Master's thesis presents the comparison of computer software which allows spatial data visualization in 3D. We compared a licensed software package ArcGIS and four, open source software tools QGIS, ILWIS, gvSIG and the combination of software SketchUp and application Google Earth. The comparison was made on the basis of possibilities and gained experiences throughout the process of creating 3D map of the selected area in the region of Koprsko primorje. Furthermore, we focused our attention on the following criteria: the possibility of setting the coordinate system, import and export data possibilities, 3D map reality and the possibility of subsequent alteration of the content. We also analysed additional options which every software offers and evaluated the graphical user interface. In conclusion, the table of the final analyses is made. Based on the used criteria, we recognised the licensed software package ArcGIS as the most suitable for spatial data visualization in 3D.
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