1) My company is very concerned about the distribution and intellectual property restrictions that can come with using some types of open source software. I understand there can be restrictions on us even if we use a product that embeds such open source code. Many of your competitors use restrictive open source licenses. Should I be concerned about this when using ILOG JViews?

This is an important question, especially for our independent software vendor (ISV) customers. We assure you that ILOG JViews has passed the strict licensing guidelines of the world's largest ISVs and can likely pass your requirements too.

If you still have concerns, please contact an ILOG sales representative to get ILOG's open source code usage policy, and to ask other related questions.

2) What is an ideal application for JViews Maps?
JViews Maps is perfect for any application where the current state of stationary or moving assets have to be monitored. In such applications, symbols placed on top of the map are of primary importance. These applications often require highly custom symbols that change shape, position or color to represent the state of the underlying data.

Example monitoring applications include:

• Telecom networks
• Highway, air, train and other traffic systems
• Supply chain automation

3) Where can JViews Maps be used, other than monitoring applications?
JViews Maps is ideal for planning applications that require custom objects to be manually placed on a map. Example applications include network planning applications and military scenario editing.

4) Is it easy to migrate JViews Maps to JViews Maps for Defense?
Yes, JViews Maps for Defense adds to JViews Maps. All legacy ILOG JViews Maps legacy code can be used.

5) How do I connect to my existing map data?
JViews Maps supports 12 map formats and connections to Oracle servers. JViews Maps provides you with open APIs to add new data connectors for other servers. You can contact ILOG’s consulting department for help or wait for new releases.

6) Does ILOG provide map data?
ILOG provides a free DVD with almost 4 gigabytes of map data to be used in your prototypes and applications.

7) How does JViews Maps compare to a traditional geographic information system (GIS)?
Traditional GIS solutions focus on map creation, such as placing buildings and new roads, as well as map distribution. JViews compliments GIS systems because it was designed to reuse GIS system mapping data, but is more focused on creating custom, high performance map applications.

8) Do I have to deploy a map server in order for JViews Maps to work?
Specialized (spatial) map servers are not required in order to use JViews Maps. Although JViews Maps works with map data in geo-databases, such as Oracle Spatial or ESRI ArcSDE, applications can also be designed with local hard-disk drive data. JViews Maps offers the freedom to custom build your applications.

9) Will I need a map server if I have a lot of map data to display?
No. Map servers are often used when several large datasets change on a regular basis. They offer a good means for version control and distribution, but for many types of applications where map data is relatively stable, a traditional file server is enough.

10) How do I create graphics to place on top of my map?
ILOG JViews Maps uses a design tool called Symbol Editor to create graphic objects called "symbols" that can be later reused as part of a mapping application. For more information, see the ILOG JViews Maps visual design tools page.