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Frequently Asked Questions
A business mapping application that
combines powerful mapping and analysis tools with the simplicity of Office,
Microsoft MapPoint�
offers high-quality maps, comprehensive data, and easy-to-use mapping tools.
Designed for everyday business use, it enables you to easily find and
illustrate points on the map, integrate maps into the work you do with
Office, and identify business trends on a map using your own data.
Below are answers to questions you may have about our latest version of the
program, MapPoint version 2002.
Is MapPoint for Me?
The ideal business-mapping companion to Office, MapPoint benefits anyone who
wants to locate business information on a map or visually analyze aspects of
their business. Three specific groups that can benefit the most from
MapPoint are:
1.
Client-oriented professionals�such as account managers, delivery coordinators, service
technicians, and real estate agents�who need to quickly find locations and
addresses on a map, and create customized maps to include in documents,
presentations, or brochures.
2.
Business managers�such as marketing managers and sales managers�who want to better
understand their business performance, realize market opportunities, and
analyze customers and competitors.
3.
Corporate developers or IT professionals who create customized solutions for
companies and end users and want to incorporate mapping or geographic
analysis into that solution or application.
What's New in MapPoint Version
2002
What improvements will MapPoint 2002 offer over previous versions?
This version of MapPoint introduces significant improvements in mapping
capability and geographical and statistical content. The most notable new
and improved features include:
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Territory
planner
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Data mapping
with charts
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Drivetime
zones
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Custom and
multisymbol pushpins
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Office
add-ins and smart tags
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Flat maps
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Microsoft
ActiveX�
Controls
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Automation
support
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Save as Web
Page
Will global positioning systems
(GPS) be supported in this release?
Yes. Functionality is included in MapPoint 2002 for GPS devices that support
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 2.0 or later. This enables
you to use MapPoint in the office, at home, or on the go.
Do I have to uninstall MapPoint 2001 or 2000 to use MapPoint 2002?
No. You can run them all. During the installation process for MapPoint 2002,
you will be asked if you want to keep the previous version. Simply choose
that option.
Can previous versions of MapPoint open files from MapPoint 2002?
No. The file format for MapPoint 2002 is different from the previous version
due to the updates in the product code and functionality. However, MapPoint
2002 will open files and templates from MapPoint 2001 and 2000 as well as
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2000 and 2001.
What about compatibility between MapPoint 2002 and older versions of
Office programs?
To import data from MapPoint 2002 into other Office programs, you will need
the 97 version or later of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
FrontPage�,
Microsoft Outlook�,
Microsoft PowerPoint�,
Microsoft Publisher, or Microsoft Word. To import data from Office programs
into MapPoint, you will need the 97 version or later of Access, Excel, and
Outlook. You can also import data from Microsoft SQL Server� 6.5 or later.
How to Get MapPoint
What is the retail price MapPoint 2002, and when will it be available?
The estimated retail price* of MapPoint 2002 is $249 US. It is available in
stores now. Organizations interested in volume licenses for the product
should use the
Open License or
Select programs. See our Pricing and Ordering page for more details.
Is there an upgrade rebate for MapPoint 2002?
You can receive an upgrade rebate of $50 US/$75 CAN if you currently own a
license for Office XP Suite (any edition), MapPoint 2000, or MapPoint 2001.
Upgrade licenses are also available to organizations through the Open and
Select volume license programs.
Is MapPoint included in any Office XP product suites?
No. MapPoint was designed as a stand-alone Office family application that
runs independent of Office. However, tight integration with Office XP
through features such as smart tags makes MapPoint instantly accessible from
a variety of Office programs.
Will there be international versions of MapPoint 2002?
MapPoint 2002 offers a European version in addition to the North American
version. It features maps of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain,
Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Luxemburg, Austria and Switzerland,
geographic and demographic data, and five language options�English, French,
German, Italian, and Spanish.
MapPoint 2002 Trial Version
Information
What is the MapPoint 60-Day Trial? What does it include, and how much
does it cost?
It is a license to use a fully functional version of MapPoint 2002 for 60
days. The trial kit includes an installation CD and a map content CD. It
costs $9.95 US (plus applicable taxes), and can be ordered from the
MapPoint 2002 60-Day Trial CD page. Additional charges apply for non-US
orders.
Is the MapPoint 2002 60-Day Trial a beta version?
No. The MapPoint 2002 60-day trial is a complete version of MapPoint that
has been specifically created to enable you use and experience the product
prior to acquiring.
How soon will the trial arrive after I place my order?
Please allow two to three weeks for delivery.
How do I activate the trial?
