Tutorial 2: Working with Data
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MAP TOOLS BAR
Toggle Map View/Group Manager
Click this button to open the
Map View/Group Manager
tool which enables
you to display and edit the
Views
and
Groups
in a map. This tool consists of
a ‘tree’ structure that contains two main branches representing the
Base
view
and the
Data
view (note that other Views such as 3D views and multiple
Base and Date Views can also be included).
Under each view, a number of groups are listed according to their layer on
the map.
For instructions on how to use the manager, please refer to the
Online Help
.
Map View Mode
Click this button Switches between Views; Data (ground coordinate), Base
(map coordinate) and 3D views.
Map Group Mode
Click this button to select the different groups in a Map (including image
aggregates, contours, surrounds, and other graphics layers). Once selected,
you can move, cut, copy or edit the group.
Shadow Cursors
Click this button to enable desktop dynamic linking ( ). As you move the
cursor around the map, the value for that same geographic location is
highlighted or indicated in all linked databases, profiles and maps.
Note:
When you open a map the system automatically turns on a
map link and activates the Shadow Cursor.
Shadow Cursor Data Linking Tool
Click this button to create a dynamic link between one or more maps and
data (in Spreadsheet and Profile windows) to assist in locating and
comparing data, profiles and maps.
If you have plotted flight lines on your map, you can use this button to
dynamically link the map to the database and profiles.
When you move the Shadow cursor on the map, the database and profile
views will update to show the corresponding data. If the corresponding data
are in a different database line, then the spreadsheet window will
automatically display this line. When you select a value in the database or a
point on a profile, the Shadow cursor will update in the map view.
Geosoft Map Identify Tool
Click this button to display the “Geosoft Map Identify Tool” dialog.
Note:
To enable the “Geosoft Map Identify Tool” button you must have a
Geosoft map open and select in your current project and the map must
include ArcGIS LYR information.
