Yes! FBS offers a subscription based options to explore our data libraries through an internet browser application VuMAP.
The parcel tile I downloaded doesn’t have the property I was expecting, just a couple of lines.
Large properties often span several tiles, you’re seeing only the portion of the parcel boundary that crosses the particular tile. You will either need to buy all the tiles that your property in...
How do I order hard copy prints of custom photo maps?
FBS can produce large format custom printing of our digital data products. These printed maps typically include a large map portion with orthophoto, road labels and property lines, and a title block c...
I’ve purchased adjacent tiles of parcel and they’re polylines clipped at the tile boundary, but I want full parcels as polygons. How can I connect line work from adjacent tiles together to complete the parcels which cross the tile boundary into single features and/or convert the geometry to polygons?
Polygons would not be a good representation of the data in this case because the geometry of the parcels is clipped to the boundary of the tiles, so the area, perimeter, and parcel boundaries of the p...
I have a friend in real estate who would find this really useful. Is there a more basic version of the imagery available?
Yes! We also provide a service called Zoom2It which can be accessed through a real estate agent’s GeoWarehouse account. Simply chose a property from the map or by the street address, and you can...
Why doesn’t the property boundary line up perfectly with the orthophoto?
The orthophoto are generally spatially accurate to double the resolution value. Simply put, if a photo has resolution of 20cm, any point on the photo will be accurate within 40 cm of its true location...
Can I get a sample file to try in my own software?
Yes! Several sample files are available in different formats on FBS University Please let us know if there’s something more you’d like to see available.
I looked for PINs on MapWarehouse and there was no data for my area. Does this mean I can’t get the data I need?
Absolutely not! Whether you’re after just one parcel or need the whole city, PINs and ARNs for all of Ontario can be purchased by placing a custom order through our helpful customer service staf...
How much does it cost?
Most downloadable data is priced based on 500m x 500m tiles. For most orthophoto, the cost is $70 per 500m tile, and $150 per 1km tile, with progressive discounts applied automatically for orders grea...
I’ve purchased adjacent tiles of contour lines. How can I connect all the lines end to end at the tile boundaries?
Copy the line work from one file, open the file for the adjacent tile and use the command “paste to original coordinates” to have them together in one DWG. Use the command PEDIT (polyline ...