displaying terrain laser scanning data - point clouds are implemented
    GIS WebService SE version 15.6.0 has been developed at KB "Panorama". The new version includes support for terrain laser scanning data stored in the form of MTD models. One type of terrain laser scanning data is a dense digital surface model (point cloud). The point cloud model can be displayed in its original form or its data can be included in the terrain relief display. Laser scanning data can be transmitted in two-dimensional form via the WMS protocol, as tiles via the WMTS protocol, or as height surfaces via the WCS protocol.
    The new version has expanded capabilities for working with Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. The request for updating the data presence schema has been improved. The ability to select objects for updating on the schema and in the database table has been added. This enhancement will speed up the process of updating data presence schemas containing large volumes of information. A request has been added to link client applications and services located on multiple server clusters, simplifying the deployment of the DataBank in complex distributed systems. For analytical queries and overlay operations, support for MPT projects consisting of multiple maps has been added. For object search queries by area, the ability to filter objects by identifiers has been added. The thematic map formation request has been improved. The ability to load and display service semantics not present in the classifier has been implemented. Support for WFS layers when republishing data from third-party services has been added. GIS WebService SE supports all international standards (OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS, WPS) for transmitting and displaying spatial data. The program allows for tile issuance in any user-defined or local coordinate system. The application is implemented on Windows and Linux platforms and is compatible with web servers Apache, IIS, and nginx. The new version of the program is available for download on the website in the Download section.

  • 13.03.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Kenya
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Kenya, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 12.03.2024 In GIS "Panorama" the address database is added by current data from the State address register
    The address database used in the GIS "Panorama" and "Workstation of urban-planner" has been updated by specialists of KB "Panorama" to obtain a structured address of an object in accordance with the classification of the State Address Register (SAR). The address database used in the GIS "Panorama" and "Workstation of urban-planner" has been updated by specialists of KB "Panorama" to obtain a structured address of an object in accordance with the classification of the State Address Register (GAR). The database has been supplemented with more than 3,000,000 new records, including addresses of land plots, real estate objects, parking spaces, apartments and rooms. The updated address database is automatically available in the "Editing object attributes for cadastral works" mode and when creating a technical plan for a building, structure, unfinished construction object, premises, and parking space.
    The structure of the State Address Register provides users with the opportunity to select an address based on municipal and administrative-territorial divisions. For compatibility with outdated address registers (KLADR and FIAS), the address database based on SAR contains unique codes of address objects registered in these systems.
    The address database of the GIS "Panorama" is created based on publicly available information posted on the Internet in the form of open data file downloads. The latest versions of GIS "Panorama" and "Cadastral Engineer's Workplace" are available for download in the Download section.

  • 09.03.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cameroon
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Cameroon, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 04.03.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Ghana
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Ghana, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 29.02.2024 In GIS "Operator" 15 the tools of preparing special digital maps and plans have been improved
    In KB "Panorama" the GIS "Operator" version 15.1.3 has been developed. In the new version the tools of creation and updating of digital topographical and special maps, terrain analysis and three-dimensional modelling have been updated.
    The "Map Editor" task has been improved. The "Auto-wrap signature lines" mode has been added into the "Editing a label" mode group, designed to perform interactive formatting of multi-line signatures texts on a map when preparing maps for publication or for drawing up reports. When changing the size of the signature metric by moving its second point, the signature text is automatically split into lines, which ensures that the overall text width corresponds to the specified size.
    In the "Create a copy of object" and "Moving object" modes, the binding of objects has been improved when moving with the binding of the selected object node to the target node of an arbitrary map object ("K" mode) or to a regular grid node ("N" mode). The new implementation of the "N" mode allows you to snap objects to grid nodes that were previously unbound to grid nodes. To visually control the binding of an object to grid nodes, in the main menu you must select: View - Grid view.
    Task "Lists of objects" has been improved. In dialog the elements of editing lists of objects and the button for execution of operations over lists are placed on one panel that simplifies the selection and execution of requests. Modes have been added: Enable display of custom styles, Cutting objects by lists and Search of intersections. Ability has been added to edit the list name in the object list tree. Information about the composition of the list has been expanded: it is presented in the form of a map tree with a description of the total and used number of objects, layers, localizations, semantics, measurements and formulas. To organize collective work, the ability to save, delete and update lists of objects on the GIS Server has been added if the main map is opened from the GIS Server.
    "Map Legend" task has been improved. On the General data list tab, functionality for working with lists of objects has been expanded. Modes have been added: Cutting objects by lists and Search of intersections.
    Import from format DXF has been improved. There is added a support for different code pages specified in the DXF file in the DWGCODEPAGE field for correct processing of labels on the map.
    In the "Navigator 3D" task, the "Flying" and "Move by object" modes have been updated. Ability has been added to change the speed of movement by model during movement using the keyboard keys: "-" deceleration, "+" acceleration. After changing, the speed is saved for subsequent movement on the model in manual mode using the keyboard, during the next use of the specified modes and for the next sessions of working with the task. Previously, the speed of movement on the terrain model was changed only in the "Options" dialog, "Motion" tab, which was less convenient.
    The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 28.02.2024 Maps of five regions of the Central and Volga Federal Districts, through which the M-12 Vostok highway passes, have been updated
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared and updated on the geoportal "Bank of spatial data" the maps of five regions of the Russian Federation (Moscow, Vladimir, Nizhny Novgorod regions, the Republic of Tatarstan and the Chuvash Republic), through which the M-12 "Vostok" highway passes.
    The M-12 "Vostok" expressway is a toll highway between Moscow and Kazan, with a length of more than 800 kilometers. It is part of the international transport corridor "Europe - Western China". The route has been open to vehicles since December 2023 and passes through the territory of two federal districts - Central and Volga. The M-12 goes around Noginsk, Orekhovo-Zuevo, Pokrov, Vladimir, Gus-Khrustalny, Murom and Arzamas, and runs parallel to the free M-7 "Volga" highway, passing near Nizhny Novgorod and Cheboksary. With the launch of the new highway, the road from Moscow to the capital of Tatarstan takes almost 2 times less time - only 6.5 hours instead of 12.
    The updated maps of regions are formed on the basis of OpenStreetMap data. To work with the maps, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama". The maps were led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 27.02.2024 Topographical fonts and classifiers for preparation of cartographic materials of various scales in the GIS "Panorama" have been updated
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have improved topographical fonts designed to prepare for the publication of topographic and geographical maps of various scales. In the new version, changes have been made to the font D231.ttf (Ancient upright italic) - the display of the number "7" has been improved, the symbol "- (dash)" is set relative to a lowercase letter. There are added new fonts Ph342.ttf - Chopped slanted thick and H331.ttf - New slanted. All fonts are updated to version 3.1. When making changes, the general rules for constructing fonts were observed: maintaining the accepted width of letters, maintaining the height of characters, the rule of gaps between letters, maintaining the pattern of curves, the order of drawing letters, and others.
    New fonts Ph342 and H331 have been added into the classifier of digital topographic maps 1m05gm.rscz and assigned to 18 objects with the Titles type, which are used in the geographical names of rural-type settlements. Font H331 has been added into the classifier of digital survey maps 1mogk13g.rsc and assigned to the object of Geographic labels.
    The installation kit "Topographic fonts" is intended for installing a set of fonts into the MS Windows operating system (XP and higher). This set is used in the GIS "Panorama" and other software products of KB "Panorama" for display of alphabetic and numerical designations when designing and publishing cartographic materials. Topographical fonts also are included into structure of software products for Linux. Digital classifiers 1mogk13g.rsc and 1m05gm.rscz are included into the GIS "Panorama" and are used to prepare topographic and geographic maps at a scale of 1:1 000 000.
    A new version of the installation kit with topographic fonts is available for download in the Download section. Updated classifiers are available in the Classifiers section.

