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.

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".

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".

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.

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".