MapCalc Download Site (both Learner and Academic systems)

MapCalc Learner is a grid-based map analysis software package specifically designed to help students learn the rich range of analysis options available in the raster domain. The educational version is constrained to a 100 column by 100 row configuration and a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system.

MapCalcLearner — click on this link and select Open/Run to download MapCalc Learner and basic datasets. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. It is recommended that you accept the default specifications as the exercise write-ups assume this installation location. Use Serial Number 1374MS2-0F5050-V and Release Code 6EE3-59C8-EA4B-EFB7 to register the educational MapCalc Learner version beyond the 14-day trial period.

Note: under Windows 7, the request to register will continue to appear but once registered the software will not expire.

MapCalcTutorials — click on this link to download the basic MapCalc Tutorials. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

MapCalc User’s Manual — click on this link to download the MapCalc User’s Manual. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view.

MapCalc Data Sets — click on this link to download an extended set of MapCalc datasets. This is a self-extracting Zip file; extract to a different folder than the basic MapCalc Data (e.g., \extended MapCalc Data).

MapCalc Description & Examples — click on this link to access several GIS modeling examples using MapCalc for hands-on experience with map analysis capabilities.

BASIS Website — click on this link to access the online book Beyond Mapping III and numerous materials supporting map analysis learning and instruction that are available for free download.

Map Analysis — click on this link to access a description of the Map Analysis book and companion CD that provides a structured view of grid-based map analysis and modeling with software for “hands-on” exercises by J. K. Berry (GeoTec Media, 2007; US$45).

GIS Modeling Course Materials — click on this link to access all of the supporting materials (PowerPoints, Software, Exercises, Exams, Projects) needed for an Upper Division/Graduate level college course.

…textbook used in GIS Modeling course

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MapCalc Academic is a grid-based map analysis software package specifically designed for independent research projects requiring larger map analysis windows than MapCalc Learner’s 100 column by 100 row configuration and user-defined grid-based map sets. Like the Learner system MapCalc Academic uses a Latitude/Longitude WGS84 coordinate system.

Project data sets need to be constructed in full GIS, such as ArcGIS, forming a map stack of grid layers with common geo-registration and consistent column/row configuration. Execute the MapCalc Academic program and 1) select Create a New Map Set, 2) specify a Map Set Name and Grid Cell Length, 3) choose Create Empty Map Set, 4) specify the Latitude and Longitude of the lower-left corner of the project area and the number of Rows and Columns. Use the Map Analysis buttonàImport to import the grid map layers on at a time as ArcGIS grid map layers in exported in Esri .ACS format (or a as Bare ASCII files).

MapCalcAcademic — click on this link and select Open/Run to download MapCalc Academic self-extracting zip file. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. It is recommended that you accept the default specifications as the exercise write-ups assume this installation location. Use Serial Number 158MA2-137821-V and Release Code 4A49-B687-E895-A5BB to register the educational MapCalc Academic version beyond the 14-day trial period.

Note: under Windows 7, the request to register will continue to appear but once registered the software will not expire.