KB "Panorama" has developed GIS "Panorama" version 15.3.4. The new version expands the capabilities of "Map Editor", "Geodetic Editor", and cadastral tasks. GeoPackage format support has been added for preparing special maps and exchanging geospatial information. RPC coefficient support for image georeferencing has been implemented for raster data import.

In the "Map Editor" task, a new "Linear coordinates calculation parameters" mode has been added to the "Linear Coordinate System" toolbar. This mode is designed to calculate linear coordinate values for point objects (point events) or ends of linear objects (start and end of linear events) lying on a calibrated route. Linear coordinate calculations for objects located on a calibrated route can be performed for a selected route, group of selected routes, or all routes present on the map. The search for objects lying on the processed route is performed automatically using the route identifier contained in the route object and event objects.

A new mode "Create polygon from surrounding contour boundaries" has been added to the "Group of modes Cut and combine" toolbar. This mode is designed to create a multipolygon formed by the boundaries of adjacent polygon contours and closed linear objects within a specified closed contour or selected object. The multipolygon construction area can be specified by circular mouse movement or by setting a rectangular fragment while holding the Shift key, as well as by selecting an object on the map after pressing the spacebar.

When creating linear or areal objects in various "Map Editor" modes, automatic formation of common intersection points is supported for all map objects or selected ones. In the "Editor Parameters" dialog, on the "General Parameters" page, a field has been added for selecting highlighted objects; if disabled, all intersecting map objects are analyzed. On the "Service" tab of the "Editor Parameters" dialog, a field has been added to set the font height of temporary auxiliary labels (characteristic values, calculated values, etc.) to improve readability.

The "Classifier Editor" task and "Object Selection" dialog have been improved. Support for "Date and Time" semantics has been added for inputting and processing different date and time formats when working with spatial databases and performing search and object selection operations under various conditions. The semantic value is stored in Greenwich time and displayed at the client workstation in local time with time zone display (for example, "06/01/2025 12:57:09 +3").

Support has been added for maintaining object lists and their styling for thematic maps and dynamic labeling of maps hosted on GIS Server. When creating and updating object lists by users, changing display colors, graphic symbols for polygons, lines and point symbols, semantic numbering, and font parameters, the object list file (OBX) is updated on the GIS Server for the corresponding map.

The geoportal connection task has been improved. Support for vector data in GeoPackage (GPKG) format has been added. GeoPackage is a modern, open, and cross-platform format developed for storing and exchanging geospatial information. GeoPackage combines the capabilities of storing vector data, metadata, and attribute information in a single SQLite database file.

The "Loading the graphic format files in a raster map" task has been enhanced. Support for *.rpb (*.rpc) files describing RPC (Rational Polynomial Coefficients) model coefficients has been added for automatic output raster georeferencing. Information about rational polynomial coefficients can be embedded in raster datasets to provide general and accurate spatial referencing of images. The RPC model enables calculation of raster pixel latitude and longitude in the Latitude/Longitude coordinate system on the WGS84 ellipsoid. Image georeferencing, projection parameters, and coordinate systems are determined by the import program in multi-threaded mode using data from GeoTIFF, IMG files, WORLD FILE, TAB, MAP georeferencing files, PRJ projection parameter files, and RPC model files. Reference files must be located in the source raster folder and correspond to the name of the loaded file. After successful conversion of a raster group, an MPT project is created with a list of generated files, which is automatically added to the document or opened in a separate window. When projection parameters of rasters being added to the document don't match its coordinate system, image transformation can be performed "on the fly". To accelerate raster display at various scales, a pyramid of overview images created during conversion is used.

The "Export of territorial planning schemes to gml format" task has been updated in accordance with the requirements of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development Order No. 504 dated 09.08.2024. A new schema fgistp-10-izm-504.v8.xsd has been developed to automate attribute list generation and population according to regulatory requirements.

The ability to limit RAM usage when working with large volumes of digital terrain maps has been added. This will prevent virtual memory usage, speed up program operation, and improve reliability with limited memory resources and when working on virtual machines. RAM usage limits can be set in the "Data Placement" dialog, accessible from the "Parameters" menu.

The "Map (plan) of the object land 2024" mode has been updated for the transition period with XML schemas interact_map_plan_v01.xsd and interact_map_plan_v02.xsd. Support for XML document generation using different XML schemas has been implemented. Schema version selection switches have been added to the "Settings" tab. The "Land Survey Plan" dialog has been improved, adding display of adjacent land plots with "to be formed" type that have filled "Cadastral number" semantics. In this case, it is considered a formed contour of an adjacent land plot being clarified. This allows processing of adjacent land plots being clarified that changed from single-contour to multi-contour as a result of clarification. A "Help" button has been added to the "State real estate cadastre information" mode.

The "Editing attributes of a cadastral object" mode has been updated, modifying the "Semantics Value Selection" dialog for semantics with "Code from Classifier" type. Filtering capability has been added to cadastral work database dialogs for searching records in all registers by various attributes. For contracts, search by number, conclusion date, and materials preparation date is provided. For customers and contractors, search by name is provided. For measuring instruments, search by name, registry number, validity period, verification certificate, and serial number is provided. For geodetic points, search by name, type, class, coordinate system, inspection date, and condition of sign, center, and mark is provided. For documents, search by name, series, number, and issue date is provided.

The "Geodetic Editor" task has been updated with a new report generation wizard that provides sequential execution of the following operations: map object selection, creation of object schematic map, viewing and editing of schematic map, template-based report creation, populating the report with metric and semantic data from the map object, and insertion of schematic map image into the report. The report wizard is used in the following modes: "Create object schema and fill report", "Fill report for object", "Generate object schema in separate window" and "Generate object schema and add to current window".

