A comparison and contrast of pcARC/INFO vs. AutoCAD

Graduate Project

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Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_projects/4b29b663h

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Attribute Name	Values
Creator	Smith, Pamela Ann
Abstract	This paper explores the confusion that exists between general definitions of what constitutes a GIS or CAD system. Then a comparison and contrast is made of microcomputer versions of GIS and CAD programs using as examples two of the most popular, pcARC/INFO and Aut0CAD. The differences and similarities are discussed through the hardware requirements, software functions and capabilities, data structure, data accuracy and the advantages/limitations of each program. The conclusion indicates a need for an intense evaluation of the user’s current and long term graphical and informational needs, then the design of a dynamic system to fit those needs. What is important is the communication of information to decision makers to allow better evaluations and decisions to be made at all levels.
Resource Type	Capstone Project
Date Available	2012-07-19T19:54:52+00:00
Date Issued	1988-04
Degree Level	Master's
Degree Name	Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree Field	Geography
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	1988
Advisor	Kimerling, A. Jon
Academic Affiliation	Geography
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]
Digitization Specifications	File scanned at 300 ppi (Monochrome) using ScandAll PRO 1.8.1 on a Fi-6770A in PDF format. CVista PdfCompressor 4.0 was used for pdf compression and textual OCR.
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/31187

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