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How do I rotate a GIS map?
- Click the Edit tool. on the Editor toolbar.
- Click the feature or features that you want to rotate. Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking features to select additional features.
- Click the Rotate tool. on the Editor toolbar.
- Click anywhere on the map and drag the pointer to rotate the feature to the desired orientation.
How do the inset maps relate to the main map?
An inset map is a smaller map featured on the same page as the main map. Traditionally, inset maps are shown at a larger scale (smaller area) than the main map. Often, an inset map is used as a locator map that shows the area of the main map in a broader, more familiar geographical frame of reference.
Why are there inset maps on maps?
Inset maps can show the location of the main map in the context of a larger area. Show more detail of a portion of the main map. Inset maps can show more detail of a smaller area with a higher density of data. Communicate additional data variables, or filtered views, of the main map area.
What is a map within a map called?
Inset refers (somewhat obliquely) to a position within the page layout. It is typically completely within (ie set within = inset) the primary map, however it can be partially overlapping or completely outside but still on the same page/layout.
How to use inset map in data driven pages?
These steps need to be repeated for each page containing an inset map. Navigate to a page that will contain an inset map. Record the index value of the page by opening the Data Driven Pages toolbar and changing the display to Show Page. Position and size the inset map data frame on your page and set its extent.
How do you create an inset map in ArcGIS?
Give the data frame a unique name. This name will be used to identify the data frame in the export script. Click OK to close the Data Frame Properties dialog box. Continue to create your inset map by adding the necessary layers and symbolizing them as desired.
How can I add an inset map to my main map?
You can add an extent indicator to your main map to highlight the area shown in your inset map. Open the Data Frame Properties dialog box of your main map and click the Extent Indicators tab. Add the Inset Map data frame. Use the available options to set its appearance.
How to control the size of an inset map?
Custom logic can be introduced to control not only the visibility of the inset map but also its size, location, and extent. The first step is to create your map document and set up Data Driven Pages.