Introduction to Manifold GIS (v.6.5) Scripting
What you'll learn
- Utilize VB Script to work with the Manifold GIS object model
- Learn how to write scripts to automate GIS tasks
- Learn how to use scripting both inside and outside of the GIS to complete spatial tasks.
Requirements
- Students should understand the basics of Manifold GIS
Description
Course Overview
Do you want to learn how to automate tasks in Manifold GIS?
Based on overwhelming requests to learn how to write scripts for Manifold GIS, I developed a "2 day"* training course in customizing Manifold GIS 6.5 with VBScript.
Users of the training have indicated they were able to save THOUSANDS of dollars in consulting costs within the first day of using the training.
The course does not require any programming knowledge to follow along. Although, we recommend you pick up a good book on VBScript to have as a reference.
The best way to use this training is to do the following:
- Watch the video in one window, while working alongside the instructor in another window with Manifold GIS.
- Use a good pair of headphones in order to listen to the material
When you complete this course, you will be able to write your own scripts to automate GIS tasks. Many of our users started generating revenue by consulting on Manifold GIS projects within a week of taking this course.
Course Outline
Part I - Overview of the Object Model
Part II – Getting a hold of the Object Model
Finding the Components
The Drawing Object
The Table Object
The Surface Object
The Map Object
The Analyzer Object
The Query Object
Part III – Examples of Automating Tasks with VBScript
Coordinate Systems
Shortest Path between cities
Separating State from County Borders
Part IV – Bonus Features
Integrating ActiveX with VBScript
Creating an Add-in
*with over 4 hours of video lectures, this course will equate to a two-day training course if you spend time typing in the code and running the programs.
Who this course is for:
- Users familiar with Manifold GIS
- No prior knowledge of scripting is required
Course content
- 01:16Getting Started
- Preview14:22
- 10:03Overview of the Object Model, part 2
Instructor
![Arthur Lembo](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 3,366 Reviews
- 12,454 Students
- 19 Courses
Dr. Arthur J. Lembo, Jr. is an educator with a passion for GIS and almost 30 years of GIS industry experience. He has won numerous teaching awards, including the prestigious New York State Chancellors award for Excellence in Teaching (2006), and the Maryland Board of Regents Teaching Award (2018) - both of these awards are the highest awards in academia for both States.
Currently, Dr. Lembo is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at Salisbury University, where he is also the Technical Director of the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative. Dr. Lembo has published numerous academic papers on GIS, authored a leading textbook on Statistical Problem Solving in Geography, and conducted sponsored research for organizations like the National Science Foundation, NASA, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Kellogg Foundation.