: Mapping trees on an estate map, using a csv file I wish to create maps showing locations of trees on an estate. I would use an existing map of the estate as my base layer. I would create

I wish to create maps showing locations of trees on an estate.

I would use an existing map of the estate as my base layer.

I would create an excel database of the trees. (ie CSV file)

Each tree would consist of an image symbol ID stored in a library and an x,y co-ordinate on the estate map to place it.

eg Symbol_ID : FS2 (this would be the reference name of a symbol in a library)
XY_Co-ord : 700:350

My main idea is having got the base map, I would then work with the graphics program to create the symbols for the trees and this would be useable with all drawings. Then I would create a csv file of the symbol name and the x,y co-ords of its position on the map and somehow merge the two.

It would be nice if I could create a key block for the symbols used, giving the ID Code and their full Names.

Which software would be suitable on a MAC OSX Mountain Lion, particular with regard to ease of use? This is a personal project, I do not have a huge budget.

Because the maps will be different scales. It would be nice if the software had a scaling factor for the symbol, when selected.

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@Debbie163

Ouch. A complex one.

I would try "faking" an html page using thoose coordinates to "position" the icons using "absolute: position" on a css file.

But thinking about trees, this could work with a few dozens. Hundreds maybe... there will be a point where the file would be too complex to render.

Probably use the software Joojaa recomended. Xo)

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@Yeniel278

Well you might want to use a GIS (Geographic Information System) application for this. GIS applications can read your csv directly into their database as just another layer of info. This would then stop being a normal graphic design question (go to GIS.SE) at this point, although GIS is often exported to illustrator for post processing. Some applications to look into:

Arc GIS, commercial
QGIS, open source

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