To use the MapPoint trial once you have installed it on your computer, you
will be required to activate the software over the Internet. The first time
you start MapPoint, the easy-to-use Office Activation Wizard will
automatically appear and walk you through the online activation process.
Once you complete this process, the trial will be fully functional.
Can I install the MapPoint 2002 trial on more than one computer?
No. Each trial can only be installed and activated on one computer.
What if I already have MapPoint on my computer?
You can run both MapPoint 2002 and an earlier version of MapPoint on the
same computer. When you install the MapPoint 2002 60-Day Trial, you have the
option to either keep or remove any previous version of MapPoint that is
installed on your computer. If you choose to keep a previous version, simply
install the trial version in a folder other than the one in which your
current version of MapPoint is installed. If you remove a previous version
of MapPoint but want the option to use that version later, you must have the
installation source for that version available (for example, the
installation CD-ROMs). You will have to reinstall the previous version. The
trial installation instructions will also display a warning to remind you.
Will there be support for the trial?
Microsoft Product Support Services are not available for the trial version
of MapPoint 2002. If you have questions about the trial version, you can
consult the
Microsoft Knowledge Base and read answers to frequently asked questions
available from the
Office Product Support page. No other support is provided for the trial
version.
What happens when the trial ends?
When you activate the MapPoint 2002 trial, you receive a license that allows
you to run the trial software for a 60-day period. When that period expires,
the product will go into reduced-functionality mode. In this mode, you will
only be able to open, view, and print files. Maps cannot be edited, and
files cannot be saved. At that time, you can either acquire MapPoint 2002 or
uninstall the trial software and reinstall your previous version.
How do I uninstall the MapPoint 2002 Trial?
To uninstall the trial version of MapPoint 2002, follow these steps:
1.
Click
Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2.
Double-click
Add/Remove Programs.
3.
On the
Install/Uninstall tab, select Microsoft MapPoint 2002 Trial.
4.
Click
Add/Remove and follow the instructions.
What if I have questions about my
order?
To check the status of your order, please contact us at
MPTrial@microsoft.com.
General Information About MapPoint
2002
What does MapPoint offer that the Data Map feature in Excel does not?
MapPoint gives you the flexibility to map data down to the street level in
the United States and Canada and the ability to easily draw on the map.
In addition, MapPoint ships with business-related demographic data already
installed. Companies of any size can use this information in conjunction
with their own data to analyze business and demographic information on a
map. This enables them to identify sales trends, track customer activity,
and monitor other geographic aspects of their business.
How is MapPoint different from Microsoft Streets & Trips?
These two products are intended for different types of users. Microsoft
Streets & Trips provides general consumers with comprehensive maps and
directions, as well as trip-planning services. MapPoint contains analysis
capabilities that enable business users to plot database information and
analyze business and demographic information on a map. While both programs
enable users to pinpoint locations on a map, MapPoint has been designed as a
productivity companion to Office.
What kind of demographic data is included with MapPoint, and how can I
obtain updates?
MapPoint ships with business-related demographic data provided by Claritas,
Inc., (for the United States) and CompuSearch (for Canada). MapPoint 2002
demographic data includes populations, household sizes, household income,
median population age, and population by age. It's broken down according to
country, state, county, metropolitan area, ZIP Code, and census tract
region.
From the Help tool in MapPoint, you can also link to Claritas, CompuSearch,
and other affiliates for supplemental demographic variables and updates. You
can acquire, import, and map these additional demographics for use in
MapPoint.
MapPoint also enables users to import or link their own data from a wide
variety of tabular data sources, including some versions of Access, Excel,
Outlook contacts, delimited text, and most OLE databases and Open Database
Connectivity (ODBC) data sources.
How does MapPoint support accessibility needs?
MapPoint provides the following support:
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Map
magnification
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Large font
sizes
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Keyboard
shortcuts
Can MapPoint be customized by
developers?
Yes. Developers can customize MapPoint from COM-enabled development systems
such as Microsoft Visual Basic�, Microsoft Visual Basic
for Applications, and Microsoft Visual C++�. MapPoint 2002
contains an object model that enables automation for creating new maps,
finding places and addresses, importing and linking data, creating data
maps, creating routes, printing, panning, and zooming. New in MapPoint 2002
is an ActiveX control that enables developers to modify a portion of the
functionality and place it in a customized user interface for
company-specific Visual Basic 6.0 applications.
Can I publish MapPoint maps even though they have the Microsoft
copyright?
Yes, as long as you keep the copyright information with the map and the map
is not for sale. Copyright law prohibits you from copying a map for
commercial publication, as in a newspaper or magazine. Refer to the license
agreement that comes with MapPoint 2002 for more information on how you may
use the software.
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