Snowflake Software has updated and improved its free software for viewing OS MasterMap®. First launched in 2001, the award-winning viewer has already been downloaded by more than 2,000 users wanting to view OS MasterMap.

The updated viewer provides improvements in both functionality and performance. A significant enhancement is the ability to view all the latest layers within OS MasterMap, including the Address, Integrated Transport Network and the upcoming Integrated Transport Network 2. Road, Route and Restriction data can now be viewed as the new viewer supports building feature references to access non-spatial OS MasterMap objects.

Performance wise, the new version offers faster load performance and improved attribute browsing, where greater memory efficiency supports viewing of more data. The viewer is also compatible with the latest version of Java and available in a new standalone installer.

Eddie Curtis , Chief Technical Officer at Snowflake Software said:

"Our free Viewer has already proved extremely popular and has given many people their first view of OS MasterMap. We are very happy that it has been universally adopted with users in small firms and local authorities just as likely to use it as those in government and multinational businesses. We were delighted that the first version was listed by Sun Microsystems in its Swing Sightings web gallery due to its high quality graphical presentation, and these latest developments will provide users with faster access to more data-sets."

Snowflake's OS MasterMap viewer is free to download from the website

http://www.snowflakesoftware.co.uk/products/viewer/index.htm

New website

Simultaneously, Snowflake Software is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The new site reflects more accurately Snowflake Software's current position in the mapping technology sector.

As a business, Snowflake Software has developed considerably since the launch in 2001 of GO Loader, the leading data translation solution, and the new website reflects an increased range of solutions and approach to serving government and commercial clients.

The new site offers improved access to information about the company and its solutions. Showcase technology downloads include the latest (and freely available) OS MasterMap Viewer and a free 30 day Evaluation license for GO Loader. As well as technical depth the new site also provides numerous business resources that build a strong business case for choosing GO Loader as the premier solution for working with OS MasterMap on Oracle.

Ian Painter, MD of Snowflake Software said:

"The new site provides a wealth of information to potential and existing customers and partners. As we continue to develop and grow, it is important that we continue to demonstrate our skills and superior solutions in a way that supports what our customers are doing. I am delighted with the new site and look forward to receiving feedback from users. "

The new site is available at:http://www.snowflakesoftware.co.uk