Andrew G. Roe

Cadalyst contributing editor Andrew G. Roe is a registered civil engineer and president of AGR Associates. He is author of Using Visual Basic with AutoCAD, published by Autodesk Press. He can be reached at editors@cadalyst.com

	Article Vancouver Shares Data Stores 16 Feb, 2010 By: Andrew G. Roe One Canadian city's resolution to share GIS data with the public benefits residents, businesses, and Olympic visitors alike.
	Article Mobile Apps Make GIS Pocket-Sized 1 Dec, 2009 By: Andrew G. Roe As new contenders enter the smartphone market, competition is spurring the release of new spatial and mapping applications.
	Article AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 (First Look Review) 29 Jun, 2009 By: Andrew G. Roe Incorporating some key new features and a more seamless environment that provides CAD and GIS tools in the same setting, Map 3D 2010 is a tool that can help multidisciplinary firms maintain continuity from mapping and planning to final design. Point group and multiple format importation help users...more >>
Article Technology Aids Distance Learning 1 Dec, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. Many educational institutions and private vendors now offer GIS curricula on line.
Article Integrated GIS-GPS Device Proving Field-Worthy 3 Nov, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enlists the ike 504 to collect geographic coordinates from a distance.
Article Desktop GIS Software Adds CAD Tools 6 Oct, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. Pitney Bowes' MapInfo Professional 9.5 can reduce need for stand-alone computer-aided design software.
Article Third-Party Solutions Enhance Data Transfer 1 Sep, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. New software improves efficiency of data updating and provides an ongoing log of edits and updates.
Article Bringing GPS Data Quickly into CAD 4 Aug, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. Software lets users collect and upload field data into AutoCAD using handheld consumer GPS units.
Article New Tools Link GPS and Digital Cameras 30 Jun, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. New technology automatically records not only where a photo is taken but also the direction in which the camera is aimed.
Article Sustainable Is a Many-Splendored Word 2 Jun, 2008 By: Andrew G. Roe,P.E. Civil and geospatial software find a natural niche in working toward a sustainable environment, as evidenced at this year's Bentley Conference.