  • 26.02.2024 GIS "Panorama" allows to model a breakthrough wave during the destruction of a hydraulic structure
    In KB "Panorama" the Complex of hydrological tasks version 6.3.5 has been developed for the GIS "Panorama" 15. The complex is intended for modelling of hydrological conditions, construction of zones of flooding and drainage. In the new version of the complex the application "Modelling a breakthrough wave during the destruction of a hydraulic structure" has been added. The task is intended for calculation of characteristics of active flooding of an area and calculation of a zone of the maximum flooding when a breakthrough wave passes along the river bed.
    For calculation of parameters of a breakthrough wave and characteristics of flooding of the area, initial data is established, which include the data on a reservoir, hydraulic system and river bed in tail-water of a hydraulic structure. Calculations are based on the graphic of water flow from the reservoir. In this case, the river below the reservoir dam is divided along its length into calculated sections, which are limited by calculated targets.
    Calculations are performed iteratively along the targets with distance from the dam. To complete the task, a vector map of the area and a matrix of heights of a relief are used. The vector model for calculations includes the dam, river fairway and targets. There can be any number of targets, depending on the length downstream of the river it is necessary to predict the flooding of the area. The choice of the location of the targets should be carried out taking into account the shape of the channel and preferably with uniform intervals between adjacent targets.
    Results of modelling are: graphics of the breakthrough wave propagation; the matrix of qualities characterising the flooding of the area, and a vector map with borders of the maximum zone of catastrophic flooding.
    Graphics of the breakthrough wave movement are constructed on the Z-L-T plane, where L is the distance from the hydrosystem (abscissa axis), Z is the level mark (left ordinate axis), and T is the time since the destruction (right ordinate axis). The basis of the graphic is the longitudinal profile of the river along its fairway, built in the Z-L plane, on which the maximum water level at the calculated targets during the movement of the breakthrough wave is put. In the L-T plane, graphics of the movement of the front, crest and tail are constructed. Graphs of the movement of a breakthrough wave make it possible to determine the parameters of a breakthrough wave at any intermediate river section and are the initial information for constructing a flood matrix. To model the flood zone, a new algorithm has been developed that uses the matrix of heights of a relief, the river fairway and numerical values of the parameters of the breakthrough wave at arbitrary points of the fairway. Based on the resulting matrix of qualities, a vector object "Zone of maximum flooding" is constructed, which characterizes the zone of catastrophic flooding of the area.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 24.02.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Seychelles
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Seychelles, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 22.02.2024 Training video material on generalization of multiscale objects has been prepared
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared a video lesson on creating a multiscale map using the "Map Sorting" and "Classifier Editor" tasks. These modes are available to users of GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist" and other software products of KB "Panorama".
    Multiscale linear and vulgar objects can have several the additional contours created in procedure "Sort of map objects" when generalizing multiscale objects. This speeds up the display of complex objects and makes the terrain more visual.
    Additional contours are formed for smaller scales of display - 1/4 1/16, 1/64 from base scale of a map and are recorded into the object metrics together with the basic contour. When compressing the map, those contours of objects that are closer to the current display scale will automatically be displayed. This speeds up the display of complex objects and makes the terrain more understandable. During any editing of the map and when performing calculations based on the object's metrics, the basic contour of the multiscale object is processed. Multiscale objects are one of the elements of a multiscale map that changes its appearance when the display scale is changed.
    You can view the training materials in the "Video lessons" section.

