Frequently Asked Questions
 
 
General
Q: Is TMap suite a free software ?
A: No, TMap Designer is an free open source software but TMap Server is a commercial package.

Q: Can TMap run on my Mac ?
A: Yes, TMap suite is java-based which makes it compatible with any platform supporting java (Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, etc...). Please visit www.java.com for more information.

Map
Q: Is TMap suite a Geographical Information System (GIS) ?
A: No, TMap suite is a cartographic package. The concept behind TMap is to represent statistical data over a map.

Q: How can I get base maps ?
A: TMap Designer can import ArcInfo shape files. You can also create your own map or contact us to get some help with this work.

Q: What kind of map can TMap work with ?
A: TMap can work with any map from a map of the world to the map of a building or a room. The maps are stored as vectors so there is no limitation to what TMap can represent.

Q: What is the difference between a base map and a thematic map ?
A: A base map represents the raw version of a map with vectors only, while a thematic map contains not only a base map but also the representation of the data using the cartographic display as well as the annotations information such as the thematic map title.

Troubleshooting
Q: TMap Designer does not want to run on my machine. What can I do ?
A: Make sure the latest version of the java runtime is installed on your machine.

Q: I cannot login on the tmap portal. What are the login and password ?
A: Please contact us to get more information.