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Tutorial 2: Working with Data
Zoom Level Control
This option enables the user to specify an estimation percentage of print
size on screen (100%) or various other levels (for example, 400%, 200%,
100%, 75%, 50% and 25%). The control also supports custom levels by
typing a percentage in the control and pressing the <Enter> key.
The zoom level reported here is somewhat related to the scale reported in
the status bar. The scale shown in the status bar depends on the view
selected. For example, for a
50%
zoom reported or typed in the toolbar
with a
1:500
scale data view with:
Base view Selected: Status bar shows
1:2
Data view Selected: Status bar shows
1:1000
Create Snapshot
Click this button to create a snapshot (or bookmark) of the current map
extents, based on the coordinate system and units of the current map view.
This option enables you to easily return to a favourite location on your map.
For more information on managing your snapshots, see the
Manage
Snapshots
help topic.
Auto Snap to Grid
Click this button to automatically
Snap to Grid
when working in your map.
The snapping grid origin is at the lower left corner of a map or map
template and the snapping distance can be controlled using the
Layout View
Properties
button (licensed version only).
Toggle Snapping Grid
Use this to toggle the visibility of the snapping grid. The units and snapping
grid size are controlled by the
Layout View Properties
button. (licensed
version only).
Toggle Ruler
Use this to toggle the visibility of a ruler on the left and top sides of the
view the snapping grid. The units displayed on the ruler are controlled by
the
Layout View Properties
button (licensed version only)
Layout view properties
Click this button to set the resolution, units and other properties for
snapping and rulers. The default is 5mm.
The units set here controls the units that is used for layout of maps and map
templates and also affects coordinates and measurements displayed in the
status bar for Base view operations (licensed version only).
