In KB "Panorama" the professional vectorizer "Panorama-editor" version 14.4.0 has been developed. In the new version the tools of displaying vector maps, terrain images and matrix data about the area have been improved, the tools of search and selecting of objects by a given area on the ground have been refined, tools of processing of files of format DXF, S57, XML and graphic files were refined, tools for checking the quality of maps, preparations of reports and processing of the metadata have been expanded.

Abilities of displaying titles have been expanded. New properties of design the titles allow to mark the title by a shade, outline, a background and a frame, and also to format the text taking into account a spacing sign (an insert of spaces) and the chosen register (uppercase, lowercase, as in a sentence). Examples of titles are given on the map included into the installation: menu File - Example data - data\shape\shape.sitx. There is added the ability to change the thickness of solid and dashed contours of objects by the value of the service semantics "Line thickness in mm" (31005).The display of objects of the "Map Insert" type, implemented in the library of programmable signs shape.iml64, has been improved. The new algorithm allows cutting the map image according to the metric of polygons and multipolygons of arbitrary shape. Examples of objects of the "Map inset" type are contained in the map included in the GIS Panorama: File - Example data - C:\Users\Public\Documents\Panorama\Panorama14\data\shape\shape.sitx.

Objects of type "Map inset" contain a link to the map file in the service semantics "Graphic file or map" (32769). Cutting the map image is performed according to the metric of the "Map Inset" object.

The "Report Designer" task has been improved. A new mode "Additional design" has been added, which allows you to apply onto the report layout the auxiliary design elements: icons of linear scales and a direction onto the north, as well as design frames of various types.

The task "Highlight any area" has been improved. Automatic detection of the highlighting mode for objects inside the area has been added. When drawing an area from left to right, objects that are completely inside the selected area will be highlighted (the color of the area is blue), and from right to left, objects that intersect it (the color of the area is green). At the end of drawing the area on the map the objects located inside the selected area are highlighted. To change the selection conditions, press the right mouse button and select one of the modes in the context menu: Highlight inside (delete intersection), Highlight with intersection (and inside), Highlight outside (delete intersection). Marking of objects on the map according to various search conditions has been improved. If clusters are displayed on the map (generalized signs of closely spaced objects specified in the classifier), then the corresponding signs of clusters are displayed and marked, taking into account the number of signs and their location on the map.

The task "Select object" has been improved. On the "Metric" bookmark, the ability to delete the selected coordinates of an object by the list has been added. When coordinates are selected in the table, the selected area is synchronously highlighted on the scheme.

For automatic control of entered values of character semantics in "Classifier Editor" the possibility has been added for assigning to one semantics at once the several templates of a string defining the valid characters in value of a string or the sample of a string of a special purpose, for example, GUID, cadastral number and others. For strings that have value templates, when you enter a value in the Select Object dialog, it checks if it matches one of the specified templates. If there is a mismatch, the message indicates to the user the character number from which the input string does not match the template. The general control of the vector map has been improved: when performing the control of self-intersections, a correction of adjunction of the points of the linear object's contour to its own contour has been added. When performing control in the "Edit" mode, the contour is cut into two or more separate objects.

Display of rasters with smoothing has been added. At increasing the image of a raster more than in 2 times from the initial size in pixels the smoothing is carried out. The new algorithm of display allows to get rid of "pixelization" effect when you increase the rasters. Image smoothing is performed by bicubic interpolation method (by 16 nearest raster elements). Smoothing is enabled or disabled via the main menu: View - Raster smoothing.

The task "Import files from DXF format" has been improved. "Create a set of maps" mode has been added into the dialog, which is designed for automatic processing of a set of selected data and creating a separate user map for each DXF file. As a result of the task execution, the list of generated maps is saved into the MPT project.

When importing S57 sea maps, support has been added for datasets with updates of sea maps (ER profile), which are located in files with extensions 001, 002, 003, and so on. The update files must be placed with the source data set with extension 000 in the same folder or according to the folder structure according to IHO S57/S63 standards. The names of the source dataset and update files must match.

Support for XML files larger than 4 GB has been added. It is used when importing GML data, reading cadastral data from XML format files, and in other tasks.

