The 15-Minute Map: Creating a Basic Map in ArcMap

Description

Creating presentation-quality maps does not have to be time-consuming. The map templates included with ArcMap provide attractive default layouts for fundamental map elements such as geographic data, titles, scale bars, and company logos. Using a template is an efficient way to reduce the time spent creating a map. This focused course teaches how to use ArcMap templates to streamline map creation. Students learn how to identify map element properties and defaults, how to modify elements while maintaining proper cartographic design principles, and how to add elements to layouts to create custom ArcMap templates.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for ArcGIS users who are interested in learning quick and efficient map production techniques.

Learn How To

• Access and preview map templates.
• Modify map elements such as titles, data frames, legends, scale bars, and graticules.
• Draw a graphic on a map.
• Add text to a map.
• Save a map as a custom template.
• Prepare a map for printing.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 9.1 for Desktop, ArcGIS 9.2 for Desktop, or ArcGIS 9.3 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)

Presentation

• Make a map from a template

Students should be familiar with basic ArcMap operations and concepts. Completion of the free first module of Learning ArcGIS Desktop is recommended.