Using ArcView 9

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Using ArcMap
 
In this section you will learn what ArcMap is and how to use it.
 
Outline
What is ArcMap
 Getting Help
 
Getting Started
 Connecting to Citrix
 Why does Dane County use Citrix?
 Starting ArcMap
 
The ArcMap Interface
 Terminology
 Toolbars
 
Map Document
 Description
 Opening an existing map document
 Saving a map document
 
Adding GIS Data
 Methods
  Using DCView
  Using the Add Data button
  From ArcCatalog
  From an internet site
  From the Geography Network
 Types
  Geodatabase
  Shapefile
  Coverage
  Layer File
  TIF Image
  CAD File
  A table with x,y coordinates
 
Working with Layers
 Turning a layer on or off
 Removing a layer
 Changing the name of a layer
 Moving a layer to change its drawing order
 Grouping layers
 
Basic GIS Tools
 Standard tools
 Selecting
 Attribute tables
 Changing symbols
 Labeling
 Spatial Bookmark
 Magnifier/Overview
 
Working with Graphics
 Adding and deleting graphics
 Changing color or symbol of a graphic
 Selecting graphics
 
Creating/Printing Maps
 Layout View
 Using the Dane County Departmental Template
 Printing the Map
 Exporting Maps
 

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