How do I create a MapInfo layout?

How do I create a MapInfo layout?

To access the tools needed to create a Layout Template in MapInfo Professional®:

1. Close any open windows. MapInfo will inform the user to close open windows if they are still open later.
2. Choose Tools > Layout Templates > Create New Template.
3. The About Creating Templates dialog box displays on the screen.
4. Click OK.

How do I add a legend to MapInfo layout?

Activate the Map within the Layout window by double-clicking on the map frame or right-click and select Activate. Once activated, the map frame will be outlined in blue. 2. Select MAP tab > Add to Map > Add Legend.

How to copy a layout MapInfo?

– Right-click on the name of the desired Layout and select “Clone”. This will create a new layout. From there, the new layout can be adjusted using layout>page setup and any frame or object can be repositioned if needed.

How do I print from MapInfo?

To print a map or layout from MapInfo Pro: 1. When you have your map or layout the way you want it, on the HOME tab, in the Output group, click Print to open the Print dialog box. Note: When you print a layout, the Options and Advanced buttons do not display.

How do you add a legend on Digimap?

Creating a legend

1. Open the Map menu at the top of the screen and select Create Legend.
2. All the layers in the current map window will be displayed in the Legend Frames panel on the right hand side, remove any that you do not wish to appear in the legend.

How to create a new window in MapInfo?

Create a new blank window from the Windows menu. Use the frame tool to draw a rectangle on the Layout. Use the drop down in the dialog box to specify the map window that you want to appear on the Layout. Draw a frame for other items you want to add such as a legend, other map windows, etc.

How can I print a map at a specific scale?

In Layout window, dbl-click on the map frame. Note: Changing the “zoom” level for a Map window, is not an accurate way to print maps at a specific scale. However, you can use File > Print > Options to set the print scale for maps printed from a Map window.

When to put the text in the layout window?

Rule-of-thumb: If the text should be aligned with what is on the map, the text should be in the map window. Otherwise, put the text in the Layout. Check and adjust the printer and page orientation immediately after creating a new Layout window.

How do I set the background fill for a map window?

Use Options > Region Style from the menu, or click on the Region Style tool button. You can specify “None” as the perimeter line style. Note: You can use the same commands to set the background fill to a map window to be “blue”, to represent water, for example.