Generic Database (GDB) Technology

If you have worked with more than one type of geospatial data, you are likely aware of the many problems that can occur when mixing several data formats into a work project. Many data types are often incompatible with the specific software packages that are to be used for data inspection and processing. Traditionally, this incompatibility has been a major impediment to the viewing, processing and sharing of geospatial data.

PCI Geomatics’ exclusive Generic Database (GDB) technology makes it possible to view and process geospatial data from more formats than any other geomatics software package.

GDB Technology Saves Money

    • No data translation
    • No data reformatting
    • No need to import source files
    • No wasted disk space
    • No wasted time

GDB Technology Supports Over 100 Formats

Putting together a GIS/CAD/Mapping project means assembling raster and vector data from many different sources, each in its own particular format. PCI Geomatics' GDB technology describes a wide array of data formats to PCI Geomatics software so that the data can be automatically included in a project. This means direct read, viewing and processing of distribution formats, and read/edit/write of exchange formats. Over 100 formats are supported, including commercial systems such as ARC/INFO and ArcView, AutoCAD, MicroStation, emerging standards such as GeoTIFF, and dozens of others. The GDB technology allows PCI Geomatics Software to be a crossover product bridging the gap between raster and vector data, allowing data integration and simultaneous processing.