Articles about map export formats, tools and OpenStreetMap data use cases.
PDF/X is the print-shop exchange standard. CMYK or spot colors, embedded fonts, output intent. Submit an OSM map to offset print without preflight surprises.
PDF/A guarantees a file will open in 50 years: embedded fonts, no JavaScript, mandatory ICC profiles. How to create an archival OSM map per ISO 19005 and equivalent national standards.
How Inkscape SVG differs from plain SVG: inkscape:* and sodipodi:* namespaces, layer:label, guide lines. Maintaining compatibility with Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and web browsers when exporting OSM maps.
Deep guide to Bentley's MicroStation — the AutoCAD competitor for AEC, rail, roads. V7 → V8 history, ecosystem, OpenRoads/OpenRail, how to import OSM from osm2cdr.ru.
Deep guide to HGT — NASA's SRTM elevation tile format. Structure, accuracy, GDAL workflow, how to combine with OSM exports from osm2cdr.ru for topographic maps.
Deep guide to HPGL — Hewlett-Packard's plotter vector language. PA, PD, PU, SP commands; how to send an OSM map to a vintage plotter or cutting plotter via osm2cdr.ru.
Deep guide to GPS Track Maker (.gtm) — Brazilian binary GPS format. History since 1996, tracks and waypoints, how to convert GPX or OSM to GTM for legacy Garmin or Magellan devices.
EMF — Windows 32-bit vector format, the WMF replacement with Bezier curves and transparency. How to use it for printing, Office embedding, and OSM map export.
Deep guide to ESRI ASCII Grid (.asc) — text format for raster elevation data. NCOLS/NROWS header structure, export workflow, how to combine with OSM exports.
Deep guide to AVIF — image format built on the AV1 video codec. History, spec, browser support, how to compress a raster map export from osm2cdr.ru into AVIF and why.
How Education Score and Health Score are calculated from OpenStreetMap data. Methodology, objects, real estate applications.
How city dashboards built on OpenStreetMap work: Walk Score, Green Score, POI density, infrastructure analysis.