The task "Import of raster data" has been improved. There is added a use of ZRS placing files from Zulu for automatic positioning of imported rasters. In dialog "Import of raster data" for an automatic binding of the raster image in the work region the binding's files the WORLD FILE, TAB and MAP are also supported. To use a binding file when importing rasters, in the dialog it is enough to select the type of binding file or the name of the product that generated the file from the list.

The algorithm of data compression of a matrix of heights has been improved. Functions of optimisation of a matrix of heights were improved: compression of 16-bit data has been added. This algorithm is used at loading a matrix of heights in the following modes: File - Import rasters or matrixes from... - Matrix (SRTM, GeoTIFF, IMG), GDAL matrix (IMG, DEM...). To compress previously loaded 16-bit matrixes, select the matrix in the list of data and select the "Optimization" item in the context menu (select the "Optimization of packed matrixes" mode in the dialog). Typically, a compressed matrix occupies a volume 5-7 times less than the original volume and contains 3-4 overview matrixes (reduced copies). Reducing the volume and using reduced copies greatly accelerates the visualization of the matrix.

Formation of PostScript CMYK file has been improved: accounting for palette colors of all open maps has been added, processing of gradient fillings has been added. Creating PostScript files is performed in the map printing dialog, which is called through the main menu: File - Print. To print a map in PostScript, you must select a PostScript compatible print device and output type: PostScript RGB or PostScript CMYK. The detailed description of the procedure for formation of PostScrip files is contained in the document "Applied tasks. Preparation for publication".

In the "View Passport" task on the "Sheet metadata" page, information about the date and time of creation and updating of map sheets has been added. Date and time information is displayed in local time and stored in the worldwide UTC system.

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

The geoportal "Bank of spatial data" is supplemented with maps of the Lubuskie, Mazowieckie, Lesser Poland, Lower Silesia and Opolskie Voivodeshipss (Poland), formed according to OpenStreetMap data. The source data was obtained from the Geofabrik website. To work with 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".

In KB "Panorama" the GIS "MapView" version 1.2 for Android OS has been developed. In the new version a connection to the server of the spatial data the GIS Server has been implemented, support of the compressed terrain images and display of objects with primitives the "Graphic sign" and "Graphic file" have been added.

New dialog of opening the data from the GIS Server provides to the user a possibility of obtaining the geospatial data in the GIS "Panorama" formats, placed on the GIS Server (topographical, operational situation, sea, aeronautical maps, spatial data bases, and also the matrix data and the data of remote sensing of the Earth). The data can be previously prepared and placed on the GIS Server by means of desktop applications (GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator"). From the set of placed data the user can combine a necessary dataset for work on the mobile device. Dialog allows to save options of connections to necessary GIS Servers and in the process of work to share data from various servers. To ensure the security of the connection, the user can provide a password himself when connecting to the GIS Server, without using the "Save password" option.

As part of the support of a single geoinformation space, the GIS "MapView" implements the connection of mobile clients to data hosted for multi-user access on a GIS server. Users can also access shared geospatial data from a thin client using GIS WebServer SE (by publishing according to international standards OGC WFS, WFS-T, WMS, WMTS, WCS on the GIS WebService SE application server) and from desktop applications (GIS Panorama, GIS Operator). GIS Server supports a control of change of raster and matrix data opened on the server and their synchronous updating on the client. Access to new versions of orthophotomaps, matrixes of heights and vector maps is provided automatically without manual operations from the server administrator or clients. GIS Server supports work with spatial databases under the control of PostgreSQL DBMS and provides access in the form of vector maps in the given conventional signs, allows to edit coordinates and attributes of objects, to solve applied tasks.

In the new version of the program, vector maps with point objects with the primitive "Graphic symbol" or "Graphic file" are supported. Use of such conventional signs allows to improve visual perception of spatial data. The required images can be created in the graphic editor in BMP, PNG or JPEG formats and placed next to the map ("Graphic file") or loaded directly into the classifier ("Graphic sign") by means of desktop applications.

