– Students to take advantage of the graphics capabilities of MAPublisher to produce high-quality maps. –
Toronto, ON, July 5, 2006 – Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher cartographic software for Adobe Illustrator and Geographic Imager spatial tools for Adobe Photoshop announces that the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the Estonian University of Life Sciences in Tartu, Estonia has purchased multiple MAPublisher software licenses for use in their computer lab.
“MAPublisher is a fantastic tool for landscape architecture and landscape management which will help us combine the technical functionality of GIS and CAD with Adobe Illustrator’s design possibilities.” said Kalev Sepp, Professor of Landscape Management and Nature Conservation. “As a result, designed spatial plans and maps will be nicer, more understandable and easier to read. I am convinced that our students will learn valuable skills in knowing how to use MAPublisher which will have additional value in the post-graduation labour market.”, he added.
MAPublisher will be primarily used in the teaching of GIS, CAD and design throughout the programs offered at the university. Students will be able to take advantage of the graphics capabilities of MAPublisher to produce high-quality maps.
More About MAPublisher
MAPublisher is powerful map production software for creating cartographic-quality maps from GIS data. Developed as a suite of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator and Xtras for Macromedia Freehand, MAPublisher leverages the superior graphics editing capabilities of these applications with the strength and power of GIS data. Full details and downloadable demo versions are available at www.avenza.com.
More about the Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
The Estonian Agricultural University is a center for research and development in Estonia in agriculture, forestry, animal science, veterinary science, rural life and economy, food science, biodiversity, nature protection, renewable natural resources and environmentally friendly technologies. The Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences was formed in 2004 by combining the several departments at the Estonian University of Life Sciences: Faculty of Agronomy, Institute of Zoology and Botany, Institute of Experimental Biology, Environmental Protection Institute, Polli Horticultural Institute and Plant Biotechnological Research Centre EVIKA.
More about Avenza Systems Inc.
Avenza Systems Inc. is a privately held, award-winning supplier of powerful map-making software and affordable geodata products. The Company also offers product training and consulting services. Visit www.avenza.com for more details.
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Avenza Systems ● 416-487-5116 ● info@avenza.com ● www.avenza.com