geographic information systems using esri arcgis 9.3 layout view

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ESRI ArcGIS 9.3Layout View

Layout ViewGuides

Clicking along the rulers it is possible to set guides in order to obtain more precise alignments.Objects will automatically snap to guides

Layout ViewGuides

To move a guide, simply drag and drop it; to remove it, drag and drop outside the ruler

Layout ViewProperties

Size and Position(This tool is available for every object)

The position af every object can be set for different anchor points with respect to the data frame

Layout ViewLayour Toolbar

Predefined Layout tool

Layout ViewLayour Toolbar

Save as a Template

Click “File”, then “Save as” and select the “ArcMap Template (*.mxt)” type

Layout ViewInsert Sub-Menu

Legend

Layout ViewInsert Sub-Menu

Legend

Editing

Items

Style

Layout ViewInsert Sub-Menu

Legend

Editing

Items

Style

Properties

General

Layout ViewInsert Sub-Menu

Data Frame

Layers can be added and edited in the new data frame

Layout ViewInsert Sub-Menu

Data Frame

To switch from a Data Frame to another just click on the one to be selected or right click on its name in the Table of Contents and select “Activate”

Layout ViewGrids

Start the new grid wizard

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

Create a new grid selecting its typology

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

Second step

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

Third step

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

Fourth step

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

The new grid has been created

Layout ViewGrids

Grid Wizard

Result

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Once created, the grid can be edited.

Right click on the data frame, select “Properties” and go to the “Grids” page

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Properties

Axes

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Properties

Labels

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Properties

Lines

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Properties

Coordinate System

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Properties

Intervals

Layout ViewGrids

Editing

Style

Layout ViewExport Map

Layout ViewExport Map

Layout ViewExport Map

Type of file

Layout ViewExport Map

General

Layout ViewExport Map

General

Layout ViewPrint Preview

Layout ViewPrint Preview

Layout ViewPrint

Layout ViewPrint

Layout ViewSave

Layout ViewSave a Copy

Useful to export to an older version