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Add a new symbol to IMSMA.mxd

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As example Place by Type will be used. A symbol for Office needs to be added to Place Type.
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'' IMSMA layer Place - by Type ''
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'' IMSMA layer Place Layer Property window - by Type Symbology tab ''
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<li>Go to the Symbology tab. Note how the Value is written and the difference between Value and Label.
You need to write '''exactly ''' like the Value is written for the existing symbols (including spaces) for the new symbol.</li>
{{Note | The syntax is different for different types of symbols. It is not possible to edit the Value so if you did a mistake then delete the Value row and start over with Add Values.}}
<li>You will find the Value in the Data Inventory Manager.</li>
'' Data Inventory Manager - Place node ''
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<li>Double click on the ''Place Type'' row. </li>
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'' Add Values ''
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<li>Fill in the new Value using the syntax from Step 3 and click the Base Term found in the Data Inventory Manager.</li><li>Click on Add to List button. </li>
<li>Click on OK. </li>
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'' Symbology tab Label & Symbol ''
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<li>Set Label for the new Value. </li>
<li>Click on the symbol and see in [[Change existing symbol in IMSMA.mxd]] how to edit the symbol. </li>
<li>When you are done, click on OK. </li>
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'' Symbology tab Legend ''
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<li>Verify your symbol in the legend. </li>
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