- Can I connect to MapCast through a proxy?
- I’m having trouble connecting to MapCast
- How can I use the imagery offline?
- I need to do basic research with the orthophoto over a huge area which is going to run over budget and use my whole hard drive. Is there a way to just view the data without downloading it?
- I need photos covering more than one tile, but I don’t have software that can handle georeferenced data.
- What’s the difference between JPG and MrSid? Which file format is best for my project?
- How do I place my orthophoto in CAD software to align with other data tiles I bought?
- What do the numbers in the file name mean?
- How do I order hard copy prints of Ontario Base Mapping (topos)?
- What is the map scale of OBM?
- What types of features are shown on Ontario Base Maps?
- What file formats are available for OBM?
- Is there anything more current than 1983?
- Where are the Ontario Base Maps for City of Toronto?
- How do I check my bandwidth usage on MapCast?
- Compare Property Boundary Mapping
- What coordinate reference systems does MapCast support?
- Is bandwidth usage for contours the same as for imagery?
- Do you have the small scale topo sheets as well?
- I bought a DWG format of Ontario Base Map (OBM) and it’s 30 separate files! Is there an easy way to load them into CAD all at once?
- How can I make the most of my bandwidth?
- Can I print or manipulate the image layer in MapCast?
- Can I see an overview of the area each dataset covers?
- There’s no imagery for my area, is there anything else available?
- Compare Data Products
- How can I generate a contour file or tin surface from the survey points and break lines in a DEM?
- The DWG files of Ontario Base Map (OBM) does not show the labels for elevations etc. How can I use the properties of the individual polylines to produce annotation?
- How can I use the elevation attributes to label my contour lines in CAD?
- Can I print orthophoto and use them with a stereoscope?
- How up to date is flood plain mapping?
- Is there anything newer?
- I’m looking for contour for a large area and I don’t really need the level of detail that comes with FBS 1m contours. Is there a more economical option suitable to my project?
- How does the quality of satellite imagery compare with orthophoto?
- What does the photo resolution in cm mean?
- What’s the difference between PIN and ARN? Why aren’t the boundaries the same?
- How do I choose more than 200 tiles?
- My area of interest has expanded and I need a few more tiles of photo. Can I add to an existing order and continue the bulk rate discount?
- If my property is outside the regulatory flood line, does this mean I can develop the land as I wish?
- I can’t find the elevation data for my area in MapWarehouse. How can I get this information?
- How long does it take to receive my satellite imagery?
- Compare Downloadable Imagery Sources
- What’s the positional accuracy of the orthophoto?
- I need to contact all the property owners around my AOI. Is this information included when I purchase Teranet parcel data?
- What can I do with the downloadable tile indexes?
- Can I preview the exact image I’ll receive before buying it?
- Is it possible to get the date and time when the photo I just purchased was taken?
- Where can I get more information about floodplain mapping?
- I’ve purchased adjacent tiles of contour lines. How can I connect all the lines end to end at the tile boundaries?
- How much does it cost?
- Compare Satellite Sensors
- Can I piggyback on MapCast to sell and distribute my own high quality geo data collection?
- 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?
- How much does VuMAP cost?
- Why are some orthophoto data sets labeled as “Winter”, do they have snow cover?
- What is “Moraine Groundwater” and how do I use these files?
- Can I get a sample file to try in my own software?
- Compare Elevation Products
- Why doesn’t the property boundary line up perfectly with the orthophoto?
- What tools are available in VuMAP?
- I have a friend in real estate who would find this really useful. Is there a more basic version of the imagery available?
- I plan to drill a well on my property or have a groundwater related dispute, can I use these files to answer questions about groundwater on my land?
- I purchased flood plain mapping and the file I received was 0 kb.
- What’s the difference between raster and vector?
- Which regions were flown this year?
- 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?
- What data is available in VuMAP?
- How do I order hard copy prints of custom photo maps?
- Which Series sets do you supply?
- What are the technical specifications of LiDAR?
- Can I get data in other formats than the options I see online?
- The parcel tile I downloaded doesn’t have the property I was expecting, just a couple of lines.
- Who is VuMAP recommended for?
- What format is groundwater data offered in?
- How do I use LiDAR?
- How often is data updated in MapWarehouse?
- I need to do basic research with the parcels over a huge area which is going to run over budget. Is there a way to just view the data without downloading it?
- Is there a free trial?
- What are the intervals of the contours? Can I get sub-metre intervals?
- How do I order custom satellite imagery from FBS?
- I got spatial data from the City of Toronto, but FBS’s data doesn’t line up, it’s shifted east by 300,000km. How do I fix this?
- I’m looking for historical aerial photo. Can I get this through MapWarehouse?
- What’s floodplain mapping?
- There are so many imagery layers! How can I tell which one I’m seeing?
- What’s the positional accuracy of the elevation data?
- How do I reference maps from FBS as cited works?
- Can I use MapCast without CAD or GIS software?
- Is orthophoto different from aerial photo?
- How is the data projected? Can I change the projection to suit my project?
- Why Can’t I Log In?
- Can I have several tiles merged into a single file?
- How accurate is flood plain mapping?
- I’ve turned on some layers in VuMAP but nothing is drawing. Why?
- I thought I was getting a complete map but this file is just a bunch of lines. Where are the road labels and other features?
- What spectral bands are available?
- What’s the difference between contours and DEM?
- I’m using the data for academic, research, or non-commercial purposes. Do you offer educational-use licensing or discounts?
- How is flood mapping different from contour or topo mapping?
- Why are there sometimes negative values for elevation in the DEM?
- Can I preview satellite imagery to ensure there is no snow or cloud cover?
- How do I remove unwanted selections from the MapWarehouse shopping cart?
- What’s MapCast?
- Is there a tutorial to see MapCast in action?
- What kind of data layers are available in MapCast and how are they organized?
