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Lesson Navigation IconMapping with GIS and Cartographic Software

Unit Navigation IconGIS versus Cartography Systems

LO Navigation IconGeographic Information System (GIS) versus Cartographic Software (CAC)

LO Navigation IconOverview of CAC and GIS products

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Unit Navigation IconBasic Functionalities of both Systems

Unit Navigation IconMapping with GIS and Cartographic Software Evaluation

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Summary

In this unit, you learned that GIS and CAC software cannot be ignored for the visualisation of spatial objects and phenomena, and that the main differences between GIS programs and CAC software leads to a strict division of tasks and applications.
However, to design cartographic products you should have knowledge of different computer programs and their relevance for your work.

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