Ascend Maps

Ascend Maps is software designed for working with maps and geographic data. It lets you load, view, and edit spatial information in various formats. The program supports layers, annotations, and measurement tools.

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• GIS file loading. Ascend Maps can open files in formats such as GeoJSON, KML, GPX, and Shapefile. The data is displayed in a graphical interface with zoom and pan options.
• Geometry editing. Lets you modify polygons, lines, and points directly on the map. The tools include creating, deleting, and adjusting vertices.
• Layer system. Map elements are organized into independent layers. Each layer has configurable properties such as visibility, color, and transparency.
• Annotations and markers. You can add text, icons, and custom shapes to the map. Annotations support different styles and sizes.
• Distance measurement. Includes tools for calculating lengths between points and polygon areas. Results are displayed in meters or kilometers, and areas in square meters or square kilometers.
• Data export. Maps you create can be saved in formats such as PNG, SVG, or PDF. Geographic data can also be exported to GeoJSON or KML.
• Coordinate systems. Displays the cursor position in different systems such as WGS84 or UTM. Supports conversion between formats.
• Location search. Integrates a search tool for finding specific addresses or coordinates. Results are automatically centered on the map.
• Style customization. Lets you change colors, line widths, and fill patterns for all map elements.
• Action history. Records the changes made during editing. Offers options to undo and redo modifications.

Ascend Maps was developed by Stylus Labs as part of its productivity tools. The project began in 2020 and is written in C++ using the Qt framework for the graphical interface. The source code is available on GitHub under an open-source license.

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