The "Formation of the report" dialog is used to control the sequential operations. Different tabs are displayed in the dialog depending on the active mode. Different dialog titles have been added: "Schema and Report Settings", "Report Settings", and "Schema Settings". The DOCX document template filling algorithm has been improved, with obsolete metric markers removed and new ones added. According to regulatory requirements, graphic images of schemas and drawings must be included in XML documents in PDF format. However, insertion of PDF files into DOCX format reports is not supported. Meanwhile, the "Save Image for Graphic Part of Report" mode saves the map fragment to PDF through preliminary creation of a JPG format file. The enhanced report wizard provides automatic search for the JPG file next to the PDF file and its insertion into the DOCX format report. In the "Generation of turning points sketches" mode, the dialog for selecting the folder to save generated graphic sketch files has been modified. In dialogs of the "Exchange files processing" group and several other dialogs, the font height of dialog elements has been standardized to a uniform size.

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

The specialists of KB "Panorama" have prepared a video tutorial on processing digital terrain information from aerial photography materials obtained from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using the "Panorama Photo" software.

The video tutorial demonstrates all stages of obtaining digital terrain information from aerial photography materials. The processing is fully automatic, except for the stage of measuring ground control points in the images. The measurement of ground control points significantly improves orientation accuracy. Upon completion of orientation, a detailed PDF report is automatically generated, containing accuracy assessment. The report includes basic information about the source data, processing results, and accuracy evaluation. Subsequently, the processes of dense point cloud formation are performed sequentially, refining from 1:16 scale to 1:1 scale, followed by the creation of a digital elevation model and orthophotomap.

An orthophotomap is a raster image created in the coordinate system specified during project creation. Unlike original images, the orthophotomap eliminates distortions caused by image tilt and terrain relief. The mapping materials obtained through the software can be used for urban planning, cadastral activities, national defense, cartography, ecology, forestry and municipal management, and other fields. "Panorama Photo" is a standalone software package that requires no additional components for installation.

For more information, please visit the "Video Lessons" section.

Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Syrian Arab 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".

KB "Panorama" has developed GIS "Panorama Mobile" version 1.9 for the mobile Aurora OS. The new version implements tools for creating maps and plotting objects using coordinates from text files. Viewing and updating capabilities for spatial data stored on GIS Server have been added.

GIS "Panorama Mobile" now includes a dialog for opening data from GIS Server. This dialog allows users to configure multiple server connection settings and open available spatial data sets. GIS Server provides remote access to vector maps, remote sensing data, matrices, documents, and spatial databases for users of GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator", GIS WebService SE, and other programs. Spatial data on the server can be edited simultaneously by multiple users. To ensure mobile devices always display current data, users can now specify update intervals in GIS "Panorama Mobile" settings.

The "Map Editor" functionality has been expanded. The new version allows plotting objects on maps using coordinate sets from CSV text files. Object plotting is performed using the "Create Object" mode in the "Map Editor" panel.

A new map creation tool has been added. To create a map, users can utilize the "Create Map" dialog, where they specify the map name, path, classifier, scale, and EPSG code. Detailed information about operating modes is available in the "Documentation".

GIS "Panorama Mobile" enables opening and editing main digital map formats of GIS "Panorama" and popular geoportals on mobile devices running Aurora OS, processing information from built-in GPS/GLONASS receivers. Users can prepare necessary spatial data sets in advance using desktop products (GIS "Panorama", "Panorama-Editor", GIS Panorama MiniGIS Panorama Mini) and transfer them to the mobile GIS "Panorama Mobile". Data processing occurs offline, without internet connection. As users move, their current position is dynamically displayed using coordinates from the GPS/GLONASS receiver. For convenience, map position can be synchronized with current location. A track recording mode is available to save coordinates during movement, creating a separate map with the movement trajectory. Basic information is provided for all map objects during operation. The program is developed using GIS Constructor toolkit, which provides components for creating mobile applications for digital map operations in C++ programming language using Qt.

Aurora OS is a Russian mobile operating system developed by "Open Mobile Platform" company. The operating system is designed to build trusted mobile infrastructure and protect sensitive information in government organizations, large and medium-sized commercial companies. It promotes technological sovereignty through a secure mobile environment and meets all regulatory requirements for national security and information protection. Aurora OS enables centralized management of mobile devices and mobile software through Aurora Center. The current version of Aurora mobile OS is certified by FSTEC Russia and fully complies with requirements for type "A" operating systems of protection class 4 and trust level 4.

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

KB "Panorama" has developed GIS Server version 11.2.1 for Astra Linux SE, Ubuntu 18.04, CentOS 8, CentOS 7, RED OS, and MS Windows operating systems. The new version expands authentication methods for remote GIS Server administration. Support for GIS Server administrator authorization through the Keycloak identity broker has been added. This enables Single Sign-On technology implementation across a group of services without re-entering credentials after authenticating in one of them. For example, you can gain access rights to GIS Server administration, GIS WebService SE, GIS WebServer SE, databases, and other services in a unified distributed information environment.

GIS Server supports working with spatial databases managed by PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server, providing access to spatial data in accordance with the OGC 06-103r4 standard: "OpenGIS Implementation Standard for Geographic information - Simple feature access - Part 1: Common architecture". GIS Server enables multi-level server interconnection for distributed storage and processing of spatial data with automatic replication, backup, and data protection.

The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.