KWare DigiMap
KWare DigiMap
KWare -Geological
Software
by
Ken Wohletz
DigiMap is a graphical program for simple digitization of map data to create ASCI files of ordered x,y,z triplets. It is a quick and easy alternative to expensive digitizing tablets and software. Maps (such as geological, topographic, structural, or isopach) in common Windows file formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PCX, TGA, BMP, WMF, EMF, PSD, GIF) can be opened or scanned in DigiMap and their features easily digitized. With a scanner attached to your system, creating and digitizing new map files is a rather simple task.
Note: DigiMap has recently been updated to include compatibility with maps using a number of projections types (cylindrical, conical, azimuthal, etc.). Most of these have been tested, but please report any problems in map registration you might encounter.
The following screen capture shows the main map window with an example isopach map. The contours have been digitized at points marked by blue stars and well tag thicknesses (datum points) by red stars.
Once points and contours have been digitized, a digital contour map can be displayed to verify accuracy of data input and spacing.
Alternatively, contact points can be digitized and then displayed as a contact map that can be annotated with customizable labels.
KWare DigiMap software (LA-CC 00-67; Copyright © 2000 UC) is
available as self-installing files for downloading for 32-Bit Windows operating
systems.
Download for Windows 9x/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista: DigiMap_Install
(version 1.21.0328, ~8.4 MB, 21 July 2008).
When using this program remember the old adage of "garbage in garbage out!"
DISCLAIMER: The development of these programs was sponsored by the United States Government. Neither the United States Government, nor the United States Department of Energy, nor the University of California, nor any of their employees makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. References herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, mark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof.