GvSIG


gvSIG
Developer(s)gvSIG Association
Initial releaseOctober 2004 (2004-10)
Stable release
2.6[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 6 November 2019; 3 November 2020
Repository
Written inJava
Operating systemWindows, Linux, Mac OS
PlatformJava
Available inCA, DE, EN, ES, EU, FR, GL, IT, PT,...
TypeGIS
LicenseGNU GPL
Websitewww.gvsig.org

gvSIG, geographic information system (GIS), is a desktop application designed for capturing, storing, handling, analyzing and deploying any kind of referenced geographic information in order to solve complex management and planning problems. gvSIG is known for having a user-friendly interface, being able to access the most common formats, both vector and raster ones. It features a wide range of tools for working with geographic-like information (query tools, layout creation, geoprocessing, networks, etc.).

  • Integrating in the same view both local (files, databases) and remote data through OGC standards.
  • Including a plugin system which allows to easily extend the application or to develop tailor-made solutions.[2][3]
  • Being open source software under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which allows its free use, distribution, study and improvement.[4][5]
  • Being available in several languages: Spanish, English UK, English USA, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Chinese, Serbian, Swahili, Turkish, Czech, Polish, Romanian, Greek, Basque, Valencian/Catalan, Galician.
  • Being developed using Java, and being available for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X platforms[6]
  1. ^ http://www.gvsig.com/products/gvsig-desktop/downloads. Retrieved 24 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "gvSIG 2.0: Add-ons manager". gvSIG. 7 May 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  3. ^ "Create your own gvSIG (new plugin)". gvSIG. 14 September 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "gvSIG page on OSGEO". gvSIG. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "gvSIG headers on About.java file". gvSIG. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
  6. ^ "gvSIG Desktop downloads". gvSIG. Retrieved November 7, 2016.