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DistMark 5.1: Distance-Based Point Placement for MapInfo

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Author:Ryan Mitchell
Michael Johnson
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distmark-51.zip is a lightweight spatial utility developed for use with MapInfo Professional. Created by Meridian GIS, the tool enables automated placement of point features along linear geometries at user-defined intervals.

Application Details

  • File Name: distmark-51.zip (11.96 KB)
  • Author: Meridian GIS
  • Version: 5.1
  • Created: April 28, 1999
  • Modified: April 28, 1999
  • Supported GIS Platform: MapInfo Professional
  • Operating System Support: Windows
  • Core Functionality

DistMark is designed to generate regularly spaced point markers along selected line features. The user defines the starting end of the line interactively with a mouse click. Because the start point is chosen manually, the tool does not depend on the inherent direction of the line object, allowing flexible control over point placement.

The utility supports:

  • Simple line geometries
  • Polylines
  • Multi-section polylines
  • This versatility ensures compatibility with a wide range of transportation, infrastructure, and network datasets.
  • Workflow Overview
  • The user selects a line or polyline feature.
  • The desired interval distance is specified.
  • The starting end of the line is chosen via mouse interaction.
  • The tool automatically generates evenly spaced point features along the geometry.
  • The resulting points can be used for labeling, stationing, engineering references, sampling locations, or route segmentation.

Practical Applications

DistMark 5.1 is particularly useful in scenarios such as:

  • Road or pipeline stationing
  • Utility network mapping
  • Environmental transect sampling
  • Infrastructure inspection planning
  • Milepost or kilometer marker generation
  • By automating point distribution along linear features, the tool eliminates manual measurement and ensures consistent spacing accuracy.

Download Information

  • Archive Name: distmark-51.zip
  • File Size: 11.96 KB

After downloading, extract the archive and integrate the utility within MapInfo Professional according to included instructions.

DistMark 5.1 provides a straightforward and efficient solution for GIS professionals who require precise, distance-based point placement along line features.

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