  • 21.02.2024 In the "Workstation of urban-planner" the establishment of types of permitted use and parameters for the development of land plots has been automated on the basis of land use and development rules
    In KB "Panorama" the "Workstation of urban-planner" version 15.1.3 has been developed. In the new version the group of modes automating an order of application of rules of land use and municipal development has been improved.
    To manage the development of the territory of a municipality and the development of land plots, it is necessary to comprehensively use information about territorial zoning, land plots and real estate objects. The procedure for an integrated approach is established by the rules of land use and development, which are regulated by the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation and include: amap of territorial zoning, urban planning regulations and the procedure for applying the rules. Updated "Complex of urban-planning tasks" provides use of information of urban-planning regulations concerning the land plots and objects of capital construction located within the corresponding territorial zone, including: types of permitted use of land plots and objects of capital construction; limiting (minimum and (or) maximum) sizes of land plots and limiting parameters of permitted construction, reconstruction of objects of capital construction; restrictions of using land plots and objects of the capital construction, established in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
    The improved mode "Automatic filling of regulations of land plot development" allows to define automatically on a map a territorial zone in which the land plot falls, and to assign the established types of permitted use and the development parameters to the land plot. The connection of a land plot with urban planning regulations is carried out through the semantics of the objects "Index of territorial zone" of the territorial zoning map. The mode carries out control, taking into account that each plot must be located only in one territorial zone. The exception is land plots, the boundaries of which, in accordance with land legislation, may cross the boundaries of territorial zones. If a plot falls completely within the territorial zone, it is assigned a urban planning regulation in accordance with the semantics the "Index of territorial zone". If plot falls within the boundaries of several territorial zones, then urban planning regulations are not assigned for such plot. During the execution of the mode, a report is formed. It reflects control errors, and also the assigned and possible options of urban planning regulations which it is possible to analyse and make the decision on a choice of the necessary.
    The algorithm for establishing spatial and logical connections between land plots and objects on the territorial zoning map has been updated. The digital classifier urban.v2.rsc has been updated, which must be used to maintain a territorial zoning map. To connect areas and territorial zones, the spatial location of the area within the zone and the semantics "Index of territorial zone" with the ZoneIndex key are used.
    In the new version of the "Workstation of urban-planner" the list of reports has been expanded. The report "Types of permitted use of a territorial zone" contains a list of main, auxiliary and conditionally permitted types of use for a specific territorial zone. The report "Print of urban-planning regulations" includes all types of permitted use with established parameters for the development of a territorial zone. To fill in the parameters of the development of a territorial zone, the functions "Add" and "Add with copying" have been added.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 20.02.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Rwanda
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Rwanda, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 19.02.2024 In the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" the tools of maintaining information on the accuracy of cadastral measurements have been improved
    In KB "Panorama" the "Workstation of cadastral engineer" version 15.1.3 has been developed. The program has updated algorithms and methods for using information on the accuracy of cadastral measurements, taking into account the requirements of the order of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography dated October 23, 2020 No. P/0393. The procedure for maintaining the specified information in the cadastral object model has been clarified.
    The dialog "Editing attributes of a cadastral object" provides input and editing of information about the method of determining coordinates, the formula used for calculating the mean square error in determining the coordinates of a characteristic point, the value of the SKP of determining coordinates (Mt) and the formula used for calculating the maximum error in determining the area of a cadastral object (Mp). For land plots, processing of the semantics "Permitted use according to the regulatory act (text description) has been added. Separate input of semantic values "Account Boundary Number" and "Individual designation (kind, type, number, index) a territorial zone" have been implemented.
    The "Land survey plan" mode has been updated in terms of using information about the accuracy of cadastral measurements from the cadastral object model, which includes polygons describing the boundaries of the land plot and point objects - characteristic points of the boundaries. When generating a test report and an XML file for a land survey plan, a variable selection of data was implemented when filling out information about the accuracy indicators for determining coordinates and area. To fill the value Mt of characteristic points, the values of semantics and program settings are used according to the following algorithm. If there is a point sign on the map, it is asked for the value of the semantics "RMS of point position". Otherwise, value of semantics "RMS of point position" of the land plot is requested. If both conditions are not met, then the value from the options of the "Cadastral documents" module is used to fill in Mt. To fill in the value of the formula used for calculating the RMS of determining the coordinates of a characteristic point, the value of the semantics "Formula for calculating Mt" of the land plot is requested. If there is no semantics, then the value from the settings of the "Cadastral Documents" module is used to fill out the formula. To fill in the Mp value, the program performs a calculation using the formula specified in the options of the "Cadastral Documents" module. Received value Mp is inserted into the report and XML file. When calculating Mp, the value of the standard value Mp used in the calculations is requested from the semantics of the "RMS of point position" of the land plot. If semantics is not present, then the value from module options "Cadastral documents" is taken. To fill in the value of the formula used for calculating the maximum error in determining the area of a cadastral object, the value of the semantics "Formula for calculating the area" of the land plot is requested. If there is no semantics, then the value from the settings of the "Cadastral Documents" module is used to fill out the formula. The insert of values of attributes GeopointOpred and Formula has been added when forming the Ordinate and NewOrdinate elements in an XML file. Reading of the semantics "Permitted use according to a regulatory act (text description)" has been added to fill in the PermittedUseText element in the PermittedUsesOther node of the XML-file of the land survey plan version 9. Errors have been corrected when changing document information about the permitted use of land and land category. The recording of unnecessary elements OKATO, KLADR, OKTMO into the XML file has been eliminated. Recording into the XML file of information about the document on establishing an address in the Address element has been corrected.
    In the "Technical plan" dialog, a field has been added for entering the error in determining the area of a cadastral object (Mp). Determination of the area of a building, structure, premises or parking space is carried out during cadastral measurements based on the internal dimensions of the premises as the sum of the areas of the simplest geometric figures. The number of figures and the breakdown order are established by the cadastral engineer. The resulting area value is saved in the semantics "Area according to documents" (AREADOC) of the real estate object and is displayed in the dialog. The AREADOC and Mp values are used when generating a text report and an XML technical plan file. A recording has been added into the XML file of object coordinates and point numbers if there are no point signs on the map - characteristic points. The position "Date" has been added in the table of geodetic points when saving in XML. When filling out the XML file of the GeopointOpred element (Method for determining coordinates), the ability of initialization of value by default has been added if there are no point symbols on the map - characteristic points. In this case, the value is taken from the semantics of the cadastral object.
    In the "Correction of registry errors" mode, the process of generating a text report is made cross-platform using the DOCX format. Recording information about deleted points into the report has been corrected. A filter has been set for adding graphic files in PDF and JPG formats; these files can be used when inserting images into the Applications section.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 16.02.2024 In the application development kit for GIS "Panorama" 15 the source texts of the task of building three-dimensional models have been published
    Specialists from KB "Panorama" have updated the application development kit for GIS "Panorama" 15. In the new version the source texts of the task "Navigator 3D" from the applications of GIS "Panorama" have been added. "Navigator 3D" is used for dynamic construction, display and viewing of three-dimensional terrain models (three-dimensional maps) based on various types of data used in the GIS "Panorama", and also contains tools for working with a three-dimensional map and functions for importing models.
    The source texts of the task consist of the texts of two libraries projects: library of the map3dex task core (engine) and library of the map3d window interface. On the basis of given texts it is possible to develop your own task in different versions. For example, to expand the functionality of an existing interface in the map3d library, to build your own task for working with a three-dimensional map using the API functions of the map3dex library, or to change and modify the contents of the core.
    To build a three-dimensional terrain model, the following can be used: a vector map, a matrix of heights, a triangulation relief model (TIN model), a map classifier, a library of three-dimensional images of objects, the digital photographs of the terrain and digital photographs of terrain objects. The composition of the source data can be different and depends on what type of model needs to be obtained.
    To build a three-dimensional model taking into account the objects of a vector two-dimensional map, a library of three-dimensional images of various types of these objects is used, which is added into the classifier of any map. API functions make it possible to programmatically form parameters for typified three-dimensional models of user objects. You can create your own views in the library of 3D images in the "Classifier Editor" task.
    The task has wide functionality for customizing the display of a three-dimensional model: display with or without relief, in full or skeleton form, with real lighting depending on the selected date, time and location, or with a spotlight, with map objects, and others. The possibilities for controlling the three-dimensional map are also different - you can move the model using the keyboard or mouse, change the speed of movement and turn, observation mode, display projection of the model and other actions.
    Working with a three-dimensional map provides: taking measurements; creating and editing 3D map objects; creating and editing a three-dimensional view of map classifier objects; control of the display composition of superficial and three-dimensional objects; creating and playing scenarios of moving objects; creating trajectories of camera movement along the model and playing back camera movement along the model; placing virtual video cameras and displaying images from them in additional video camera windows; saving terrain model images from the main window and video camera windows in JPG, PNG, BMP and AVI formats; saving a three-dimensional map into a database in the form of a pyramid of three-dimensional tiles in the DB3D format.
    Import of third-party 3D models allows you to load models in DAE, OBJ, TLS, OC3, MTD formats into the database of 3D models of the DB3D format and display them on a 3D map. A more complete description of the "3D Navigator" task is presented in the documentation.
    The new version of the kit is available for download on the Download page.

  • 15.02.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 14.02.2024 Training video material on the creation and use of conventional symbols visible on a given scale has been prepared
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared a video lesson of formation of a sign, visible on a given scale, using the "Classifier Editor" in the GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of of agronomist" and other software products of KB "Panorama". To display multiscale signs, a programmable sign from the shape.iml library is used. A sign is formed using a combination of primitives and the assignment of borders of sign display. By means of primitives it is possible to form any type of a sign: linear, polygon, point.
    Programmable signs allow you to create a multiscale map. Multiscale maps are dynamic maps that display data differently at different scale ranges. They differ from static maps, which are designed to be viewed and displayed at one scale. You can zoom in and zoom out the map, but the multiscale maps are created in a way that ensures visual integrity and effectively communicates information to the user. Multiscale maps are the most efficient way to display data virtually continuously in various scales.
    You can view the training materials in the "Video lessons" section.

