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− | {{Reference guide header|IMSMA themes include items and other data (hospitals, schools, organisations, etc.). Themes that have been recorded ''with geographic coordinates'' (reference points, polygons, lines, etc.) can be ''displayed'' on the map. Displayed items are ''represented'' on the map by ''standard mine action cartographic symbols''. Other data displayed on the map is represented by ''commonly used symbols'' for hospitals, schools, organisations, etc..
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− | ''Layouts'' help print a map with ''predefined elements'', such as a ''legend'', a ''north indicator'' and a ''scale'' and/or ''drawing elements'' that are helpful for an appropriate understanding of the information displayed on the map. Saved layouts can be ''opened again''. New map layouts can be ''created'' through the ''map layout edit mode tools''.
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− | The ''map menu'' and the ''map toolbar'' offer basic functions that enable you to retrieve additional information from what is displayed on the map.
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− | |[[HowTo:Display the Map Layout Shapes Toolbar|Display the Map Layout Shapes Toolbar]] | + | |[[Display the Map Layout Shapes Toolbar|Display the Map Layout Shapes Toolbar]] |
− | |[[HowTo:Add a Straight Line to the Map Page Layout|Add a Straight Line to the Map Page Layout]] | + | |[[Add a Legend to the Map Page Layout]] |
− | |[[HowTo:Use the Freehand Drawing Tool in the Map Page Layout|Use the Freehand Drawing Tool in the Map Page Layout]]
| + | |[[Apply a Template to the Map Page Layout]] |
− | |[[HowTo:Add a Polygon to the Map Page Layout|Add a Polygon to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a Rectangle to the Map Page Layout|Add a Rectangle to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add an Oval to the Map Page Layout|Add an Oval to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a Circle to the Map Page Layout|Add a Circle to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a Polycurve to the Map Page Layout|Add a Polycurve to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add an Image to the Map Page Layout|Add an Image to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Change Shape Display Properties in the Map Page Layout|Change Shape Display Properties in the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add Text to the Map Page Layout|Add Text to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a Scale Indicator to the Map Page Layout|Add a Scale Indicator to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a North Indicator to the Map Page Layout|Add a North Indicator to the Map Page Layout]] | |
− | |[[HowTo:Apply a Template to the Map Page Layout|Apply a Template to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Save a the Page Layout as a Template|Save a the Page Layout as a Template]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Add a Legend to the Map Page Layout|Add a Legend to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Enable a Theme for Legend to the Map Page Layout|Enable a Theme for Legend to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Remove a Theme from the Legend to the Map Page Layout|Remove a Theme from the Legend to the Map Page Layout]]
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− | |[[HowTo:Change the Text Display of a Legend Entry to the Map Page Layout|Change the Text Display of a Legend Entry to the Map Page Layout]]
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| + | The Map Pane itself has many functions with are described '''[[Map Pane | here]]''' and how to print out only the content of the Map pane is described [[Print Map Pane and Data| here]]. This part of the wiki covers how to create Map layout/templates which are mainly for printing the map. |
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− | ===How to Open a Saved Map Layout===
| + | Map layout/template makes it possible to print a map with predefined elements, such as a legend, a north indicator and a scale and/or drawing elements that are helpful for an appropriate understanding of the information displayed on the map. Saved layouts may be re-used and shared between users. |
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] The map layout view button is a ''toggle''. By clicking on this toggle, the ''map layout view'' is activated or deactivated.
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− | [[File:Map Layout View.png|440px|]]
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− | When ''map layout view'' is activated, the ''map layout view toolbar'' displays.
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− | [[File:Map Layout View Toolbar.png|440px|]]
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− | When the map layout toggle is activated, all other functions in the IMSMA Navigation window are temporarily deactivated.
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− | <li>Click [[File:Activate Layout.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] .</li>
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− | <li>Locate your layout.</li>
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− | <li>Click '''Open'''.</li>
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] When reopened, saved layouts display IMSMA items and/or other data that they were created for.
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− | <li>Display themes on the map.</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Creating Layout.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] .</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Pencil.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] to activate the map layout editor.</li>
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] The map layout view toolbar contains a ''toggle layout editor''. By clicking the toggle, the map ''layout editor mode'' is activated or deactivated.
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− | [[File:Activate Layout Editor.png.jpg|440px|]]
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− | When the map layout editor is activated, the map layout editor toolbar displays.
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− | [[File:Map Layout Editor.png|440px|]]
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− | Click [[File:Map2.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] to move...
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− | ...resize
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− | [[File:Resize.png|440px|]]
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− | ...or delete map layout elements
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− | [[File:Map Layout Elements.png|440px|]]
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] The creation of a map layout can include predefined graphic elements and/or drawing elements.
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− | ===How to Create a Map Layout===
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− | <li>Display themes on the map.</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Creating Layout.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] .</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Pencil.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] to activate the map layout editor.</li>
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] The map layout view toolbar contains a ''toggle layout editor''. By clicking the toggle, the map ''layout editor mode'' is activated or deactivated.
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− | [[File:Activate Layout Editor.png.jpg|440px|]]
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− | When the map layout editor is activated, the map layout editor toolbar displays.
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− | [[File:Map Layout Editor.png|440px|]]
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− | Click [[File:Map2.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] to move...
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− | ...resize
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− | [[File:Resize.png|440px|]]
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− | ...or delete map layout elements
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− | [[File:Map Layout Elements.png|440px|]]
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] The creation of a map layout can include predefined graphic elements and/or drawing elements.
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− | ===How to Print the Map Layout===
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− | <li>Click [[File:Pencil.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] to deactivate the map layout editor toolbar.</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Print.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]].</li>
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− | <li>Select the print options and click '''Print'''.</li>
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− | </ol>
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− | [[File:Print the Map Layout.png|400px|]]
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− | |[[File:LightBulb.png|20px|<span title=""></span>]] To convert your map layout to a pdf document, select your pdf converter from the '''Name''' drop-down list.
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− | ===How to Save a Newly Created Map Layout===
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− | <li>Click [[File:Pencil.png|20px]] to deactivate the map layout editor toolbar.</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Save Map Layout.png|20px]][[File:Print.png|20px]].</li>
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px]] To convert your map to a pdf document, select your pdf converter from the Name drop-down list.
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− | ===How to Print the Map without Layout===
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− | <li>Click [[File:Pencil.png|20px]] to deactivate the map layout editor toolbar.</li>
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− | <li>Click [[File:Print.png|20px]].</li>
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− | <li>Select the print options and click '''Print'''.</li>
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− | |[[File:LightBulb.png|20px]] To convert your map layout to a pdf document, select your pdf converter from the '''Name''' drop-down list.
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− | ===How to Print Map and Data===
| + | [[Image:Map template.png|800px|center]] |
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− | <li>Choose '''File''' > '''Print''' > '''Data and Map'''.</li>
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− | <li>Select the print options and click '''Done'''.</li>
| + | {{Note | In ArcGIS 10.1 map layout/template is included in '''mxd''' file and ''mxt'' files do not exist anymore.}} |
− | <li>Click [[File:Print.png|20px]].</li>
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− | [[File:Print View.png|400px|]]
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− | </ol>
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− | | [[File:LightBulb.png|20px]] Printing the map and data produces a predefined output form with IMSMA items except tasks. The map is on the last page.
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Map layout/template makes it possible to print a map with predefined elements, such as a legend, a north indicator and a scale and/or drawing elements that are helpful for an appropriate understanding of the information displayed on the map. Saved layouts may be re-used and shared between users.