Category Archives: Starting

30 second guide

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Our Locality

Each workstation is currently configured independently, but with a similar setup: Map Maker I is the main community facility Map Maker II is being used by Sue, use the Map Maker profile. Viewing maps or selecting a view to copy … Continue reading →

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When things go wrong

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Our Locality

Map Maker and Arc GIS can play up from time to time. The usual causes are: You have tried to load a corrupt data set You are trying to view or link to a very large data set / database … Continue reading →

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Maps, Layers, Attributes and Meta Data

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Our Locality

A map is a view of one or more data layers. Data layers contain polygons, lines or points or images (commonly TIF format.) So we can make maps from data that is arranged in layers. Data with attributes (fields that … Continue reading →

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The Public Map Store

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Our Locality

Each workstation has a Public Map Store. The Public Map Store is where all the map data and core projects are kept. Do not save your projects here unless you wish to make them public or have them potentially overwritten … Continue reading →

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Print a Basic OS Map

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Our Locality

So you need a basic map to take on a site visit? If you need an Ordnance Survey Map, you can use the mapping facility to get a detailed map at the following scales 1:50,000 1:25,000 1:10,00 1:2,500 While Arc … Continue reading →

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