  • 12.02.2024 In GIS "Panorama" version 15 the tools for ensuring the topological correctness of digital terrain models have been added
    In KB "Panorama" the GIS "Panorama" version 15.1.3 has been developed. In the new version the tools of creating and updating digital topographical and special maps have been updated, the mechanism of autosave of backup copies of maps has been added when editing, tools for control of quality and correction of vector maps, execution of topological requests have been supplemented. A model of a breakthrough wave during the destruction of a hydraulic structure has been developed, 3D modeling tools have been updated, and tools for preparing cadastral documents, land-survey and technical plans have been improved.
    The "Map Editor" task has been improved. In the "Create a copy of object" and "Moving object" modes, the binding of objects has been improved when moving with the binding of the selected object node to the target node of an arbitrary map object ("K" mode) or to a regular grid node ("N" mode). The new implementation of the "N" mode allows you to snap objects to grid nodes that were previously unbound to grid nodes. To visually control the binding of an object to grid nodes, in the main menu you must select: View - Grid view. The ability to save a list of objects selected by filter has been added into the "View map control log" dialog. The received list is available for use in dialogs "Lists of objects" and "Map Legend" ("General Data List" tab). Lists of objects are saved with indicating the date and time. Tools for working with the list allow you to highlight objects on the map, select and copy them onto a separate map, as well as perform a sequential search for list objects on the map and process them in groups.
    The "Splitting objects by lists" mode has been added to the "Cut and combine" group of modes. The mode is intended for cutting area objects into parts along the contours of reference objects. Areal, linear closed and open objects can be used as reference objects. When cutting multipolygons, the cut parts of objects are recorded as simple areal objects. By default, the metric of reference objects is matched with editable ones: intersection points are inserted into reference objects. If there is no need to edit the reference object metrics, reference object matching can be disabled. The procedure for using the mode when solving the problem of forming forest blocks is given on the "Splitting objects by lists" page
    The "Auto-wrap signature lines" mode has been added to the "Editing a label" mode group, designed to perform interactive formatting of multi-line signatures texts on a map when preparing maps for publication or for drawing up reports. When changing the size of the signature metric by moving its second point, the signature text is automatically split into lines, which ensures that the overall text width corresponds to the specified size.
    For desktop versions a mechanism of autosave of full copy of the map during editing has been implemented. In order for locally placed maps (on the user’s computer) to be automatically saved when editing, it is necessary in the Options/Autosave menu, to add the map into the list of maps for autosaving and to set the frequency of creating copies: after how many hours in the presence of any changes or after how many total changes since the creation of the previous copy. Copies are created in that local or network folder (storage) that the user specifies. For each map, a subdirectory is created with the map name and GUID. If a GUID has not been set in the map, it will be filled in automatically. Inside this subdirectory, directories are created with the year number, the current date and the copy number for the current date. No more than a specified number of copies can be saved per day. If conditions arise for creating new copies when there is already a maximum specified number, then intermediate copies are deleted, which are closer in creation time to neighboring copies. The remaining copies are renumbered sequentially. When you copy a map, all data files and service files are saved. A record is added into the copy creation protocol with the time of copy creation, the path to the source map, and the path to the created copy.
    The task "Making rule" (borders of nomenclature sheets) on the map has been improved. A mode for forming sheet frames based on objects previously selected on the map has been added to the list of modes for selecting a construction area. The mode of constructing by selected objects is convenient in cases where the objects of interest are scattered across the map.
    Task "Lists of objects" has been improved. In dialog the elements of editing lists of objects and the button for execution of operations over lists are placed on one panel that simplifies the selection and execution of requests. Modes have been added: Enable display of custom styles, Cutting objects by lists and Search of intersections. Ability has been added to edit the list name in the object list tree. Information about the composition of the list has been expanded: it is presented in the form of a map tree with a description of the total and used number of objects, layers, localizations, semantics, measurements and formulas. "Map Legend" task has been improved. On the General data list tab, functionality for working with lists of objects has been expanded. Modes have been added: Cutting objects by lists and Search of intersections. To organize collective work, the ability to save, delete and update lists of objects on the GIS Server has been added if the main map is opened from the GIS Server.
    The task "Correction of object metrics", which is part of the tasks group "Check and correction of data", has been improved. The "Cut the self-intersections (loops)" mode has been added into the "Topology" mode group. The mode performs dissection of linear objects in places of self-intersections and self-junctions with the creation of new objects. The algorithm for executing the "Merge linear objects with control of direction and semantics" mode from the "Topogogy" group of modes has been improved. It is now possible to specify the maximum rotation angle of merged objects at the merging location, beyond which merging will not occur. In addition, in the "Forks" places the program selects the most straight direction from the available ones for merging.
    The task "Check of vector map quality" has been improved. An additional parameter "Perform with maximum precision" has been added into the parameters of the topology control type the "Objects mismatch check". When this parameter is enabled, messages about mismatch of points less than 1 micrometer on the ground are recorded into the control protocol. When performing the control in the "Edit" mode, the discrepancies of the points less than the editable tolerance are corrected automatically.
    The program of correction of object metrics has been improved: the number of iterations has been reduced when correcting linear contours containing errors in the adjacency of contour segments; the degeneration of linear contours with a small number of points containing errors of the "peaks" type has been excluded. The object metrics correction program is used to automatically correct errors in the metrics of areal and linear objects. The task is called in the main menu: Tools - Map processing by scenario - Correction of object metrics.
    The "Complex of hydrological tasks" has been improved. A new mode "Modeling a breakthrough wave during the destruction of a hydraulic structure" has been added to the Reservoir mode group. The mode is intended for calculating the propagation of a breakthrough wave in the event of the destruction of a dam. The result of the program is: a graph of the advance of a breakthrough wave, a matrix of flooding of territories, a map of flooding of territories. When creating the program, methods developed by specialists from the Military training and research center of the Ground forces were used.
    In the "Navigator 3D" task, the "Flying" and "Move by object" modes have been updated. Ability has been added to change the speed of movement by model during movement using the keyboard keys: "-" deceleration, "+" acceleration. After changing, the speed is saved for subsequent movement on the model in manual mode using the keyboard, during the next use of the specified modes and for the next sessions of working with the task. Previously, the speed of movement on the terrain model was changed only in the "Options" dialog, "Motion" tab, which was less convenient.
    Import from format DXF has been improved. There is added a support for different code pages specified in the DXF file in the DWGCODEPAGE field for correct processing of labels on the map.
    "Geodesy editor" task has been improved. The dialog "Formation of title of name and area" has been updated. The "Sign area and object name" dialog from the "Preparation of diagrams and drawings" panel has been improved. To select the semantics used as the object name, call the standard "Semantics choice" dialog. The "Creating object schema" mode has been improved, errors in setting default values have been corrected, and the process of constructing a schema has been accelerated.
    The task "Cadastral documents" has been improved. In the dialog "Editing the semantics of cadastral objects" for land plots, processing of the semantics "Permitted use according to a regulatory act (text description)" has been added. Separate input of semantic values "Border registration number" and "Individual designation (kind, type, number, index) of a territorial zone" has been implemented. In the "Correction of registry error" mode, the process of forming a text report is made cross-platform using the DOCX format. Recording of information about deleted points in the report has been corrected. A filter has been installed for adding graphic files in PDF and JPG formats and using these files when inserting images into the Applications section.
    In the "Land Survey Plan version 9" mode, in the "XML document" section in the "XSD schema placement" field, the default path for placing the MP_v09.xsd schema has been changed from the MP_v09 folder onto the MP_v09_R03-1_project folder. There is added a reading of the semantics "Permitted use according to the regulatory act (text description)" to fill the PermittedUseText element in the PermittedUsesOther node of the XML-file of the Land Survey Plan version 9. Writing into the XML-file of the information about the document about setting the address in the Address node has been corrected. When generating a test report and XML file of the Land Survey Plan version 9, an algorithm was implemented that uses a variable selection of data when filling out information about the mean square error in determining the coordinates of characteristic points (Mt) and the maximum error in determining the area of a land plot (dP). Information about the SKP for determining the coordinates of a characteristic point includes the following items: the method for determining the coordinates of a point (Method), the formula for calculating the SKP of a point (Formula_Mt) and the value of the SKP for determining the coordinates of a point (DeltaGeopoint). Information on the maximum error in determining the area of a land plot includes the following items: the formula for calculating the error in determining the area (Formula_dP), the normative SKP for determining the coordinates of characteristic points (Mtnorm) and the value of the maximum error in determining the area of a land plot (dP). When generating a report or XML file, the program does not calculate the Mt value of characteristic points.
    Into the "Technical plan" dialog a field has been added for entering the error in determining the area of a cadastral object and recording the resulting value into the semantics and XML-file of the technical plan. The error in determining the area of real estate objects is not calculated. It is connected with the fact that calculation of the SKP for determining the area is performed by dividing the object into geometrical figures. The number of figures and the order of division are established by the cadastral engineer, and at the time of drawing up the technical plan, this information is not on the map. A recording into the XML file of object coordinates and point numbers has been added if there are no point signs on the map - characteristic points. "Date" position has been added in the table of geodetic points when saving in XML. When filling the XML file of the element "GeopointOpred" - Method for determining coordinates, the ability has been added to initialize it with the default value in the absence on the map of point signs - characteristic points. In this case, the value is taken from the semantics of the cadastral object.
    The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 08.02.2024 Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information ensures the maintenance of a database of airdromes infrastructure in accordance with ICAO requirements
    In KB "Panorama" the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.2.6 under the control of the GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator" has been developed. In the new version, the dialogue "Maintaining the runway profile database" has been improved in accordance with the requirements of ICAO Doc 9157 ("Airdrome Design Manual. Part 1. "Runways") and FAP-262. For maintaining the base of the vertical profile of the runway, there are added the additional fields for entering absolute height at a point for storing values in two measurement systems (meters and feet). Input of coordinates of the parking center in the format of degrees, minutes, seconds has been implemented.
    The mode "Interface for formation of marginal (out border) design and maps" mode has been improved. Ability has been added to use graphic objects when designing an approach procedure template to display text regarding the missed approach procedure and warnings (notes). To create graphic objects, a preliminary description in the aeronautical classifier (dfc.rsc) is not required, so it is more convenient to use these objects when creating a template. In the program the list of the corresponding keywords used for filling a template with the information from a database of the Complex has been expanded. The full list of keywords is presented in the document "System programmer's guide".
    The complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information is a set of tools for maintaining an aeronautical data base, a modeling and analyzing the aeronautical situation, generating aeronautical maps and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in the AIXM 5.1 format. The task "Flight procedures design" is used to design the routes of departure, approach and landing and to analyze the safety of flights on them. The task "Assessment of compliance for aerodromes with the requirements FAR" is intended for the analysis of the aerodrome and the aerodrome environs for the suitability for operation and aircraft flights in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 07.02.2024 On the basis of data from open sources the maps and matrixes of heights of a relief for mobile devices have been formed
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared maps for mobile devices on the basis of data OpenStreetMap and matrix of heights of a relief in MTW format. Maps for mobile devices are formed as multi-sheet maps of MAP format, corresponding to the territory of nomenclature sheets at a scale of 1: 200 000 in CS-42 (blocks), packed in ZIP format. Each map (block) contains 16 sheets corresponding to the territory of nomenclature sheets at a scale of 1: 50 000 in CS-42. The sheet name corresponds to the name of the nomenclature of scale 1: 50 000 in lowercase. The map name includes the name of the corresponding nomenclature of scale 1: 200 000 in the lowercase and the name of the main settlement in map territory.
    The matrix of heights is a digital 3D model of the terrain, has a regular structure and contains elements which values are the heights of the terrain. The name of a matrix of heights includes the name of the corresponding nomenclature of scale 1: 200 000 in the lowercase and the name of the main settlement in map territory. Matrixes of heights of a relief are presented in files with the MTW extension in compressed form.
    Maps of MAP format and matrixes of heights of a relief can be opened simultaneously in any quantity for a covering of necessary territory. On top of background maps, you can create or open thematic layers (user maps) to solve applied tasks. Before use, maps must be unpacked (can be done in the mobile application).
    For work with mobile maps and matrixes of heights it is possible to use the GIS "Panorama Mobile" (an order of use for OS Aurora and for OS Android). Mobile maps and matrixes of heights are available for downloading in the "Digital maps" section.

