### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # GIS Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on GIS Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## GIS Software Articles [![What Is GIS Mapping? (+How to Use the Different Types of GIS Maps)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI029_Backlog_Images_%5BGIS_Mapping%5D_V1a.png "What Is GIS Mapping? (+How to Use the Different Types of GIS Maps)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/gis-mapping) [ ### What Is GIS Mapping? (+How to Use the Different Types of GIS Maps) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/gis-mapping) Maps are one of the most effective ways to present data. They display where we live, where we move, who we interact with and, ultimately, where we’re headed. [ ![Michael Gigante](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Gigante") MG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-gigante) by Michael Gigante [![What Is Spatial Analysis? How It Benefits Geospatial Understanding](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI489_Learn_Article_Images_%5BSpatial_Analysis%5D_V1b.png "What Is Spatial Analysis? How It Benefits Geospatial Understanding")](https://www.g2.com/articles/spatial-analysis) [ ### What Is Spatial Analysis? How It Benefits Geospatial Understanding ](https://www.g2.com/articles/spatial-analysis) Studying the Earth is not an easy feat. [ ![Brynne Ramella](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brynne Ramella") BR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/brynne-ramella) by Brynne Ramella [![What Is GIS? (+How to Use It to Improve Your Business)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI046_Backlog_Images-%5BWhat_is_GIS%5D-_V1b.png "What Is GIS? (+How to Use It to Improve Your Business)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-gis) [ ### What Is GIS? (+How to Use It to Improve Your Business) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-gis) GIS stands for geographical information systems. These systems allow users to visualize geographical data and perform GIS mapping. [ ![Michael Gigante](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Michael Gigante") MG ](https://learn.g2.com/author/michael-gigante) by Michael Gigante ## GIS Software Glossary Terms [![Building Information Modeling](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI696_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BBuilding_Information_Modeling_BIM%5D_V1a.png "Building Information Modeling")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/building-information-modeling-definition) [Building Information Modeling](https://www.g2.com/glossary/building-information-modeling-definition) Building information modeling (BIM) is an all-inclusive process of generating and handling information for a constructed asset. Learn more about its types. by Sagar Joshi [![GIS](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/GIS-tech%20gloss-AS.jpg "GIS")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/gis-definition) [GIS](https://www.g2.com/glossary/gis-definition) GIS is a system for collecting, managing, and analyzing geographical data. Our G2 guide can help you understand GIS, how it’s used by industry professionals, and its benefits. by Anindita Sengupta ## GIS Software Discussions 0 Question on: Scribble Maps [How can I draw a border of an existing line with a different colour?](/discussions/34622-how-can-i-draw-a-border-of-an-existing-line-with-a-different-colour) I want to indicate a specific side of a street. You could either draw another line beside it, or if you need more accuracy, use the polygon tool and draw a thin rectangles beside each other. Answered: Jonathan Wagner on December 6, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/34622-how-can-i-draw-a-border-of-an-existing-line-with-a-different-colour/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Google Maps Platform [rich zoom capability when it will available](/discussions/30064-rich-zoom-capability-when-it-will-available) ? I mean to say rich zoom to see the shop name on the map. while zooming Answered: Sanjiv Kumar on August 4, 2020 [Your answer](/discussions/30064-rich-zoom-capability-when-it-will-available/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=36) - [1](/categories/gis/resources) - [2](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [33](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=33) - [34](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=34) - [35](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=35) - [36](/categories/gis/resources?discussions_page=36) - 37 - Next ›Next › ## GIS Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for GIS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for GIS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for GIS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for GIS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for GIS Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for GIS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for GIS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for GIS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for GIS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for GIS Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report