Digital Mapping Solutions

InterpOSe Value Added Processing

InterpOSe is more than just a raw data translation tool for OS MasterMap. At the heart of InterpOSe is a unique rules-based engine, which uses pattern matching on the attributes contained within the data to determine the styling and routing of features to output layers.

InterpOSe is supplied with default parameter files for this rules engine, but the user is free to customise it using the graphicalinterface. In this manner, it is possible to create any combination of layers and styles to suit whatever is required.

The symbols and patterns defined in the Ordnance Survey style guide are all available in InterpOSe. The letters used for text include all the accent marks required for Welsh and Gaelic names.

Image showing DfT roadsigns for OS MasterMap ITN layer

Symbols resembling DfT road signs used for ITN layer

Benefits

  • Process all layers of OS MasterMap including the Integrated Transport Network (ITN) layer and the Imagery layer;
  • Full styling support for MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS and Autodesk DWG/DXF formats;
  • Support for non-geographic chunks (OS MasterMap v.6), avoiding the need for de-duplication of data;
  • A wizard to test and report on your current data holding against the Feature Validation Data Set (FVDS);
  • Automatically apply change-only updates to all features that have been amended or deleted;
  • Create a mosaic of cartographic symbols clipped to the edge of each Natural Environment area;
  • Build a gazetteer by filtering Cartographic Text, and assemble either Full Address or Premises Address (without organisation or department) as on a normal envelope;
  • Properly formed accents and diacritical marks in Welsh and Gaelic names;
  • Slice chunks into smaller tiles for efficient use of memory within CAD software;
  • Symbols resembling DfT road signs used for ITN layer, making the most of the available routing information;
  • Specific wizard to georeference the Imagery layer and build a seamless table.

Next steps

If you are from an academic organisation, read about InterpOSe Digimap, designed to process the data delivered as part of EDINA's new OS MasterMap service for Academic Organisations within the UK.

Alternatively, read our InterpOSe summary page.