VectorMap Technical Specification
Approved Standard Formulations
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Precision Level Definitions
VPL-7 — Base Structural Level
Single-layer vector dataset with minimal cartographic processing.
Intended for experienced designers and GIS professionals requiring full manual control.
Characteristics:
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Direct geodata export
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Single-layer structure
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Minimal structural refinement
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Limited attribute organization
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May require manual layer separation
VPL-13 — Structured Cartographic Level
Multi-layer structured dataset suitable for print production and mid-scale applications.
Characteristics:
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Verified network continuity
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Organized layer hierarchy
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Controlled generalization
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Print-optimized structural preparation
VPL-17 — Full Precision Level
Complete multi-layer dataset with verified topology and full structural refinement.
Characteristics:
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Full verified network continuity
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Complete street coverage (where applicable)
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Manual topology validation
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Print-ready production structure
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FIELD: Precision Level (VPL)
VPL-7
VPL-13
VPL-17
FIELD: Edition
2026 Edition
2027 Edition
2028 Edition
(Format: YYYY Edition)
FIELD: Street Coverage
High-detail single-layer export
Major and secondary roads
Major roads only
All named streets including service roads
Not applicable
FIELD: Building Footprints
Included (where available)
Not included
Not applicable
FIELD: Relief Data
Not included
Contours
Shaded relief
Colored relief
Shaded + colored relief
FIELD: Projection Handling
Mercator projection, print-optimized output
Robinson projection, print-optimized output
Gall-Peters projection, print-optimized output
Fuller Dymaxion projection, print-optimized output
Lambert Conformal Conic projection, print-optimized output
Albers Equal Area projection, print-optimized output
(Only projections actually used in production)
FIELD: Data Class
Human-verified cartographic dataset
FIELD: Version Control
Dataset version archived and traceable
FIELD: Processing Pipeline
Structured internal SKY classification system
FIELD: Cartographic Control
Manual validation and topology refinement
FIELD: Attribute Data
Street names included
Administrative names included
Limited attribute data
No street-level attribute data
Not applicable
FIELD: Topology Integrity
Direct geodata export
Verified network continuity
Full verified network continuity
Not applicable
FIELD: Layer Structure
Single-layer structure
Multi-layer simplified structure
Multi-layer hierarchical structure
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TEMPLATES BY PRODUCT TYPE
CITY – Full Detail
Precision Level: VPL-17
Street Coverage: All named streets including service roads
Building Footprints: Included (where available)
Attribute Data: Street names included
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: Mercator projection, print-optimized output
CITY – Simplified
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Major and secondary roads
Building Footprints: Not included
Attribute Data: Limited attribute data
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: Mercator projection, print-optimized output
COUNTRY / STATE – General
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Major and secondary roads
Building Footprints: Not included
Attribute Data: Administrative names included
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: Mercator projection, print-optimized output
WORLD – Political (with roads and capitals)
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Major roads only
Building Footprints: Not applicable
Attribute Data: Administrative names included
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: [Specific projection], print-optimized output
WORLD – Political (no roads)
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Not applicable
Building Footprints: Not applicable
Attribute Data: Administrative names included
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: [Specific projection], print-optimized output
WORLD – Political + Relief
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Not applicable
Building Footprints: Not applicable
Attribute Data: Administrative names included
Relief Data: Shaded relief
Projection Handling: [Specific projection], print-optimized output
WORLD – Dymaxion
Precision Level: VPL-13
Street Coverage: Not applicable
Building Footprints: Not applicable
Attribute Data: Administrative names included
Relief Data: Not included
Projection Handling: Fuller Dymaxion projection, print-optimized output
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