Processing of the compressed raster and matrix data with use of compression methods JPEG and LZW has been implemented. The use of compressed raster and matrix data makes it possible to effectively use the disk space and data transmission channel of mobile devices. Preliminary preparation of the raster and matrix data before downloading onto the mobile device can be executed by means of the tasks "Optimization of raster" and "Optimization of matrix" in desktop products for Windows OS (GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator", Panorama-editor, GIS Panorama Mini).

GIS "MapView" allows you to open the main formats of digital maps of the GIS "Panorama" on Android-based mobile devices and process the information from the built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver. The user can prepare in advance a necessary set of the spatial data in one of desktop products (GIS "Panorama", Panorama-Editor, GIS Panorama Mini), pack them into archive of ZIP format by standard tools and to transfer into mobile GIS "MapView". The process of working with data is carried out offline, without connecting to the Internet. When the user moves, his current position is dynamically displayed according to the coordinates received from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For ease of use, it is possible to synchronize the position of the map with the current location. To save the coordinates obtained during the 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 source code of the GIS "MapView" for Android OS is included in the software product the GIS Constructor for Android and can be taken as a basis for creating your own mobile application in the Kotlin programming language. GIS "MapView" uses the MAPAPI programming interface, which implements ample opportunities for performing calculations, providing display of spatial data in standard and user systems of conventional symbols. The MAPAPI programming interface is accessed via the Java Native Interface (JNI) programming interface. The JNI programming interface allows accessing MAPAPI libraries implemented in C/C++ from the Java/Kotlin language. An example of the implementation of this interface is included into composition of GIS Constructor for Android.

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

As part of the development of the state information system "Regional geoinformation system of the Ryazan region", the specialists of KB "Panorama" adjusted the functionality of its mobile application in terms of informing beekeepers about the cultivation of land with plant protection products.

A serious problem for agriculture is the death of bees, which occurs, among other things, due to poisoning of insects with agrochemicals. But the effective commercial production of agricultural crops without the use of modern preparations for the protection against weeds and pests is not possible. Nevertheless, there are ways to find a golden mean - when the use of modern solutions in the field of plant protection does not go to the detriment of beekeeping.

Through a mobile application, plant growers registered in the system are provided with access to geospatial data on agricultural land and the ability to enter information about planned treatments with plant protection products (PPP). This information includes the name of the PPP from a single reference book in accordance with the State Catalog of Pesticides and Agrochemicals permitted for use on the territory of the Russian Federation, the date of start and end of processing, the method of application: ground or from the air.

For beekeepers, the tools are provided allowing independently to indicate on the map the current locations of nomadic apiaries, as well as their descriptions, including the name of the apiary, the number of the veterinary passport, the date of installation and the number of bee colonies. The beekeeper can indicate the position of the apiary both directly on the map and automatically with use of the built-in navigation system of the mobile device.

Based on the information received from growers and beekeepers, a special hazard map for bees is automatically updated several times a day. The green color on the map shows the contours of fields not affected by PPP processing and apiaries that are not threatened by the use of chemicals. By yellow color the fields and apiaries are shown for which PPP processing is expected within the next one to three days. Red colour of a field and an apiary means that processing of fields by pesticides and to herbicides is doing in current date, and there is also a restriction on the flying of bees.

Determining whether an apiary enters the zone of application of plant protection products is carried out taking into account the radius of bee flight. The time of restriction of bees flying is calculated depending on the hazard class for bees of the active ingredient of the PPP. So for the first class of danger, the restriction of flying is recommended within six days after date of processing. The second class implies a restriction for three days after the application of the PPP. Restrictions for the third class is only on the day of application of chemicals.

In addition to access to the thematic map of dangers, the beekeeper receives push-notifications about the planned introduction of PPP with indication of the active substance, apiary and the recommended time for limiting the flying of bees on the mobile device.

On our website other news on development of the Regional geoinformation system of the Ryazan region have been published also:

- In Ryazan, the development of regional GIS was discussed at the conference "Digital region: investments, security, technologies, human resources";

- In the Ryazan region, bees are protected with use of geoinformation technologies;

- Geoinformation solutions of KB "Panorama" are used for legal education of the population of the Ryazan region;

- Mobile application as part of the Regional GIS of the Ryazan region provides access to dozens of thematic layers on various smartphones;

- GIS WebServer AGRO is presented at the webinar "Software and services in agro-industrial complex;

- Governor of the Ryazan region has highly appreciated development of Regional geoinformation system;

- RGIS of the Ryazan region is used in the state cadastral assessment;

- Portal of open data of regional geoinformation system of the Ryazan region works under control of OS Astra Linux SE;

- Specialists of KB "Panorama" have held training seminar for representatives of administration of the Ryazan region on use of a modernised regional GIS.

