Difference between revisions of "Modify an IMSMA Map"
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| + | The recommended maximum size of the background map is 2 GB. | ||
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All modifications to the {{IMSMANG}} background maps must be performed in an external GIS application such as ArcMap 10.1. | All modifications to the {{IMSMANG}} background maps must be performed in an external GIS application such as ArcMap 10.1. | ||
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#Verify that '''all''' layers and the map frame has the same projection. | #Verify that '''all''' layers and the map frame has the same projection. | ||
#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. |
#Share the new .MXD file and '''all''' layer files. | #Share the new .MXD file and '''all''' layer files. | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 11 January 2016
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Note that these procedures are done outside of IMSMANG.
The recommended maximum size of the background map is 2 GB. |
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 remove raster and vector layers
- Change the map coordinate system
- Create pyramids for raster layers
- Change colours and styles
- Add, modify, or remove 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.
- Save the .MXD file with a new name. Remember to use relative path to data sources in the map document (mxd).
- Verify that all layers and the map frame has the same projection.
- 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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