What is the difference between the Geographic Calculator and the Geographic Translator?
The Geographic Calculator allows you to convert vector map files from one coordinate system to another, without format conversion. The map files remain in the original file format. The Geographic Translator converts vector map files from one coordinate system to another, with format conversion. Q: I am working with data in Canada and my translated files appear to be shifted between 10-50 meters. Does the Geographic Translator support the Canadian National Transformation version 2.0 (NTv2) ? A: Yes, this can be done easily under Options | View Datum Definitions by selecting the Canadian Transformation Method. You must obtain the Grid Shift Files (*.gsb) from the Canadian Federal Government. Q: I have an extremely large vector map and I only need to use a small section of it for my current project. Can I clip a section of my vector map with the Geographic Translator? A: Yes. The Geographic Translator provides an “Output File Settings” interface that allows the user to clip from specified