The image registration process is straightforward. Point data can be imported into XMap Geographic from several database formats, including Access, Excel, FoxPro, dBase and text files. Vector files in DXF format also can be imported. Vector data created in XMap Geographic can be exported as DXF files. Drawing, Navigating and Coordinate Geometry XMap Geographic has a full range of drawing tools.
Users can draw lines, arcs and polygons as well as create, edit and place symbols.
Basic COGO data-entry options are possible. Users can locate a starting point by its coordinates, and then enter bearing and distance values. Arcs can be placed using a drawing tool, and shapes are defined using the mouse. It's also possible to define routes using starting and ending points, way points, and shape points. Starting and ending points can be entered using coordinates via an address or place name.