ArcGIS for Desktop has full cartographic production process, unlimited sharing of data and maps, editing tools and advanced analysis and Geoprocessing. Specifically, the program features on: Spatial Analysis tools that turns data into actionable information and automate your various GIS tasks; Data Management where you can easily integrate all types of data for visualization and analysis; Mapping and Visualization that enables you to produce high quality maps; Advanced Editing which simplifies your data design, input, and cleanup; Geocoding in which address locations and recognizing patterns within the information can be spatially displayed; Map Projections that is used in integrating data sets from disparate sources into a common framework; Advanced Imagery where you can use it as basemap or background in analyzing other data layers, applying various specifications to the image dataset, or using it as part of the analysis; Data Sharing where you can share data to individuals or groups from a convenient, centralized location; Customization by adding and removing buttons, menu items, or docking toolbars.
Didger provides you with versatility, low cost and advanced features as a data conversion program for any GIS or mapping professional. You use Didger to convert maps, aerial photographs, graphs, well logs or other plotted information into a format that can be used with another software. It lets you create new maps or edit an existing map, image, drawing or data. Didger can digitize and calculate points, polygons [e.g. lake areas and watershed] and polylines [e.g. roads, streams, shorelines]. It can overlay data, vector and image files to make a complete map. It lets you handle large image files including import of MrSID files. Didger can support up to 256 data attributes for every object for your data control. You can format all objects on one layer. It provides versatile image calibration by manually entering coordinates or clicking on points in your project. Didger operates on Windows XP/Vista/2000/7. It requires 100MB free hard disk space, 512MB RAM, 1024x768x16bit color monitor resolution.