| Key Differences | LocalView 2 | LocalView Fusion |
| Sketching tools | Yes | Yes |
| Template driven printing | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to switch base maps | No | Yes |
| Advanced attribute quering | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to query features spatially | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to easily embed mapping content into existing websites | No | Yes |
| Available to rent as an online service | No | Yes |
| Simplified workflow for Local Authorities | Yes | Yes |
| Modular, extensible template based architecture | No | Yes |
| GeoWindows that can be populated throughout a website | No | Yes |
| Single platform for Internet, Intranet and Extranet working | No | Yes |
| Map-centric interface *LocalView Intranet only |
No* | Yes |
| Much faster mapping because of map caching – benefit of ArcGIS Server | No | Yes |
| Map popups to display rich HTML content | No | Yes |
| Flexible linking to external sites | Yes | Yes |
| Powerful Address gazetteering through LocatorHub | Yes | Yes |
| Powerful GIS feature searching through LocatorHub | No | Yes |
| Support for WMS, OS On Demand and Bing Maps for background mapping (in addition to ArcGIS Server) | No | Yes |
| Ability to view multiple map layers at one time | No | Yes |
| Watermark and copyright information | Yes | Yes |
| Easily customisable user interface - all textual elements on the interface can be customised through the provisioning web application | No | Yes |
| Completely customisable surveys *(although the user interface meant that only developers could use it) |
Yes* | Yes |
| Map and address search questions | No | Yes |
| Ability for users to upload photos | No | Yes |
| Integration with council website | No | Yes |
| Back office integration | No | Yes |
Upgrading
What makes LocalView Fusion a next generation solution?
The earlier versions of LocalView delivered GIS over two separate platforms - one for internet and the other for intranet. LocalView Fusion however, introduces a single technology platform for Local Government to employ whether they are delivering Geographic Information externally to citizens via the internet, to employees via the intranet, or to partners for co-operation or publication.
A further key differentiator between LocalView Fusion and its predecessor is the significant improvement in the provisioning and publishing environment. The introduction of GeoTemplates delivers an easy way for even non-expert users to populate a template by selecting the information fields they require from a menu of options, whilst innovative GeoWindows enable geographical functionality to be rapidly distributed to multiple areas of the existing website, via a ‘cut and paste’ process.
In LocalView Fusion, innovative tools significantly extend functionality and distribution to both internet and intranet environments. The new approach provides infrastructure consolidation, a consistent interface and a more efficient maintenance environment. The chart to the left indicates some of the key differences to be found between LocalView 2 and LocalView Fusion.