Map driving radius's application?

gadgetman · 16-09-2008, 22:54

Does anyone know of any applications whereby I could plot peoples locations, factor in a traveling distance/time and it would create a rough map based on accurate road data rather than simply drawing a circle?

I'm creating a proposal for the MD off my own back to show where holes in our coverage are, and obv how I can help/move up the ladder

There used to me a MS app, but I'm dammed if I can find it.

Wardy · 16-09-2008, 23:27

Might you mean MS MapPoint?

Microsoft MapPoint 2006 (think there's later versions now, 2009 IIRC - but that seemed a decent info link)

No experience of it myself I'm afraid, but I know people who use it...

Past this you're more into the Transport Planning territory, with traffic counting and statistical analysis/modelling of routes/junctions etc. I know just the right people, should you want a study doing though

Steve

mluton · 17-09-2008, 13:56

Dont know if google maps helps with an account:
https://www.google.com/accounts/Serv...e1%3Dsaveplace

WeirdKerr · 17-09-2008, 21:14

IIRC you can do this on Microsoft AutoRoute.....

gadgetman · 17-09-2008, 21:32

Had hoped that there may have been a mappoint demo for the UK. The US demo is irrelevant to me, as I cant confirm the app is working as I hope.

Really the idea is to place engineers on a map, plot in 60-90 minutes travel radius (by roads not just a circle) to highlight gaps, to take to the big boss.

Basically ops guy ignoring everything, running his own agenda. I want to ensure that management is aware, and poss help me with a proposal I have for me.

Wardy · 17-09-2008, 21:57

You should be able to get a demo here:
Microsoft MapPoint 2006
Steve

gadgetman · 17-09-2008, 22:37

Trial DVD ordered. Thanks!

Couldnt find such a link last night.

Wardy · 17-09-2008, 23:44

No worries - hope it works out for you

It's the only thing I can think of that will get you close to what you want to achieve. I'll ask the gurus tomorrow though, see if they have any suggestions.

Steve

smstext · 18-09-2008, 01:46

let us know how you get on!!

Wardy · 18-09-2008, 17:30

Had a chat with our mapping chaps today, and they reckon MapPoint is the best way to go. They can't think of anything else that would do the job really...

Cheers,
Steve

gadgetman · 18-09-2008, 22:44

Thanks Steve.

I'll post up some results when the DVD arrives and I've had a play.

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gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? Had hoped that there may have been a mappoint demo for the UK. The US demo is irrelevant to me, as I cant confirm the app is working as I hope. Really the idea is to place engineers on a map, plot in 60-90 minutes travel radius (by roads not just a circle) to highlight gaps, to take to the big boss. Basically ops guy ignoring everything, running his own agenda. I want to ensure that management is aware, and poss help me with a proposal I have for me. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

17-09-2008, 21:57	#6
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? You should be able to get a demo here: Microsoft MapPoint 2006 Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

17-09-2008, 22:37	#7
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? Trial DVD ordered. Thanks! Couldnt find such a link last night. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

17-09-2008, 23:44	#8
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? No worries - hope it works out for you It's the only thing I can think of that will get you close to what you want to achieve. I'll ask the gurus tomorrow though, see if they have any suggestions. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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18-09-2008, 17:30	#10
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? Had a chat with our mapping chaps today, and they reckon MapPoint is the best way to go. They can't think of anything else that would do the job really... Cheers, Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

18-09-2008, 22:44	#11
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Map driving radius's application? Thanks Steve. I'll post up some results when the DVD arrives and I've had a play. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

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