  • 06.02.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Gabonese Republic
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Gabonese Republic, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 05.02.2024 A training set of maps and a set of parameters for using the specialized software "Automated generalization of topographical maps" have been prepared
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared a training set from 36 sheets of scale 1:100 000 converted into 9 sheets of scale 1:200 000 by using the program "Automated generalizations of topographic maps". Specialized software is designed to perform automated mapping of digital topographic maps (DTM) of scales of 1:50 000 - 1:500 000 based on source maps of larger scales. For performing the procedure of generalization from a scale of 1: 100 000 to 1: 200 000 the parameter files have been prepared that can be used for other areas with similar terrain properties. The source set of maps has been led to the 100t05gm.rsc classifier and complies with the rules for the digital description of terrain objects given in the document "Technology of digital topographic maps creating and updating".
    The area of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland and at the mouth of the Neva River, was chosen for work. The territory belongs to the Baltic Sea basin and has a dense, developed network of rivers and canals. Dense coniferous and mixed deciduous forests, interspersed with swamps, cover almost 70% of the area.
    The process of converting source data in map format to the final result took 3 working days when carried out step by step. An example of a training kit is packaged into an archive containing data in the folders Source data, Settings files, Result.
    The updated version of the Specialized software accelerates the processing of small reservoirs, which searches for adjacent cover objects (forests, meadows) and unites the removed small reservoirs with adjacent cover objects. The union is performed provided that there is a significant area (contour) of adjacency of the analyzed objects. Customizing the filters of objects processed during formation of a destination map has been simplified. The new mode allows to execute faster and flexible customizing the views of the objects copied onto a derivative map.
    Quality of the title sign of the settlements names has been improved: a new algorithm of selection of the title location carries out search of the place most free from contours.
    An example of a training map project and parameters files for working with the module of the "Automated generalization of topographic maps" is available for download in the Download section. A complete set of data for each stage of the specialized software the "Automated generalization of topographic maps" can be requested by writing a letter to panorama@gisinfo.ru.

  • 02.02.2024 In GIS "Panorama Mobile" the tools of obtaining information about terrain objects have been improved
    In KB "Panorama" the GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.4 for OS Android has been developed. In the new version the possibility for viewing detailed information about objects of vector maps has been added, change of a format of displaying coordinates, restoration of last open document and position have been implemented. The task of connecting geoportals has been improved, and the algorithms for processing and displaying data have been refined.
    The GIS "Panorama Mobile" provides the ability to view detailed information about map objects. The new dialog displays basic information about the map object: the name of the object and layer, the object key in the classifier of conventional symbols, measurement characteristics (perimeter and area), as well as a list of object attributes. When the dialog opens, the display window is centered onto the object, and the object itself is highlighted with an outline. For convenience of positioning, it is possible to enter the sizes of an object into the visible map display area and center the visible map display area onto the center of the object.
    Ability has been added to select a coordinate system and format of representation for displaying a position on the map. Regardless of the type of used map, the user can set the most suitable display parameters from among the popular coordinate systems: CS-42, WGS-84 and PZ-90.11. Rectangular (meters) and geodetic (radians, degrees, degrees/minutes/seconds) units of measurement can be used as a format for representing coordinates. This possibility together with use of the receiver of geonavigation data (GPS/GLONASS), allows you to receive the current location in a more informative form. To improve user interaction with the application, a saving the data state at the time of closing, support for changing screen orientation, and the ability to quickly navigate to a document have been added. When closing the data, as well as the application itself, the scale, current position, color model, brightness, contrast and other parameters are saved.
    The improved task of connecting geoportals allows you to optimize the display of popular third-party sources of spatial data (OpenStreetMap, Yandex, KB "Panorama" and others) on mobile devices. The program has increased the speed of loading and displaying tiles. Taking into account the system performance, a pool of independent threads is formed to load, process and display the received data. Multi-threaded data loading reduces latency when moving the screen, zooming the map, and performing spatial queries on the geoportal.
    The functioning of the mobile application in conditions of limited amount of available RAM has been improved. The need for the program to operate under conditions of a limited amount of system resources becomes relevant when using the embedded devices, specialized tablets and other similar devices. When there is insufficient memory, the GIS kernel automatically activates a buffer with a limited amount of memory and performs all data operations using only this buffer. As a result, memory consumption by the GIS application is drastically reduced. In the new version the algorithms of processing and displaying data have been improved. The number of supported sheets for multi-sheet maps has been increased by 4 times. There is increased the accuracy of calculations of a transparency for vector objects and a polygon object - color glass. The algorithms for interaction with the GIS Server have been improved, for example, the interaction mechanism when editing maps containing a small number of objects.
    GIS "Panorama Mobile" allows you to open the main formats of digital maps of the GIS "Panorama" on mobile devices based on Android and to process information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. The user can prepare in advance the required set of spatial data in one of the desktop products (GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-editor", GIS Panorama Mini), pack them into a ZIP archive using standard means and transfer them to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". The process of working with data is carried out autonomously, without connecting to the Internet. When the user moves, his current position is dynamically displayed according to the coordinates obtained from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For ease of use, it is possible to synchronize the map position with the current location. To save the coordinates obtained during movement, a track recording mode is provided, which creates a separate map and puts the trajectory of movement onto it. For all objects of a map during the work the basic information is provided.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 01.02.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Botswana
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Botswana, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 29.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Togolese Republic
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Togolese Republic, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 25.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Arab Republic of Egypt
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Arab Republic of Egypt, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 23.01.2024 In the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information the tools of designing aeronautical maps in accordance with ICAO requirements have been improved
    In KB "Panorama" the Complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information version 8.2.6 under the control of the GIS "Panorama" or GIS "Operator" has been developed. The new version expands the modes for formation of border design of aeronautical maps in accordance with the requirements of ICAO Doc 8697 ("Manual on Aeronautical Charts") and the AIP of the Russian Federation.
    Dialogs for input of the information have been updated ("Input airports and heliports to database", "Input of obstacles, OCA/OCH sectors", "Maintaining the runway profile database") for maintaining a PostgreSQL database in two measurement systems (feet and meters).
    In the program the list of the keywords used for filling templates with information from a database of the Complex in feet and meters has been expanded: airport elevation (ft/m), transition height, exceeding the threshold, absolute/relative height of flight over obstacles (OCA/H), the minimum safe height of flight in sector and others. The full list of keywords is given in the "System Programmer's Guide" document.
    The Complex includes a set of templates for creating border designs for aeronautical maps. The template file is a user map in *.sitx format, created on the basis of the dfc.rsc classifier. Keywords are stored in the semantics of the object "Own name, signature text". The program allows the use of templates developed by the user in accordance with the recommendations set out in the document "Methodology of preparing for publication of a collection of aeronautical information".
    The dialog "Interface for formation of marginal (out border) design and maps of section AD" has been improved. Function has been added for scaling the original map and map with border design, which allows you to model a displaying the scheme taking into account its size.
    The "Map Editor" task, which is part of the GIS "Panorama", has been improved. A new mode "Auto-transfer of labels lines" has been added into the "Labels" mode group, designed to perform interactive formatting of multi-line labels texts on a map when designing templates. When changing the size of the label metric by moving its second point, the label text is automatically split into lines, which ensures that the overall text width corresponds to the specified size.
    The complex of preparing documents of aeronautical information is a set of tools for maintaining an aeronautical data base, a modeling and analyzing the aeronautical situation, generating aeronautical maps and exchanging data with other information systems through export and import in the ARINC 424-19 exchange format and export in the AIXM 5.1 format. The task "Flight procedures design" is used to design the routes of departure, approach and landing and to analyze the safety of flights on them. The task "Assessment of compliance for aerodromes with the requirements FAR" is intended for the analysis of the aerodrome and the aerodrome environs for the suitability for operation and aircraft flights in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
    The new version of the program, examples of aeronautical information documents, operational documentation, video lessons and presentations are available for download on the Download page.