In KB "Panorama" the GIS "Panorama" version 14.4.0 has been developed. The new version has improved tools for using the functions of video analytics when processing data from remote video cameras, processing events by means of Python scripts, searching and selecting objects on the map, designing maps using an inset inside an arbitrary contour, topology control, importing SXF and S57 data with ER update profile support.

In the task "Share your photos with the coordinates of the shooting", the ability to assign Python scripts for processing events received from remote video cameras connected to the Internet has been added. The assigned scripts are started onto execution automatically when the corresponding notifications about the occurrence of events are received from the video camera. Events include: movement of people, cars and other objects in the video camera's visibility field, crossing the perimeter of a closed zone, appearance or disappearance of objects in the frame, detection of facts of vandalism and sabotage. To receive event notifications, the camera must support appropriate video analytics and the ONVIF standard for Internet communication. The user can select the types of events that interest him and assign scripts to them for processing in the "Setting up an event filter" dialog, which is called in the "List of photo and video data" mode of the "Share your photos with the coordinates of the shooting" task. The dialog displays a list of event types supported by a particular video camera. To assign a script, the user needs to select one or more events from the list and click the «Assign/Edit Script» button. After entering the script parameters (its name, path to the script file, called function and arguments), you need to apply the settings. After that, the script will be automatically run every time the corresponding notifications are received from the video camera. Due to the fact that the Python programming language has a large set of plug-ins, the user gets an easy-to-use and extensive functionality toolkit (including mathematical calculations, processing text and graphic data, working with the network, databases, and more). Python scripts can perform a wide range of tasks, for example, saving information about video analytics events into a user database, receiving and saving a snapshot from a video camera when an event occurs, sending event notifications by email. Examples of Python scripts with a description of their purpose and order of calling are given in the corresponding Help section.

The task "Highlight any area" has been improved. Changing the conditions for selecting objects selected by area has been simplified. The selection of objects by area is performed using the "Select inside the object" and "Select by any area" modes (polygon, rectangular fragment, lasso). At the end of drawing the area on the map, objects located inside the selected area are highlighted. To change the selection conditions, press the right mouse button and select one of the modes in the context menu: Highlight inside (delete intersection), Highlight with intersection (and inside), Highlight outside (delete intersection).

Marking of objects on the map according to various search conditions has been improved. If clusters are displayed on the map (generalized signs of closely spaced objects specified in the classifier), then the corresponding signs of clusters are displayed and marked, taking into account the number of signs and their location on the map.

The display of objects of the "Map Insert" type, implemented in the library of programmable signs shape.iml64, has been improved. The new algorithm allows cutting the map image according to the metric of polygons and multipolygons of arbitrary shape. Objects of type "Map inset" contain a link to the map file in the service semantics "Graphic file or map" (32769). Cutting the map image is performed according to the metric of the "Map Inset" object. Examples of objects of the "Map inset" type are contained in the map included in the GIS Panorama: File - Example data - C:\Users\Public\Documents\Panorama\Panorama14\data\shape\shape.sitx.

The general control of the vector map has been improved: when performing the control of self-intersections, a correction of adjunction of the points of the linear object's contour to its own contour has been added. When performing control in the "Edit" mode, the contour is cut into two or more separate objects.

The task "Import files from DXF format" has been improved. "Create a set of maps" mode has been added into the dialog, which is designed for automatic processing of a set of selected data and creating a separate user map for each DXF file. As a result of the task execution, the list of generated maps is saved into the MPT project.

When importing S57 sea maps, support has been added for datasets with updates of sea maps (ER profile), which are located in files with extensions 001, 002, 003, and so on. The update files must be placed with the source data set with extension 000 in the same folder or according to the folder structure according to IHO S57/S63 standards. The names of the source dataset and update files must match.

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