Difference between revisions of "Modify an IMSMA Map"
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| − | {{note| Note that these procedures are done outside of {{IMSMANG}}. | + | {{note| Note that these procedures are done outside of {{IMSMANG}}. The recommended maximum size of the background map is 2 GB. If you would need a clean background map then you may download it from '''[[Downloads]]'''. |
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#Change the .MXD file as needed. Example of edits: | #Change the .MXD file as needed. Example of edits: | ||
#*Set minimum and maximum display levels for each layer | #*Set minimum and maximum display levels for each layer | ||
| − | #*Add, modify, and | + | #*Add, modify, and delete raster and vector layers |
#*Change the map coordinate system | #*Change the map coordinate system | ||
#*Create pyramids for raster layers | #*Create pyramids for raster layers | ||
#*Change colours and styles | #*Change colours and styles | ||
| − | #*Add, modify, or | + | #*Add, modify, or delete labels from vector layers |
#*Group and ungroup layers | #*Group and ungroup layers | ||
#:Although an external GIS application allows you to make other changes to the map, the changes listed above are the ones that can be viewed with {{IMSMANG}}. | #:Although an external GIS application allows you to make other changes to the map, the changes listed above are the ones that can be viewed with {{IMSMANG}}. | ||
| + | #Verify that '''all''' layers and the map frame has the same projection. | ||
#Save the .MXD file with a '''new''' name. Remember to use '''relative''' path to data sources in the map document (mxd). | #Save the .MXD file with a '''new''' name. Remember to use '''relative''' path to data sources in the map document (mxd). | ||
| − | + | {{Warning| {{IMSMANG}} may '''only''' use mxd files that are created in 10.1 format. In ArcMap use '''''Save a copy''''' and choose ''ArcMap 10.1 and ArcMap 10.2 format''.}} | |
#Import the new .MXD file. | #Import the new .MXD file. | ||
#Test the new .MXD with {{IMSMANG}} and evaluate performance. | #Test the new .MXD with {{IMSMANG}} and evaluate performance. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:48, 28 January 2018
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Note that these procedures are done outside of IMSMANG. The recommended maximum size of the background map is 2 GB. If you would need a clean background map then you may download it from Downloads. |
All modifications to the IMSMANG background maps must be performed in an external GIS application such as ArcMap 10.1.
- Copy all layers to a folder ouside the C:\IMSMAng folder.
- Change the .MXD file as needed. Example of edits:
- Set minimum and maximum display levels for each layer
- Add, modify, and delete raster and vector layers
- Change the map coordinate system
- Create pyramids for raster layers
- Change colours and styles
- Add, modify, or delete labels from vector layers
- Group and ungroup layers
- Although an external GIS application allows you to make other changes to the map, the changes listed above are the ones that can be viewed with IMSMANG.
- Verify that all layers and the map frame has the same projection.
- Save the .MXD file with a new name. Remember to use relative path to data sources in the map document (mxd).
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IMSMANG may only use mxd files that are created in 10.1 format. In ArcMap use Save a copy and choose ArcMap 10.1 and ArcMap 10.2 format. |
- Import the new .MXD file.
- Test the new .MXD with IMSMANG and evaluate performance.
- Share the new .MXD file and all layer files.
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