Common functions

The functions available commonly for all types of [Geographic Data] are explained in the following sections.

[Color Setting]

Description: Edits the colormap for each type of geographic data.

When you select [Color Setting], the [Color Setting] dialog (Figure 136 or Figure 137) will open. Change the setting and click on [OK].

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Figure 136 The [Color Setting] dialog

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Figure 137 The [Color Setting] dialog

When you select [Custom] as [Colormap] value in the dialog shown in Figure 136, and click on [Setting] button, the dialog in Figure 138 is shown. You can specify color maps of the three types below:

  • Two Colors: Specify the colors at the minimum value and the maximum value
  • Three Colors: Specify the colors at the minimum value, maximum value, and the medium value and the color at medium value.
  • Arbitrary: Specify arbitrary number of values and the colors at those values
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Figure 138 The [Custom Color Map] dialog

[Edit Name] (N)

Description: Edits the name of [Geographic Data].

Select the geographic data in [Object Browser] that you want edit name, and perform the following:

Menu bar: [Geographic Data] (E) –> (Type of geographic data selected) –> [Edit Name] (N)

[Object Browser] changes and now you can edit the name of the selected geographic data (Figure 139). Input the new name and press Enter key.

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Figure 139 The [Object Browser] while the name of [Geographic Data] is being edited

[Delete] (D)

Description: Deletes geographic data.

Select the geographic data in [Object Browser] you want to delete, and perform the following:

Menu bar: [Geographic Data] (E) –> (Type of geographic data selected) –> [Delete] (D)

The [Delete item] dialog (Figure 140) will open. Select [Yes].

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Figure 140 The [Delete item] dialog

[Import] (I)

Description: Imports [Geographic Data].

The function of this item is the same to [Geographic Data] under [Import] menu under [File] menu. Refer to [Geographic Data] (E).

[Export] (E)

Description: Exports geographic data.

The function of this item is the same to [Geographic Data] under [Export] menu under [File] menu. Refer to [Geographic Data] (E)

[Delete Selected] (S)

Description: Deletes multiple geographic data at once.

In [Object Browser], select the geographic data group that contains the data you want to delete, and perform the following:

(Selected geograhic data) –> Right-clicking menu –> [Delete Selected] (S)

The [Delete selected geographic data] dialog (Figure 141) will open. Check on the items that you want to delete, and click on [OK] button.

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Figure 141 The [Delete Selected item] dialog

[Delete All] (A)

Description: Deletes all geographic data in the group.

Select the geographic data (including more than 2 items) in [Object Browser] you want to delete, and perform the following:

Menu bar: [Geographic Data] (E) –> [Delete All] (A)

The [Delete All item] dialog (Figure 142) will open. Select [Yes].

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Figure 142 The [Delete All item] dialog

[Export All Polygons]

Description: Exports geographic data (including more than 2 polygons).

Select the geographic data (including more than 2 items) in [Object Browser] you want to export, and perform the following:

Menu bar: [Geographic Data] (E) –> [Export All Polygons]

The [Export Polygons] dialog (Figure 143) will open. Input file name and click on [Save].

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Figure 143 The [Export Polygons] dialog