  • 19.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Zambia
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Zambia, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 16.01.2024 GIS "Panorama" expands the tools of automated creation of complex objects on topographic maps of the area
    In KB "Panorama" the GIS "Panorama" version 15.1.0 has been developed for the OS "Astra Linux Special Edition", OS "Alt Linux", "RED OS" and Ubuntu 20.04 and 22.04 LTS. In the new version the modes of the map's editing task have been improved, support for the WebP format has been added, display of matrixes of heights and depths with smoothing has been accelerated. In the program the possibilities of import of the raster data are expanded, the library of programmable signs of aeronautical documents has been improved. The new version uses the libraries of the cross-platform Qt framework version 5.
    The modes "Corner rounding", "Create bergstrich in point","Create double bergstrich on the closed contours" and "Creation of zone by object" of the "Autoshapes" group have been added into the task of editing vector maps. The "Corner rounding" mode is designed to give smooth shapes to the contours of objects by setting the radius of rounding corners by moving the mouse pointer. The modes "Create bergstrich in point" and ","Create double bergstrich on the closed contours" are intended for the automatic formation of berghishes (indicators of the direction of the slope) on selected relief's objects (horizontals) of the map. Their location on the horizontal is determined automatically (in places farthest from geometric center of the selected object). The metric of the created object is formed automatically perpendicularly to the selected object to the right of the digitizing direction of the selected horizontal. The length of created object is calculated according to the sizes specified for it in the digital classifier.
    The "Building of a zone around the object" mode is used to perform parallel constructions. Editing can be performed in single mode (an object selected on the map) or group mode (a group of objects previously selected on the map or a logical set of objects). When working in single mode, the width of the created zone is set interactively on the map. During group processing, a dialog for requesting parameters of zone construction is displayed, in which the radius and type of the zone to be formed (rounded or with sharp corners) are set.
    Connecting spatial data in Mbtiles, BIR, GeoPackage formats has been improved. The new version adds support for the Webp format, used to compress images in Mbtiles, BIR, GeoPackage databases and geoportals. The Webp format allows both lossy and lossless image compression. The format is based on algorithm of compression of the still image (key frame) from the VP8 video codec. Uses a RIFF container for storage. On average, it compresses images 40% more efficiently than the JPEG format. It is widely used for transmitting data and images in geoportals, due to its smaller volume, it allows to accelerate data transfer. There is added a new geoportal - Topographic maps of the world.
    Drawing matrixes of heights and depths with smoothing has been accelerated. The display of smoothed matrixes is decomposed into threads, which significantly reduces delays when working with them. For example, on a 4-core processor with a clock frequency of 3.5 GHz, the speed of displaying the smoothed matrix increased by 2.5 times.
    The task "Import of raster data" has been improved. Import of rasters of format MrSID (SID) and ECW has been added. Formats are used to compress raster graphics. By means of these formats, packed huge raster images such as aerial photography and satellite photos can be quickly viewed piecemeal without the need to unpack the entire file.
    The library of programmable signs (dfc.iml64), used for preparing aeronautical documents with the dfc.rsc classifier, has been improved. The display of the MSA sign (minimum safe altitudes) has been improved in accordance with the requirements of ICAO (ICAO, International Civil Aviation Organization). The new programmable sign "Scheme of safe altitudes (MSA)" allows more flexible setting of parameters: size and thickness of the circle line, type and thickness of the course indicator line, parameters of fonts for course and altitude signatures, distance between two-line altitude signatures (spacing). The new sign has an adaptive algorithm of scheme construction that takes into account the sizes of the central element of the scheme, the course indicator and the height of the course font.
    The new version uses the libraries of the cross-platform framework Qt version 5. As a result, in addition to domestic operating systems (Astra Linux, Alt Linux and RED OS), support has been added for one of the most popular modern distributions of the Linux family - Ubuntu (versions 20.04 and 22.04 with long-term technical support). Using Ubuntu as a desktop environment allows you to utilize the wide ecosystem of applications and tools available in this operating system's repository.
    GIS "Panorama" - universal domestic geoinformation system. The program is designed for accumulation, storage, the automated processing and display of data, calculation results and forecasts with geospatial reference. GIS "Panorama" contains tools of displaying and processing vector, raster and matrix maps. The application provides users with tools for solving specialized tasks of modeling the movement of special objects against the background of 3D model, forecasting of consequences of emergencies at hazardous objects, monitoring of aircraft movement, conducting of geodetic and topographic work, processing the data from GPS/GLONASS navigation devices, printing the displayed spatial data to various output devices and many others.
    The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

  • 15.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Mauritania
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Mauritania, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 11.01.2024 Products of KB "Panorama" have received certificates of compatibility with Astra Linux operating system
    LLC "RusBITech-Astra" and JSC KB "Panorama" have successfully completed testing the compatibility of GIS Constructor for Qt Designer x64 and the "Geoportal Region" software package. These certificates confirm the operability and correctness of the joint functioning of the special-purpose operating system Astra Linux Special Edition and the GIS Constructor software for Qt Designer x64 and the complex for maintaining the regional geoportal "Geoportal Region". Compatibility certificates were prepared on the basis of protocol No. 15466/2023 dated December 6, 2023 and No. 15468/2023 dated December 14, 2023 of RusBITech-Astra LLC.
    The complex of conducting the regional geoportal "Geoportal Region" ensures the collection, processing and analysis of spatial data in the interests of the information system for managing the socio-economic development of the region. This allows you to make weighed and informed decisions in various types of activities: urban planning, cadastre, agriculture, transport, ecology, healthcare and others. A specialized regional geoportal is being built using serial domestic software from KB "Panorama". GIS "Panorama" provides employees of various departments with functionality for preparing digital maps, which are subsequently placed on a spatial data server managed by GIS Server SE. The spatial data service GIS WebService SE ensures the publication of materials on a regional geoportal under the control of GIS WebServer SE. For the convenience of users, industry data layers are grouped into industry projects, access to which is determined by role and rights.
    GIS Constructor for Qt Designer SE is a set of geoinformation components for use in the visual programming environment of Qt Designer, which allows you to develop your own GIS applications. The visualization of the contents of digital maps is made in conventional symbols adopted for topographic, geographical and various special maps. Geoinformation system has ample opportunities for performing calculations, for providing display of spatial data on various graphic devices in standard and user systems of conventional symbols. The main functions can be executed in multithreaded mode. It supports automatic optimization of used memory for processing large amounts of data (tens of gigabytes) on limited resources (hundreds of megabytes).
    The complex for maintaining the regional geoportal "Geoportal Region" and the GIS Constructor for Qt Designer SE are included in the Register of Domestic Software and are certified in the information security certification system for information security requirements for processing information classified as "secret".

