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[IDV #KIQ-897025]: [IDV] Question about coastlines and political boundaries

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  • Subject: [IDV #KIQ-897025]: [IDV] Question about coastlines and political boundaries
  • Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:32:07 -0700

Hi JY,

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> What is the resoultions of coastlines and political boundaries?
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> Which line is based on real topography?
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> Those lines are quite different of real lines from google map.
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> How to modify or adjust these lines?
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We use lots of different maps in the IDV from a variety of sources with varying 
resolutions. You can add and use your own maps if you have them.

-Jeff


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: KIQ-897025
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed