Introduction to MPSuperShape

Winwaed Software Technology LLC

MPSuperShape

Shape Manipulation for Microsoft MapPoint

MPSuperShape is an add-in utility for Microsoft MapPoint that manipulates MapPoint shapes. MPSuperShape can perform a number of shape operations such as combing shapes, finding intersections, creating boundary shapes, and simplifying shapes. It can also import and export shapes from/to a number of different file formats.

MPSuperShape requires a PC running Windows 7, Vista, or XP; and Microsoft MapPoint 2006 (or later). The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 (or later) is also required. Microsoft Excel 2003 (or later) is also required if you wish to use the Excel Pushpin Workbooks export option.

This help file contains the following contact, license, and purchasing information:

•Contacting Winwaed Software Technology LLC

•License Agreement

•Purchasing MPSuperShape

•Revision History

Two examples are provided for first time users:

•Example: Combining Two Shapes with the Union Function

•Example: Copying and Reusing Shapes between Maps (uses MapPoint North America).

The following pages describe specific aspects of MPSuperShape's operation:

•Overview of MPSuperShape Operations

•Activating and De-activating MPSuperShape

•Selecting Shapes

•De-selecting Shapes

•Deleting Shapes

•Combining Shapes with the Union Operation

•Finding Overlaps with the Intersection Operation

•Creating Boundary Shapes

•Simplifying Shapes

•Setting Options

•Setting MPSuperShape Colors

•Setting the Shape Accuracy Options

•Exporting Shapes

•Importing Shapes

•Map Projections and Coordinate Systems

•Frequently Asked Questions