  • 10.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Sierra Leone
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Sierra Leone, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

  • 08.01.2024 In GIS Constructor the tools of processing digital terrain models have been improved
    In KB "Panorama" the GIS Constructor for Qt Designer SE version 15.0.1 has been developed. In the new version a support of WebP format has been added, display of matrixes of heights and depths with smoothing has been accelerated. The ability to open spatial data via the WCS protocol has been implemented, the list of available MAPAPI interface methods and supported geoportals has been expanded.
    Connection of spatial data in Mbtiles, BIR, GeoPackage formats has been improved. The new version adds support for the WebP format, used to compress images in Mbtiles, BIR, GeoPackage databases and geoportals. The Webp format allows both lossy and lossless image compression. The format is based on algorithm of compression of the still image (key frame) from the VP8 video codec. Uses a RIFF container for storage. On average, it compresses images 40% more efficiently than the JPEG format. It is widely used for transmitting data and images in geoportals. Due to its smaller volume, it allows to accelerate data transfer. The task of connecting geoportals has been improved. There is added a new geoportal - Topographic maps of the world.
    Drawing matrixes of heights and depths with smoothing has been accelerated. The display of smoothed matrixes is decomposed into threads, which significantly reduces delays when working with them. For example, on a 4-core processor with a clock frequency of 3.5 GHz, the speed of displaying the smoothed matrix increased by 2.5 times.
    Possibility of connecting digital terrain models via the WCS protocol has been added. Connection to WΠ‘S-сСрвису is carried out on the basis of standards the OGC 09-110r4 Web Coverage Service. At the same time, data from any number of WCS services can be opened together with data from geoportals, data from GIS Servers, and locally open data. To increase the speed of working with the WCS service, data caching is supported on the client. The information received from the service allows you to create 3D terrain models onto an area of any size, up to the surface of the entire Globe.
    The list of available MAPAPI methods has been expanded. The list of methods for editing signature text includes methods for setting text into a subobject with division into lines, adjusting text to the size of a rectangular area, and setting general text alignment. Function of exporting MTW into TIFF has been implemented, allowing to set a height format, algorithm and level of compression, sizes of a tile, value of a pseudo-code and other parameters. Methods have been added for displaying selected lists of objects with custom styles (specified conventional signs) in the open document. It allows the user to group objects into lists and to set own style of display to each list. Custom styles are a set of conventional signs by localizations.
    GIS Constructor is a set of geoinformation components for use in the visual programming environment of Qt Designer, which allows you to develop your own GIS applications. The visualization of the contents of digital maps is made in conventional symbols adopted for topographic, geographical and various special maps. Geoinformation system has ample opportunities for performing calculations, for providing display of spatial data on various graphic devices in standard and user systems of conventional symbols. The main functions can be executed in multithreaded mode. It supports automatic optimization of used memory for processing large amounts of data (tens of gigabytes) on limited resources (hundreds of megabytes).
    The toolkit is adapted for work on a wide range of operating systems (Astra Linux SE, ALT Linux, Elbrus, Ubuntu, CentOS, QNX) and architectures (Intel, Elbrus, PowerPC, SPARC, ARM). The toolkit includes components of visual designing the GIS applications and library of a multiplatform multithreaded GIS core. GIS Constructor provides a cross-platform MAPAPI interface that allows a programmer to implement development in an operating system convenient for it. The developer can release GIS applications for a set of operating systems by simple assembly with minimal changes to the program source code.
    The new version of the program is available for download in the Download section.

  • 06.01.2024 Training video material on creation of vector signs in the GIS "Panorama" classifier editor has been prepared
    Specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared a video lesson of formation of a vector sign with using the "Π‘lassifier Editor" task in the GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist" and other software products of KB "Panorama". To display off-scale point and vector map objects in the classifier editor the "Vector sign" view is used. Vector signs are formed by means of tools of drawing linear and areal contours and drawing of inscriptions. The image of a vector sign can consist of one or more shapes (elements).
    The video lesson demonstrates the work of the "Vector sign editing" dialog. Dialog contains a line of tools of signs editing, the panel of attributes of signs display, the table of elements of a sign and additional tools of sign editing.
    The line of sign editing tools contains modes for creating and editing sign elements and inscriptions. In it the possibility of loading a file of the image in formats png, jpg, ico, bmp has been added. The background image allows to put vector contours by a raster sample.
    The line of attributes of signs display contains modes that affect the display in the map. Into the panel there were added the modes "Text element specifying the width of the character" which allows to take into account the length of the text when displaying the sign and "an Element maintaining proportions". This property allows you to maintain the proportions of the element when expanding the sign.
    You can view the training materials in the "Video lessons" section.

  • 04.01.2024 "Workstation of agronomist" reduces time costs for creating a field map and analyzing the land bank of an agricultural enterprise
    In KB "Panorama" the "Workstation of agronomist" version 15.1.2 has been developed. In the new version, the "Satellite-based field recognition" mode has been updated, the "Lists of objects" dialog and the "Map Legend" task have been improved. The integrated application of the "Workstation of agronomist" modes implements automated technology for maintaining a land bank and soil fertility base.
    The updated mode "Satellite-based field recognition" ensures recognition of the boundaries of agricultural land contours based on Earth's remote sensing data. The program interacts with the Mapflow.ai service and, using a neural network, automatically deciphers and delineates the boundaries of working areas of arable land. The new version changes the user authorization protocol for the service, including the use of tokens issued in the user’s personal account. Information processing is performed in a local area limited by the polygon indicated on the map. The construction area can be specified by a rectangle or an arbitrary closed polygon. The construction of a vector model of working areas of arable land is carried out on the basis of automatically selected current remote sensing data of medium (10 m/px) and high resolution (1.2 m/px). In the new version a recognition of fields boundaries from Sentinel-2 images has been added. The vector data constructed by means of service is automatically loaded into the GIS "Panorama" from GeoJSON format onto a map of the working areas of the agricultural enterprise. The field map is used to maintain field passports, construct thematic cartograms, obtain vegetation indices, maps of heterogeneity and nitrogen requirements, calculate the application of fertilizer doses and other agrotechnical calculations.
    In the process of maintaining a land bank for an agricultural enterprise, the boundaries of field contours are often compared with the boundaries of cadastral objects. Determination of intersections and overlaps is performed using the "Object intersection calculation" mode. For clarity of the results of the analysis of the relative position of various groups of objects in the form of thematic layers, the "Lists of objects" dialog has been improved. Possibility of displaying list of objects by style (conventional symbol) customized by the user has been added. In the "Lists of objects" dialog, custom styles are automatically formed for the selected lists of objects. Custom styles for displaying lists of objects are a set of conventional symbols for polygons, lines and points. Style sets can be combined into themes. New features allow you to quickly add lists by selected objects on the map and perform tasks with lists: Building a zone around objects of the selected list, Cutting objects, Union of objects, Building the areas of objects crossing.
    The application task "Map Legend" has been improved. Display of named lists of objects in the legend dialog has been added. Enabling and disabling the visibility of object lists is done by simply clicking the left mouse button on the icon corresponding to the list. On the map, lists of objects are displayed as separate thematic layers in accordance with user-customized legends. The composition and order of display of thematic layers in the general data list is controlled by enabling and disabling the visibility of the list of objects in the bottom panel. The convenience of designing the appearance of thematic layers has been improved: assigning a style and color to the list of objects has been added. Simple addition of selected objects into the list with automatic formation of names has been implemented.
    The new version of the program can be downloaded on our website in the Download section.

  • 02.01.2024 Bank of spatial data has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Liberia
    Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Republic of Liberia, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".
    The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.
    Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".


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